Shining Hot 40
Certified by the HGC (HGC-005153-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (17 July 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow Shining Hot 40 plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Shining Hot 40 yet, so it has no score.
Shining Hot 40 is a Pragmatic Play slot with 5 reels and 4 rows and 40 paylines. It is themed around classic fruit machines.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-005153-TM; last updated in the register on 15 November 2023.
RTP 96.36%: what it means
Shining Hot 40 has an RTP of 96.36%. If €1,000 were staked in total over a very large number of spins, about €963.60 would theoretically be paid back and €36.40 would stay with the casino. RTP is an average over millions of spins. A single session can end very differently — and in the long run the casino wins.
That is below the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 30% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. 96.36% is the default value published by Pragmatic Play; a casino may offer Shining Hot 40 in a version with a different RTP, so check the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Shining Hot 40 as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Shining Hot 40.
Max win: 2,500×
The top prize on Shining Hot 40 is 2,500× the stake, i.e. €2,500 at a €1 stake. It is a theoretical cap: most sessions end without coming anywhere near it. That is below the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 493 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for Shining Hot 40 in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Shining Hot 40?
The RTP of Shining Hot 40 is 96.36%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.64% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Shining Hot 40 certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Shining Hot 40 for online play, certificate HGC-005153-TM (last updated in the register on 15 November 2023). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Shining Hot 40?
2,500× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Shining Hot 40?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
Can I play Shining Hot 40 for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
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Shining Hot 40 compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Hot 40 | 96.36% | high | 2,500× | 5×4 |
| 777 Wheel Blitz | 96.5% | high | 5,020× | 3×3 |
| Blitz Super Wheel | 96.52% | high | 10,000× | 5×3 |
| Colossal Cash Zone | 96.5% | high | 5,000× | 5×3 |
Compared with 777 Wheel Blitz (Pragmatic Play), Shining Hot 40 has an RTP 0.14 points lower, the same volatility and half the max win. Only 777 Wheel Blitz has bonus buy.
Compared with Blitz Super Wheel (Pragmatic Play), Shining Hot 40 has an RTP 0.16 points lower, the same volatility and a max win 4 times lower. Only Blitz Super Wheel has free spins, multipliers, a jackpot and bonus buy.
Compared with Colossal Cash Zone (Pragmatic Play), Shining Hot 40 has an RTP 0.14 points lower, the same volatility and half the max win. Only Colossal Cash Zone has free spins, multipliers and a jackpot.