How slots pay and what the terms mean
A slot is a game of chance. Each spin produces a random result, and the paytable shows which symbol combinations pay and by how much. Before you play any title, read how it pays, what its features do and what its maximum win is. Those details tell you more about a game than its theme does.
Return to player, or RTP, is the percentage a game is designed to return over a very large number of spins. It is a long-run figure. It does not predict what will happen in one session, and it does not change how a single spin ends.
Volatility describes how a game pays out. A low-volatility game usually pays smaller wins more often, while a high-volatility game pays less often but can pay larger amounts. Neither type is better in general. The right choice depends on how you want the game to play.
The maximum win is the most a single game can pay for one round, set by that game's rules. Check it on the game page. It shows the ceiling on the game's payouts, not what you can expect from a session.
To see these differences in practice, compare three of the featured titles: Mega Moolah, Thunderstruck II and Immortal Romance. Each game page explains that title's features and how it pays, so you can see how the paytable, volatility and maximum win differ from one game to the next.
Game pages, free spins and mobile access compared
Each game page covers one title, so choosing between games comes down to theme, features and volatility. Two games can look alike and still pay very differently. Read the features and maximum win of each game before you decide.
The welcome offer, 100 chances to win $1 Million for $5, needs wagering of 30x and a minimum deposit of C$5. The eligible game listed is Mega Money Wheel (progressive jackpot game), so check how that game pays before you claim. T&Cs apply, and the welcome offer terms set out the rest.
You can also play on a mobile site, and Captain Cooks Casino has an iPhone app. The mobile version page covers playing in your browser, and the iPhone app page covers the app.
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Where to start and what to check
If you already know the game you want, open its page first. Read its features, how it pays, its RTP and its maximum win before you play. This is more useful than choosing a game by its theme or artwork.
If you are choosing between games, decide which kind of play suits you. A high-volatility game may suit someone who does not mind long stretches between wins. A low-volatility game may suit someone who prefers smaller, more frequent wins. Neither choice changes the random result of a spin.
If you want to use an offer, read its conditions first. Check the wagering, the minimum deposit, any time limit and the eligible games. Then start with the page that covers it, such as free spins or the welcome bonus.
If you play on a phone, check that the game you want opens on the mobile site before you deposit.
Practical tips before you spin
Check the money terms first. The minimum deposit is C$5 and the minimum withdrawal is C$50. Withdrawals take 48-hour pending period, then usually 2–5 days depending on method, so plan for that timing rather than expecting the money at once.
Before you use any offer, read its wagering, its time limit and its eligible games. The offer page shows these terms, and the answer to what you can play with the offer is in them.
Use the game page as your reference during play. It shows the features that change how a round is played out, so you know what to expect before you start.
If a game or payment question comes up, Captain Cooks Casino offers live chat and email support. Use the safer gambling page for the tools available if you want to limit your play.