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How hold and win work

A hold-and-win feature commonly locks value-bearing symbols while a limited counter of respins attempts to add more. A qualifying new symbol often resets the counter, but this must be confirmed in the individual rules.

The feature can use fixed credit values, stake multipliers, jackpot labels or a combination of prize types. Their eligibility and calculation are separate from the visual act of holding a symbol in place.

Follow the remaining-respins counter rather than only the accumulated total. The sequence normally ends when the counter reaches its terminal state and the game calculates all locked values.

Hold and win is one respin-based format, not a synonym for every respin feature. Other games can repeat a reel, hold ordinary symbols or continue under completely different reset conditions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about this topic

Does every new symbol reset the counter?

Not necessarily. Only qualifying symbols defined in the paytable reset or extend the feature.

Is hold and win the same as ordinary respins?

No. It is a common locked-symbol respin format, while other respins can use different rules.

Can a hold-and-win feature end with empty spaces?

Yes. Filling the entire area can award a special prize in some games, but it is not required for every feature to complete.

Do demo prizes have cash value?

No. Every displayed demo result uses virtual credits.