Play Starburst for free
Demo mode, no deposit, no FICA, no real money. Useful for checking the bonus round before risking a rand on it.
Where to play Starburst for real money
Starburst is listed at the SA-licensed bookmakers below. The game is the same everywhere, but the RTP version and the welcome offer can differ by operator. The default code is NEWBONUS unless an operator runs an exclusive.
| Operator | Welcome bonus | Min bet | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gaming Hub |
R50 Free + 25 Spins | R1.00 |
Play → Read review |
 Betway Spins |
R2,000 Match | R0.05 |
Play → Read review |
 Casino Slots |
R15 + 15 Spins + R5,000 | R0.10 |
Play → Read review |
 Casino Slots |
Up to R3,000 | R0.10 |
Play → Read review |
 None |
R5,000 + 250 Spins + R25 | R1.00 |
Play → Read review |
What you need to know
Starburst is a low-volatility NetEnt slot with 96.09% RTP and a 500x stake maximum win. Minimum bets vary by operator, so check the game's info screen. It was released in 2012 and is listed at the operators below.
Quick verdict, pros and cons
What works
- RTP of 96.09% sits in the standard SA band. Nothing to write home about, nothing to apologise for.
- Low volatility, frequent small hits. The right profile for a long demo session or a budget that has to last past Tuesday.
- Minimum bet of R0.20 makes a small budget last.
- Live in the lobby at 5 of the operators we cover, so welcome-bonus shopping is genuinely on the table.
What does not
- Low volatility caps the ceiling. Long sessions, small wins, no headline result.
- Not on the Jackpot Race list, so the only prizes are the ones in the paytable.
How Starburst plays
Starburst runs as a standard NetEnt reel set with the usual SA slot trimmings: expanding wilds on reels 2, 3, 4, win both ways (left-to-right and right-to-left), re-spins triggered by wilds, 10 fixed paylines. Stakes start at R0.20 a spin. You set the stake with the plus and minus buttons, and the paytable inside the game shows the current values for your stake.
Features
- Expanding wilds on reels 2, 3, 4
- Win both ways (left-to-right and right-to-left)
- Re-spins triggered by wilds
- 10 fixed paylines
RTP, volatility and the maths
The published RTP is 96.09%, the long-run average return over a theoretical infinity of spins. You will not be playing infinite spins. In practice a punter playing a R200 deposit at R0.20 a spin should expect frequent small hits in the 1x to 5x range. Max win is 500x stake, a once-in-a-lifetime statistical event, so screenshot it if it lands. NetEnt can supply more than one RTP version of a game, and the operator chooses which one it runs. The figure above is the published default. The info screen inside the game, at your operator, shows the version you are actually playing.
Playing Starburst on mobile
Starburst is an HTML5 game, so it runs in the mobile browser at every operator in the table without a separate app. Most SA operators also offer a data-saving or lite version of their site that trims the lobby, not the game. The reels and the paytable are the same on a phone as on a desktop.
Not Jackpot Race eligible
This slot is not on the Habanero Jackpot Race list. The race runs on Habanero titles only, and only at Hollywoodbets. If chasing the race is your reason for playing, switch to Hot Hot Fruit or Mystic Fortune Deluxe.
Where our Starburst figures come from
The RTP, volatility, reel layout and maximum win for Starburst come from game-database listings of NetEnt's published specs. We have not yet checked this title against NetEnt's own game sheet, so treat the figures as provisional and confirm them in the game's info screen. We do not claim to have verified an RTP by playing it. That takes millions of spins, and anyone telling you their short session confirmed one is guessing. The demo at the top of this page is the provider's own game, served through SlotsLaunch, so you can check the bonus round and the paytable yourself.
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Starburst FAQ
The published RTP is 96.09%. It is a long-run theoretical return to player, not a forecast for your next session.
Yes. Use the demo embed at the top of this page. It runs in your browser, no FICA, no deposit, no real money. When you want to play for cash, sign up at one of the operators in the availability table.
No. Starburst is not on the Habanero Jackpot Race list. The race runs on Habanero titles at Hollywoodbets only, and Starburst is not currently included.
R0.20 a spin at the operators listed in the table, which is the standard SA floor for slots offered as fixed-odds contingencies.
10Bet, Betway, YesPlay, SuperSport Bet, Lucky Fish. All of them are SA-licensed under the bookmaker frame. NetEnt can let each operator select the RTP version it runs, so check the game's info screen at your operator.