Scudamore’s Super Stakes Review
Scudamore’s Super Stakes is a horse-racing slot from NetEnt, released on 7 March 2019. It runs on a 5x3 layout and uses 20 fixed paylines in the base game, then expands to 5x4 with 32 paylines in the main bonus. For me, the whole point of it is the race feature. It feels a bit different from the usual stuff, proper niche, but in a good way if you fancy racing.
Features in the base game include random wilds and the Bet Slip side feature, while the headline round is Peter's Classic Cup. RTP is 96.99% and volatility is high, so fair enough, I would not treat this as a low-stress grinder. It can be fun for a relaxed session if you like the theme, but the base game can drag a bit while you wait for the race.
Scudamore’s Super Stakes Symbols and Paytable
Base game symbols include various jockeys and horses, plus the usual royals, J, Q, K and A. You also get a Peter Scudamore wild, a Trophy scatter, and the Bet Slip symbol. Wins land from left to right on active lines, so it all stays quite simple outside the bonus, which I actually do not mind here.
Symbol Payouts
| 5 | x25 |
| 4 | x7.5 |
| 3 | x2.5 |
| 5 | x20 |
| 4 | x6 |
| 3 | x2 |
| 5 | x15 |
| 4 | x4.5 |
| 3 | x1.5 |
| 5 | x10 |
| 4 | x3 |
| 3 | x1 |
| 5 | x6 |
| 4 | x1.5 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
| 5 | x4 |
| 4 | x1 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
| 5 | x3 |
| 4 | x1 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
| 5 | x2 |
| 4 | x1 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
Scudamore’s Super Stakes bonus features
Firstly, random wilds can trigger on any spin and add between 2 and 5 wild positions. That is decent, and it helps break up the quieter spells. Then there is the Bet Slip feature, where you choose a symbol and pick how many spins you want to buy, such as 10, 20, 40, or 80. If your chosen symbol lands often enough in that window, you get a multiplier payout, with some reviews putting the top return at over 1,200x.
Main event is Peter's Classic Cup, triggered by 3 Trophy scatters on reels 1, 3 and 5. The game shifts to a 5x4 setup with 32 paylines, then you pick 1 of 4 horses. Each horse has its own prize and chance of winning. Divine Fortune is the big one at 5,000x, then Berry Max at 500x, Gonzo's Quest at 100x, and Tin Foil Hat at 50x.
During the race, wins with the matching coloured symbol and jockey move that horse one space forward. First horse to advance 4 times wins the race, and if it is your pick, you get the set prize on top of the normal line wins. That part is proper fun, mate. It is easily the reason to play this slot.
Bonus Buy Options
Scudamore’s Super Stakes RTP, variance & technical data
96.99% RTP is not bad at all, and it sits above what many players expect. Volatility is high, though, so bankroll swings are part of the deal. Depending on the source, the top win is listed at 5,000x or 5,200x, with the highest race prize tied to the least likely horse. Bets run from 0.10 to 100, and one source lists a 25% hit frequency.
Mobile play is supported on phone and tablet, which suits this sort of slot quite well. I would say it works best in short sessions rather than a long grind, because so much of the fun hangs on reaching the race. If you never trigger it, the rest can feel a bit flat.
