What is Hold and Win?
Hold and Win is a bonus mechanic found in many popular slots where the reels "freeze" during a respin feature. When special Cash symbols (or similar) land during the base game, you enter the Hold & Win bonus — the special symbols stay fixed while the remaining reels respin up to a set number of times. Land more specials and they also freeze, resetting the respin count.
How It Works Step by Step
- Trigger: Land 6+ special Cash/Coin symbols in the base game
- Enter the Hold & Win bonus with 3 respins
- Special symbols stay in place (Hold)
- Remaining positions respin (Win attempt)
- New specials landing = reset respins to 3
- Respins count down to 0 without new specials = bonus ends
- Fill all positions = Grand Jackpot
Jackpot Tiers in Hold and Win
- Mini Jackpot: Small fixed prize
- Minor Jackpot: Medium fixed prize
- Major Jackpot: Large fixed prize
- Grand Jackpot: Largest prize (fill all positions)
Best Hold and Win Slots
- Catch the Gold Hold and Win (Booongo)
- Vegas Nights Hold and Win (Spinomenal)
- Mighty Sphinx Hold and Win (AGS)
- Dragon's Fire Hold and Win (Red Tiger)
Strategy Tips
Hold and Win bonus triggers are relatively frequent but the Grand Jackpot requires filling many positions — statistically rare. The base RTP (93–96%) is respectable. These games work well for wagering clearance due to the frequent small bonus triggers.