Pros
- “Book Of” game mechanics
- Up to 25 Free Spins with expanding symbols
- Free Spin retriggers
- Respin any reel at any time (at a cost)
- Win up to 5000x total bet
- Wild and Scatter is obe symbol
Cons
- Clone of existing game
- Horse racing theme not for everyone
Bookie of Odds Review
Developed exclusively for Microgaming by Triple Edge Studios and released in March 2019, Bookie of Odds is essentially a clone of Book of Oz, a well-received slot released by Microgaming 4 months earlier. Both games share the same game mechanics, payouts, and math model. The only difference of course is the horseracing theme, with Bookie of Odds capturing the buzz and excitement of big British horse racing events like Royal Ascot and the Grand National. As the name suggests, Bookie of Odds is based on Novomatic’s legendary Book of Ra, the game that inspired an entire genre of slots. The key feature here is the Free Spins Bonus with retriggers and a randomly selected expanding symbol, as well as the gold Book which acts as both the Scatter and the Wild symbol.
The paid Respin Feature offers players a chance to respin any reel as often as they like (at a cost of course). This mechanic introduces a sense of strategy into the game. While some players may be hoping to complete near wins, others will be attempting to trigger the Free Spins bonus faster than the game would typically allow. The highest paying symbol on the reels is the Bookie himself, paying 500x the total bet for 5 of a kind. The Gold Book wild symbol pays 200x total bet for 5 on a winning payline. It might also be worth mentioning here that a minimum of only 2 high symbols are required to form a winning combination, whereas a minimum of 3 is required for the lows and wilds.
As previously mentioned, Bookie of Odds is a high variance game with a betting range of €0.10 to €25.00, depending on the wagering limits set by the casino. The top payout is 5000x total bet, which translates to €125 000.00 playing at the max bet of €25.00. Microgaming lists the RTP (Return to Player) at 96.31% in standard mode, and 96.50% in respins mode.
