There’s a slightly futuristic look to the design of Bookie of Odds. The plain green reels include A to 10 royal values plus higher value horse and jockeys and a bookie. The book serves a dual purpose - it’s a wild that substitutes for all other symbols and also a scatter which can trigger the feature.
After each spin, you’ll be offered the chance to respin a reel via the Respins feature This will cost you - the precise amount is displayed on the reel and depends on the potential new combinations it could create. You can respin the same reel multiple times if you wish.
The other extra on offer in Bookie of Odds is the Free Spins feature. This is triggered by landing 3, 4 or 5 scatters on the same spin - you can then look forward to 10, 12 or 25 free spins. Before the feature begins, 1 symbol is picked at random. This special symbol will then expand and fill the whole of the reel whenever it hits during the free spins round. Infinite retriggers are possible here too if you manage to land 3 or more scatters on the same free spin.
Bookie of Odds is a simple slot game, both in the way it looks and in the range of extras it offers. The highlight is undoubtedly the Free Spins feature. Land a higher value symbol as the expander and you could be toasting a champagne finish.
This is a very volatile game though. At times, your bankroll will lag at the back of the field. Get lucky with those free spins though and Bookie of Odds can deliver a grandstand performance. Maximum payouts here are 5,000 you stake per spin/free spin.
We’re still waiting for the great horse racing slot game. Bookie of Odds isn’t it. It’s playable enough though, especially if you enjoy straightforward, high variance play. By the way, it’s identical to Book of Oz (from Microgaming) – if you like horse racing, AP McCoy: Sporting Legends from Playtech is a decent game to play.