Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win Slot: RTP, Features, and Jackpots Explained

Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win is a compact fruit-machine slot from Playson that New Zealanders sometimes come across. This page sets out the plain facts: who made it, how it plays, its RTP, and how the Hold and Win feature and jackpots work — without hype.

It is written to inform, not to promote. Nothing here recommends playing or depositing. Slots are games of chance built with a house edge, so over time they are designed to return less than is staked.

The Jackpots & How the Wheel Works

Four progressive tiers

Mini and Minor are small; Major is larger; the Mega jackpot seeds at a guaranteed $1,000,000 and grows with every spin placed worldwide until someone wins, then resets to $1M.

The Jackpot Wheel

Triggers randomly after a paid base-game spin — not tied to any symbols. You then spin a wheel that lands on one tier. The tiers are weighted so Mini is common and Mega is very rare (roughly a 5% slice).

Networked pool

The jackpots are shared across every casino running the game. The Mega is won only once every few months across that entire global network — not per player.

Free spins & wild

Three or more scatters award 15 free spins with a 3× multiplier. The lion is a wild that substitutes for symbols and doubles wins it completes.

The honest trade-off

A bigger bet raises the chance of triggering the wheel, but every spin still funds the pool and the odds of the Mega remain tiny. Higher stakes do not make a jackpot “due”.

Every outcome is random. The jackpot can land on any qualifying spin at any bet size, but for the vast majority of players it never will.

What It Is

Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win is the sequel in Playson’s Royal Coins series — a Malta-based studio known for its “Hold and Win” slots. It keeps things deliberately compact: a 3×3 grid with 5 fixed paylines and a classic fruit theme (cherries, lemons, BAR symbols, a golden bell as the top regular symbol at 30× for three).

It’s a hold-and-win game rather than a free-spins one: there are no free spins, and most of the game’s value sits in its bonus round and jackpots.

How It Plays

Set your stake (roughly $0.10 to $100 per spin) and spin; standard wins pay for matching symbols along the 5 lines. The interest is in the coin features and the four jackpots.

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RTP, Volatility and Max Win

Here’s the point to be clear about: the return to player (RTP) is 95.64%, which is below the roughly 96% slot average, leaving a house edge of about 4.36%. The original page called this “fairly typical” — it’s more accurate to say it’s a little below average. Some casinos may run variable versions, so it’s worth checking the RTP on the game’s information screen. Our guide to RTP explained covers how this works.

It’s a high-volatility game with a dry base game (the bonus lands only occasionally through normal play), so most of the potential is concentrated in the Hold and Win round. The maximum win is up to about 4,030× your stake, reached by filling the grid with coins — a rare theoretical ceiling, not a typical result.

Playing From New Zealand

You’ll find Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win at online casinos that carry Playson games and accept New Zealanders. Rather than naming specific sites, the important thing is to check the operator itself: the legal backdrop changed in 2026, when the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 created New Zealand’s first licensing system for online casinos, run by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). From 1 December 2026, only DIA-licensed operators may lawfully offer online casino games to New Zealanders. A game like this isn’t “licensed” in New Zealand — the casino offering it must be. Our overview of online casino licensing in New Zealand explains how that works, and you can browse more titles via our casino games section.

Practical Notes (Not a Strategy)

No strategy changes a slot’s odds — every spin is independent and random, and no jackpot is ever “due.” A larger stake scales what you can win and lose proportionally, but the odds and RTP stay the same, so “bet more to chase the jackpot” is not sound advice. A few honest pointers: try the demo/free-play mode first; set a time and money limit before you start, which matters given the dry base game; and remember bonus funds carry wagering requirements, so the headline offer is rarely the full picture (our casino bonuses guide explains the fine print).

Staying in Control: Responsible Play in Aotearoa

A game with a below-average RTP and a dry base game can burn through a bankroll while you wait for the bonus, which makes it easy to chase losses. Treat any slot as paid entertainment only — never as a way to make money or recover losses. Regulated operators must provide control tools such as deposit limits, reality checks and self-exclusion. Our guide to self-exclusion tools explains how they work.

Free, confidential help is available in New Zealand at any time — you do not need to be in crisis to use it.

Factual information disclaimer

This article is provided for general information only. It describes the features and publicly reported facts of the Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win slot; it does not encourage gambling, does not recommend playing this game or depositing with any operator, and is not legal, financial or professional advice.

Gambling involves financial risk and can be harmful. RTP figures are long-run averages, not a promise of returns, and the maximum win is a rare theoretical outcome. Game details, RTP and availability can vary by casino and change over time — always check the in-game information before playing.

If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free and confidential support is available: the Gambling Helpline Aotearoa on 0800 654 655 or at gamblinghelpline.co.nz, and the New Zealand regulator, the Department of Internal Affairs, at dia.govt.nz.

Book of Dead — Slot Facts at a Glance

Developer	Play’n GO
Released	January 2016 — part of the Rich Wilde series
Layout	5 reels, 3 rows, up to 10 adjustable paylines — Egyptian theme
RTP (check before playing)	96.21% in the standard version, but Play’n GO ships reduced-RTP versions to some casinos — always check the game’s info screen
Volatility	High — a streaky base game with the value in the bonus
Maximum win	Capped at 5,000× your stake (a rare outcome via the expanding symbol)
Bet range	Roughly $0.01 to $100 per spin (adjustable lines and coin values)
Bonus features	Free spins with a random expanding symbol, the Book as wild/scatter, and an optional gamble feature

Facts are for general information only and may vary by casino. RTP, limits and features can differ between sites and versions — always check the in-game rules before playing.

What is the RTP of Royal Coins 2: Hold and Win?

It’s 95.64% — a little below the roughly 96% slot average, giving a house edge of about 4.36%. Some casinos may run variable versions, so always check the RTP shown on the game’s information screen.

What is the maximum win?

Up to about 4,030× your stake, reached by filling the grid with coins during the Hold and Win bonus. It’s a rare theoretical ceiling rather than a typical result.

Are the jackpots progressive?

No. Royal Coins 2 has four fixed jackpots — Mini (25×), Minor (50×), Major (150×) and Grand (1,000× your bet). They’re tied to your stake, not a shared progressive pool that grows over time.

Does Royal Coins 2 have free spins?

No. It’s a hold-and-win game, so its bonus is a respin round where coins lock in place and each new coin resets the respins to three, rather than a free-spins round.

Where can I get help if gambling becomes a problem?

Free, confidential support is available in New Zealand through the Gambling Helpline Aotearoa on 0800 654 655. Support is available at any time, and you do not need to be in crisis to reach out.

by Sydney Jones

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