Low volatility, 800x cap
NetEnt rates Starburst 3.1 on its volatility index, with a hit frequency of 23% and an 800x maximum payout.
What it means: Wins land often and stay small, which suits a modest KSh budget played over many spins.
Slot review · NetEnt
Starburst slot: RTP 96.08%, features and what it costs in KSh
Starburst is NetEnt's space-gem slot on 5 reels and 10 paylines that pay from both sides. The Starburst Wild expands to fill its reel and triggers a re-spin.
Below: what a session costs in shillings at its RTP, how the bonus round works and which casinos on our Kenya list carry NetEnt slots.
Play Starburst
- RTP
- 96.08%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Reels · paylines
- 5 · 10
- Bet range
- 0.20–20
By
Amelia Nguyen
Updated 6 Oct 2026
Short answer
What does Starburst cost to play?
Starburst pays back 96.08% of stakes over the long run, a house edge of 3.92%. At KSh 20 a spin, 1,000 spins cost about KSh 784 on average, and KSh 1,000 lasts about 1,276 spins. The top prize is 800x the stake, according to NetEnt. If a casino runs another RTP version, the game's help screen shows it, so check it before you play.
- RTP
- 96.08% NetEnt
- 1,000 spins at KSh 20
- KSh 784 expected cost
- 1 hour at KSh 20
- KSh 470 600 spins
- Max win
- 800x times the stake
Starburst at a glance
| RTP | 96.08% |
|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium |
| Reels | 5 |
| Paylines | 10 |
| Minimum bet | 0.20 |
| Maximum bet | 20 |
| Layout | 5×3 |
| Lines / ways | 10 paylines |
| Max win | 800x |
| Released | Jan 2012 |
| Features | Wild Symbols |
| Free demo | Yes |
Bets are the studio's own limits in its base currency; each casino sets its own limits. Layout, max win, release date and studio volatility: NetEnt, Starburst game page. RTP and paylines: NetEnt, Starburst game page.
What Starburst costs per spin
Expected cost = bet × spins × (1 − RTP), at 96.08%.
| Bet per spin | 100 spins | 1,000 spins | 1 hour (600 spins) | vs median 96.01% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSh 10 | KSh 39 | KSh 392 | KSh 235 | −KSh 7 |
| KSh 20 | KSh 78 | KSh 784 | KSh 470 | −KSh 14 |
| KSh 50 | KSh 196 | KSh 1,960 | KSh 1,176 | −KSh 35 |
| KSh 100 | KSh 392 | KSh 3,920 | KSh 2,352 | −KSh 70 |
How to check the version
Open the game, tap the info or menu icon and read the theoretical RTP in the rules.
RTP: NetEnt, Starburst game page.
Volatility
How volatile Starburst is
Volatility and max win: NetEnt, Starburst game page.
Features
How Starburst pays
Expanding Wilds
When the Starburst Wild lands, it expands to cover the whole reel. It substitutes for all paying symbols.
Re-spins
Each Expanding Wild locks in place and triggers a re-spin, giving another chance to land wins around it.
Features: NetEnt, Starburst game page.
Compare
Starburst against other NetEnt slots
| Slot | Layout | Max win | Volatility (studio) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starburst | 5×3 · 10 paylines | 800x | – |
| Aloha | 6×5 · cluster pays | 700x | – |
| Aloha! Christmas | 6×6 · cluster pays | 1,800x | – |
| Blood Suckers | 5×3 · 25 paylines | 900x | – |
Layout, max win and volatility: NetEnt game sheets, as listed in each slot's sources on its page.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Starburst?
Starburst pays back 96.08%, the figure NetEnt lists, a house edge of 3.92%. At KSh 20 a spin that is an expected cost of about KSh 784 per 1,000 spins. If a casino runs another version, the game's help screen shows it.
Does Starburst have free spins?
No. Its only feature is the Expanding Wild, which fills a reel and awards a re-spin.
What is the maximum win in Starburst?
NetEnt lists the maximum payout as 800x the bet.
Can I play Starburst with M-Pesa?
The casino list on this page shows M-Pesa and Airtel Money from each casino's live payment list. Check the cashier before you deposit, and play only if you are 18 or older.
18+
Responsible gambling
Play slots only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
Set a budget before you spin, keep sessions short and never chase losses. Every cost on this page is an average: one session can end far above or below it.