Hacksaw Gaming’s latest slot, Deal With Death, flips the usual fruit-and-freespins formula by fusing reel-spinning with poker-style evaluations. It’s a gritty card game showdown with a skeletal dealer and gameplay that pivots between traditional slot rules and five-card hand rankings. If you’re bored of basic spins, this one might actually deal you in.
Poker Mechanics Meet Classic Spins
Rather than telling a story, Deal With Death sets up a casino face-off: 5 reels, 4 rows, and 14 paylines, but the twist comes with the Joker symbol. Once that hits the reels, the game shifts gears into Poker Mode. The grid becomes four rows of five-card hands, and each is scored using familiar poker rankings—straight, flush, full house, etc.
The math-savvy will appreciate the medium-high volatility and the game’s generous top payout of 20,000x your bet. RTP options include a default of 96.25%, with lower variants for certain jurisdictions.
Game Breakdown
| Feature | Details |
| Reels x Rows | 5 x 4 |
| Paylines | 14 |
| Bet Range | $0.10 – $50 |
| RTP Options | 96.25% (default), 94.30%, 92.25%, 86.22% |
| Volatility | Medium-High |
| Max Win | 20,000x bet |
| Modes | Classic Mode & Poker Mode |
| Bonus Rounds | 3 tiers + feature buy options |
| Platforms | Desktop, Mobile, Tablet |
| Demo Mode | Available |
Joker-Driven Gameplay Shakes Up the Grid
In Classic Mode, symbols pay like any standard slot—three to five matches on a line. All symbols are card-themed, with higher-paying ones netting up to 20x your stake for five-of-a-kind.
When a Joker symbol lands, Poker Mode kicks in. Each row turns into a poker hand, and the game evaluates and pays out based on standard poker rankings. Hand payouts range from 5x (for two pair) to 2,000x (for a royal flush).
The Joker symbol morphs into several types, each adding layers of strategy:
- Regular Joker – becomes the best possible card for its hand.
- Hand Multiplier Joker – adds a 2x–10x multiplier to its row.
- Global Multiplier Joker – applies its multiplier to all winning hands.
- Triple Trouble Joker – reshuffles all cards to deal three new hands after wins.
Bonus Rounds: Free Spins with a Poker Kick
Hacksaw stacks this release with three escalating bonus rounds:
- Deal With It – 3 FS symbols trigger 10 free spins with boosted Joker odds.
- Dealbreaker – 4 FS symbols grant 10 free spins, plus a paytable that levels up with each win.
- Fool’s Gold – Land 5 FS symbols to unlock 10 spins where every spin guarantees a Joker.
Players short on patience can jump straight into the action via the bonus buy menu, which includes spins with better odds or full access to the advanced bonuses.
Hacksaw’s Busy January
The launch of Deal With Death comes hot on the heels of another big move: Hacksaw’s entry into Pennsylvania’s iGaming market through an expanded deal with bet365. Top titles like Wanted Dead or a Wild, Stormforged, and Le Bandit are now live in the state via Light & Wonder’s platform. For Hacksaw, it’s a sharp push into one of the most active regulated markets in the U.S., where bet365 already holds a strong player base.
Final Deal
Deal With Death isn’t just another flashy reskin. Its unique poker mechanic offers a fresh twist for players tired of typical slots, and the layered Joker variants give it depth without overcomplicating things. Whether you’re chasing full houses or free spins, this slot brings something new to the table—and it might just be your next lucky hand.
