Le Sortudo is the small-grid, Hold & Win branch of Smokey's series. Released by Hacksaw Gaming on 4 August 2026, it sends Smokey to a Brazilian beach in flip-flops and sunglasses, on a 3×3 grid with 9 paylines. Three or more Coins or Jackpot Markers pay together, and a Rainbow or Epic Rainbow starts one of two Hold & Win rounds with 3 refilling lives. Four fixed jackpots run from 5x to 2,500x. RTP is 96.27% in the top version (also 94.29%, 92.23% and 86.28%), volatility is 3/5, and the max win is 2,500x.
This information covers how Coins and Jackpot Markers pay, the two Hold & Win rounds, the jackpot values in euros, the Buy menu and how Le Sortudo relates to Le Bandit Hold & Win.
Le Sortudo characteristics
Le Sortudo has almost nothing in common with the 6×5 "Le" games except Smokey, Coins and Clovers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
| Release | 4 August 2026 |
| Game type | Hold & Win slot |
| Grid | 3 reels × 3 rows |
| Win system | 9 fixed paylines |
| RTP | 96.27% (also 94.29% / 92.23% / 86.28%) |
| Volatility | 3/5 (Hacksaw rating) |
| Max win | 2,500x the stake |
| Stake range | €0.05 - €400 |
| Jackpots | Mini 5x, Medio 25x, Major 250x, Grand 2,500x |
| Bonus rounds | Rainbow Fortune and Rainbow Epic Drop Hold & Win |
| Bonus Buy | Two FeatureSpins options, 35x and 100x (where permitted) |
Le Sortudo vs Le Bandit Hold & Win
Le Sortudo shares its numbers with Le Bandit Hold & Win, Hacksaw's earlier Hold & Win spin-off of the original.
| Le Bandit Hold & Win | Le Sortudo | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Le Bandit theme | Brazilian beach |
| Win type | Paylines | Paylines (3×3, 9 lines) |
| RTP versions | 96.27% / 94.29% / 92.23% / 86.28% | 96.27% / 94.29% / 92.23% / 86.28% |
| Volatility | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Bonus rounds | Rainbow Fortune, Rainbow Epic Drop | Rainbow Fortune, Rainbow Epic Drop |
| Max win | 2,500x | 2,500x |
If you have played Le Bandit Hold & Win, the rules will be familiar; the beach theme is the change.
Le Sortudo summary
Le Sortudo works more like a compact cash-collect game than a feature slot. On every base game spin, three things can pay: ordinary line wins, a group of three or more Coins and Jackpot Markers anywhere on the 3×3 grid, and the two Hold & Win rounds. Coin wins are paid after regular wins, and Jackpot Markers in a winning group award one of four fixed prizes.
The Hold & Win rounds are where the larger amounts come from. Both run on refilling lives, collect Coins with a Pot of Gold, and multiply them with Clovers. The Grand jackpot at 2,500x equals the max win, so one Marker in the right place ends the chase.
Theme, design and sound
Smokey trades the Paris alley for a Brazilian beach, with flip-flops, drink cans and beer mugs on the reels. The 3×3 grid is small and easy to read on a phone, and every Coin and Marker is visible at once.
RTP, volatility and max win
Le Sortudo ships in four RTP versions: 96.27%, 94.29%, 92.23% and 86.28%. Over 1,000 spins at €1, the theoretical gap between the top and bottom versions is 1,000 × €1 × (96.27% − 86.28%) ≈ €99.90. The info screen shows which version your casino runs.
Volatility is 3/5. The max win is 2,500x, the same as the Grand jackpot. The stake range is the widest in the series, so the cash ceiling is still high:
| Stake | Max win (2,500x) |
|---|---|
| €0.05 | €125 |
| €1.00 | €2,500 |
| €10.00 | €25,000 |
| €400.00 | €1,000,000 |
How to play Le Sortudo
A spin resolves in this order.
- Set the stake from €0.05 to €400.
- Spin. Regular symbols pay on 9 fixed lines.
- Coins and Markers. Three or more Coins, Jackpot Markers or a mix pay after the line wins.
- Rainbow starts Rainbow Fortune Hold & Win; an Epic Rainbow starts Rainbow Epic Drop.
Le Sortudo symbols and what they do
Coin and jackpot values are multiples of the total stake.
| Symbol | Name | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Beach premiums | Regular | Pay on the 9 lines for three in a row. |
 | Bronze Coin | Coin | 0.2x, 0.4x, 1x or 2x. |
 | Silver Coin | Coin | 3x to 9x. |
 | Gold Coin | Coin | 10x, 20x, 30x, 40x or 50x. |
 | Jackpot Marker | Jackpot | Mini 5x, Medio 25x, Major 250x or Grand 2,500x when part of a win. |
 | Rainbow | Trigger | One Rainbow starts Rainbow Fortune Hold & Win. |
 | Epic Rainbow | Trigger | One Epic Rainbow starts Rainbow Epic Drop Hold & Win. |
 | Pot of Gold | Hold & Win | Collects Coin and other Pot values. |
 | Clover | Hold & Win | Multiplies Coin and Pot values by x2 to x20. |
Le Sortudo jackpots
The four jackpots are fixed multiples of the bet, not progressive pools. In euros:
| Jackpot | x stake | At €0.20 | At €1.00 | At €10.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 5x | €1 | €5 | €50 |
| Medio | 25x | €5 | €25 | €250 |
| Major | 250x | €50 | €250 | €2,500 |
| Grand | 2,500x | €500 | €2,500 | €25,000 |
Rainbow Fortune Hold & Win
One Rainbow in the base game starts this round with 3 lives. Only Coins, Jackpot Markers, Pots of Gold, Clovers and blanks can land. Anything that is not a blank sticks and refills the lives to 3; the round ends when the lives run out. Pots of Gold collect the Coin values, Clovers multiply Coin and Pot values by x2 to x20, and all collected values are paid as multiples of the bet.
Worked example (illustrative values). The round ends with a Bronze 2x, a Silver 6x, a Gold 20x, a Clover showing x3 and a Pot of Gold. The Clover lifts the Coins to 6x, 18x and 60x, the Pot collects 84x, and at a €0.50 stake the round pays €42 plus any Jackpot Markers.
Rainbow Epic Drop Hold & Win
One Epic Rainbow starts the stronger round. It also has 3 refilling lives, but begins with a full grid of special symbols, including at least one Coin worth 1x or more and one Pot of Gold. Because the grid starts full, the collection happens straight away rather than after a build-up.
Can you buy the bonus in Le Sortudo?
Where permitted, Le Sortudo offers two FeatureSpins options rather than direct bonus buys.
| Option | Cost | What it targets |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Fortune FeatureSpins | 35x per spin | Rainbow Fortune Hold & Win |
| Rainbow Epic Drop FeatureSpins | 100x per spin | Rainbow Epic Drop Hold & Win |
Both are charged on every spin while active. At a €1 stake, ten Epic Drop FeatureSpins cost €1,000.
Le Sortudo demo vs real money
Hacksaw's Le Sortudo page has a "Try it" button, and many casinos host the same demo.
| Demo | Real money | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Virtual credits | Your deposited funds |
| Jackpots | Pay virtual credits | Pay real money at your stake |
| RTP version | Whatever the host loads | Set by the casino |
Le Sortudo on mobile
The 3×3 grid is the most phone-friendly layout in the series, and Le Sortudo runs in iOS and Android browsers with no download.
How to approach a Le Sortudo session
The wide stake range is the main thing to plan around.
- Check the RTP version. The bottom version is 86.28%.
- Pick a stake you can repeat. €400 a spin is possible, but the 2,500x cap is the same at every stake.
- Price FeatureSpins per spin. They are not one-off buys.
Every spin is random; no staking plan changes the RTP.
Pros and cons
Le Sortudo's strengths come from its simplicity.
- Clear rules - a 3×3 grid and two Hold & Win rounds.
- Fixed jackpots - the Grand pays 2,500x.
- Wide stake range - €0.05 to €400.
The trade-offs:
- Low ceiling - 2,500x, far below the 6×5 games.
- Wide RTP spread - down to 86.28%.
- No direct buys - only per-spin FeatureSpins.
Who Le Sortudo suits
Le Sortudo suits players who like compact Hold & Win games with fixed jackpots more than long free spin rounds. If you want the 6×5 Golden Squares engine, play Le Bandit; for jackpots on a big grid, try Le King.
Le Sortudo FAQ
Quick answers on the Brazilian edition.
What is the RTP of Le Sortudo?
96.27% in the top version. Casinos can also run 94.29%, 92.23% or 86.28%.
What is the Le Sortudo max win?
2,500x the stake, the same as the Grand jackpot.
What are the Le Sortudo jackpots?
Mini 5x, Medio 25x, Major 250x and Grand 2,500x the bet.
How do you trigger Hold & Win in Le Sortudo?
One Rainbow starts Rainbow Fortune; one Epic Rainbow starts Rainbow Epic Drop.
Is Le Sortudo the same as Le Bandit Hold & Win?
They share the RTP versions, volatility, max win and the two Hold & Win rounds; the theme is different.
What is the maximum bet in Le Sortudo?
€400 per spin, from a €0.05 minimum.
Le Sortudo is the quickest game in Smokey's catalogue to learn. For the slot that started the series, read the Le Bandit slot information.