Hacksaw Gaming
The studio behind Hot Ross
Company History
Hacksaw Gaming started in Sliema, Malta in 2018, its founders drawn from NetEnt and Leander Games with a Swedish studio background behind them. Scratch cards were the opening act; the 2020 move into video slots is what set the direction the studio has followed since.
Hot Ross is a 2026 release that trades the studio's usual neon or comedy for urban noir — a cat prowling a rain-slick city at night. The mood is a reminder that Hacksaw treats art direction as part of the mechanic, not decoration bolted on afterwards.
Every release carries one signature feature, and here it is the Ross and Hot Ross expanding wilds with their multiplier absorption. That system is exclusive to this title. The studio holds MGA and UKGC licences with RNG certification from independent labs.
What They Do Best
Chain-Reaction Wilds
In Hot Ross, a Hot Ross can set off adjacent expansions, spreading wild coverage across the grid in a chain no other Hacksaw title runs.
Multiplier Absorption
The Ross wilds soak up multiplier values as they expand, so a strong sequence compounds into the win instead of paying flat.
Three Free Spins Tiers
Hot Ross splits its bonus into three Free Spins tiers, letting the round scale from a modest start toward the 15,000x ceiling.
Portrait-First Build
The 5×5 grid and noir UI were drawn for vertical phone play first, desktop adapted after.
Other Popular Hacksaw Gaming Games
| Game | RTP | Max Win |
|---|---|---|
| Le Bandit | 96.34% | 10,000x |
| Le Bunny | 96.14% | 20,000x |
| Dark Spiral | 96.22% | 10,000x |
Fairness & Licensing
BMM Testlabs certifies the RNG in Hot Ross. The same model runs in demo and real-money modes, so the 96.32% return and the Ross wild expansion odds are identical whichever way you play — no adjustment when money is on the line.
Why Hot Ross?
Hot Ross is built around a wild that spreads. The Ross and Hot Ross expanding-wild chain, with multiplier absorption feeding the total, is exclusive to this slot, and the three Free Spins tiers give the bonus room to grow toward its 15,000x cap. At 5/5 volatility wrapped in noir art, it is unmistakably a Hacksaw high-roller.
Try Hot Ross
Play the free demo — no registration needed. The Hot Ross RTP analysis covers the return-to-player details.
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