Frankie Dettori Sporting Legends

Frankie Dettori Sporting Legends is a horse racing-themed slot developed by Playtech. The game centers around Frankie Dettori, a legendary Italian jockey known for his remarkable career in horse racing. The slot's background depicts a racecourse, setting the stage for an exciting equestrian experience.

The main character, Frankie Dettori, appears on the reels in two different symbols – one showing his face and another depicting him riding a horse victoriously. Other symbols include horse racing paraphernalia such as helmets, horseshoes, and winner's ribbons, alongside standard playing card symbols.

This slot is a sequel to Playtech's earlier release, Frankie Dettori's Magic Seven, which also focused on the famous jockey's career. While Sporting Legends builds on the popularity of its predecessor, it introduces new features and a progressive jackpot system.

Core Game Mechanics

Frankie Dettori Sporting Legends operates on a 5-reel, 25-payline structure. Unlike many modern slots, players can adjust the number of active paylines, choosing to play anywhere from 1 to 25 lines. However, it's recommended to play all 25 lines to maximize winning potential.

The betting range is quite flexible, accommodating both low-stakes players and high rollers. Bets can be placed from as low as 25p up to £625 per spin. The game includes an autoplay feature for up to 99 spins and a turbo mode for faster gameplay.

To form winning combinations, players need to land three or more matching symbols on an active payline. The highest-paying regular symbol is Frankie Dettori's face, which awards 60 times the stake for five on a payline. The wild symbol, represented by a gold trophy, substitutes for all regular symbols and pays 400 times the stake for five on a payline.

Bonus Features

1. Galloping Wild Respins: This feature is triggered when a stacked wild symbol (3 symbols high) appears fully on the first reel. The wild then “gallops” one reel to the right with each respin. An increasing multiplier is applied to wins during these respins, starting at 2x and potentially reaching 7x. The feature continues until the wild moves off reel 5 or no winning combination occurs.
2. Golden Derby Free Games: Activated by landing three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. Players choose one of three horses (red, yellow, or green) before the race begins. During the free spins, horse wild symbols appear stacked on reel 5. The number of spaces each horse wild occupies determines how far that horse moves on the racetrack. When a horse crosses the finish line, the feature ends. If the player's chosen horse finishes first, second, or third, a multiplier of 3x, 2x, or 1x is applied to the total win, respectively.
3. Progressive Jackpots: The slot features three progressive jackpots – Daily, Weekly, and Sporting Legends (Mega) Jackpot. The Daily and Weekly Jackpots are guaranteed to be won within their specified timeframes, while the Mega Jackpot can be won randomly at any time. These jackpots can be triggered during any spin, adding an extra layer of excitement to every game round.

A unique aspect of Frankie Dettori Sporting Legends is its Golden Derby Free Games feature. This bonus not only offers free spins but also incorporates a horse racing mini-game, allowing players to choose their horse and potentially boost their winnings based on the race outcome. This feature effectively blends the slot gameplay with the thrill of horse racing, creating an engaging and immersive experience that stays true to the game's theme.