{"title":"Play Hot off the Press Slot at Heart Bingo","description":"Hot off the Press is a newspaper-meets-fruit-machine slot by Eyecon with wild-triggered prize picks and a Free sSins round with multipliers.","custom_path":"/en-gb/casino/games/2002107-hot-off-the-press","heading":"Play Hot off the Press Slot Game","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb","name":"Online Bingo Site"},"position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/online-casino","name":"Casino"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/category/slots","name":"[category] | [brand]"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2002107-hot-off-the-press","name":"Play Hot off the Press Slot Game"},"position":4}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Game","@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2002107-hot-off-the-press","name":"Play Hot off the Press Slot Game","description":"Hot off the Press is a newspaper-meets-fruit-machine slot by Eyecon with wild-triggered prize picks and a Free sSins round with multipliers.","image":"cms-images/08mlqgyt7joct10q47ptzj7lkbdc","genre":"Online Slot","creator":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Eyecon"},"numberOfPlayers":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":1,"maxValue":1},"url":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2002107-hot-off-the-press"},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I trigger the Prize Pick feature in Hot off the Press?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Land three or more Logo Wild symbols anywhere on the reels. You’ll receive one pick per wild."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Where can I play the Hot off the Press slot?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can play Hot off the Press at Heart Bingo."}}]}],"has_toc":true,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"About","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eAbout Hot off the Press Slot Game\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eStop the presses — there’s a new slot in town, and it’s not what the headlines promised. Hot off the Press by Eyecon might sound like a deep dive into the world of ink-stained journalism, but make no mistake — this is a classic fruit slot in disguise. There’s a newsstand somewhere in the background, sure, but what dominates the reels are old-school cherries, bananas, and BAR symbols. It's a mishmash of themes, and while it doesn’t quite break new ground in the visuals department, it does enough to warrant a closer look.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe slot is played across 5 reels and 3 rows with up to 25 paylines — players can toggle those lines on or off depending on their strategy. The minimum bet comes in at 0.01 per line, giving plenty of room for lower-budget sessions. As with most Eyecon games, the controls are easy to manage, and the gameplay sticks to a familiar rhythm that doesn’t require any onboarding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eEyecon has an extensive back catalogue, often circling back to familiar mechanics and low-stakes. If you've played titles like Frooty Licious or Fluffy Favourites, you’ll find the studio’s signature approach echoed here — simple themes, clean presentation, and a bonus round or two that add a bit of punch to the experience.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"How to Play","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Play Hot off the Press\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eHere’s how you can get started and play Hot off the Press for yourself:\u003c/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eSign in to your account at Heart Bingo.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eHead to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/slots\"\u003eonline slots\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eSearch for “Hot off the Press” and click the game when it appears.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eOnce it's loaded, click on the pile of coins to find an appropriate stake size.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eClick the Spin button to get the reels moving.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eIf you aren't already registered, click on the green 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner and fill in the required fields. You can then verify your account and make a deposit if you want to play Hot off the Press with real funds.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Symbols \u0026 Payouts","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHot off the Press Symbols \u0026amp; Payouts\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe symbols on offer here are a straight throwback to traditional fruit machines. You’ll find four low-paying fruits and five high-paying symbols in the form of BARs and sevens. A complete paytable is given below:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbol\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayout for 3, 4, and 5 of a kind\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eCherries\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e5x, 10x, 25x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eBananas\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e5x, 10x, 25x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eOranges\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e5x, 10x, 25x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eBells\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e5x, 10x, 25x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eSingle BAR\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e10x, 25x, 100x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eDouble BAR\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e15x, 50x, 150x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eTriple BAR\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e20x, 75x, 250x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eRed Seven\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e25x, 100x, 400x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003eGold Seven\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:center;\"\u003e50x, 200x, 500x\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTwo special symbols are worth mentioning. The Logo Wild substitutes for any pay symbol and is also the key to potentially triggering the Prize Pick feature when three or more land in view. Then there’s the Newspaper Scatter, which unlocks the Free Spins bonus if three or more land on the reels. Neither symbol carries a direct cash payout but both drive the slot’s main features.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Bonus Features","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHot off the Press Bonus Features\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePrize Pick\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThis feature is where the wilds show their true colours. If you land 3, 4, or 5 Logo Wilds anywhere on the reels, you’ll trigger the Prize Pick feature with a corresponding number of picks. Each pick could reveal a random cash prize, and the top possible reward from a single pick is 500x your total bet. There's no complexity to it — just click and (potentially) collect.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eFree Spins\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eLanding three or more Newspaper Scatters triggers the Free Spins feature. You'll get a number of picks, one for each triggering scatter, and each pick determines how many spins and what multiplier you'll start with. The minimum setup is always six spins with a 2x multiplier, but better combinations are possible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eFree spins can be retriggered, up to a generous cap of 15 times. During this round, all potential wins are subject to the selected multiplier, making it the potentially more lucrative of the two bonus modes — especially if you manage to hit BAR or Seven symbols during the feature.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Similar Games","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHot off the Press Similar Games\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoyed the blend of old-school fruit machine aesthetics and modern bonus features found in Hot off the Press, you might also like Eyecon's \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2005441-frootylicious\"\u003eFrootyLicious\u003c/a\u003e, which features a similar retro vibe, multipliers, and a fruit-forward paytable. Alternatively, why not give \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2005773-paper-wins\"\u003ePaper Wins\u003c/a\u003e a chance, a slot game which offers bonus features in a retro styled format. These titles are also part of the Heart Bingo slot catalogue.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}