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Play Starburst on GoldsBet — Expanding Wilds & Both-Way Wins

Starburst is the iconic cosmic arcade slot from NetEnt, available on GoldsBet. Featuring a crisp 5x3 gemstone grid with 10 win-both-ways paylines (left-to-right and right-to-left), expanding rainbow Starburst Wilds on reels 2, 3, and 4, and locked-reel respins for massive multiplier chains.

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Game basics

What is GoldsBet Starburst?

Starburst is universally recognized as one of the most popular online video slots in casino history. Combining hypnotic cosmic visuals, dazzling arcade sound effects, and clean, high-tempo mechanics, it provides balanced payouts and frequent winning spins.

The reels are adorned with glittering Yellow, Green, Orange, Blue, and Purple gems, alongside iconic vintage slot symbols including the Lucky Red 7 and the Golden BAR icon.

Game rules

Starburst Game Rules & Both-Way Paylines

Unlike conventional slots that only pay from left to right, Starburst pays from left-to-right AND right-to-left across all 10 paylines:

Win Both Ways Mechanic

Winning lines pay from leftmost reel to right, and from rightmost reel to left, effectively doubling hit opportunities.

5x3 Grid Setup

Five vertical reels and three horizontal rows.

Starburst Wild Expansion

Landing a rainbow Starburst Wild on reels 2, 3, or 4 causes the symbol to expand vertically, covering the entire reel.

Sticky Wild Respin

The expanded Wild locks firmly in place while all remaining reels respin for free.

Multi-Reel Wild Stacks

Landing an additional Wild during a respin expands that reel as well and triggers another free respin (up to 3 consecutive respins).

BAR & Lucky 7 Payouts

Five Golden BAR symbols across a payline award the highest base game payout of 250x.

Round flow

Step-by-Step Spin Flow

Set Coin Value & Bet Level

Choose your stake level per spin to match your gaming budget.

Spin the Cosmic Reels

Tap Spin to send the 5 gem-filled reels into motion.

Both-Way Line Evaluation

Payouts calculate automatically from left-to-right and right-to-left.

Rainbow Wild Expansion

When a Starburst Wild lands on reel 2, 3, or 4, it expands across all 3 rows.

Free Respin Execution

Reels spin again for free while the expanded wild remains locked in position.

Instant Cash Credit

Total winnings from base spins and wild respins settle into your wallet immediately.

Game terms

Essential Starburst Terms

Win Both Ways

The mathematical feature where lines pay starting from reel 1 to 5 as well as reel 5 to 1.

Expanding Wild

A special rainbow star symbol that stretches to cover an entire vertical reel.

Sticky Respin

A bonus respin during which previously expanded wild reels remain frozen in place.

BAR Symbol

The classic golden badge that delivers the highest regular base payout in the paytable.

Hit Frequency

The statistical rate at which spins produce winning line combinations (very high in Starburst).

Key rules

The Power of 3 Expanded Wild Reels

The ultimate Starburst thrill occurs when you land Wilds across all three center reels (reels 2, 3, and 4 simultaneously).

With the entire center of the grid covered in locked Wilds, every outer symbol on reels 1 and 5 connects both ways across all 10 paylines, guaranteeing massive multi-line payouts.

Common mistakes

Things to avoid in Starburst

Know the round rules before you play and do not chase a losing session.

Searching for a Separate Scatter / Free Spins Round

Starburst does not use traditional Scatter bonus rounds; its full bonus power is contained within expanding Wild respins.

Looking for Wilds on Reels 1 or 5

Starburst Wilds only appear on reels 2, 3, and 4.

Playing High Bets Without Bankroll Cushion

While low volatility ensures frequent wins, pacing your spins gives the Wild respins time to chain together.

18+ play

Know the game before using real money.

Starburst can involve real money. Set your own limit and never treat a previous result as a guarantee.

Responsible play

Starburst FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers about gameplay, rules and features.

What is the RTP of Starburst on GoldsBet?+

Starburst features an industry-standard RTP of 96.09%.

Does Starburst pay in both directions?+

Yes! Starburst pays for matching combinations from left-to-right and right-to-left.

On which reels do Starburst Wilds appear?+

Starburst Wilds only appear on the three center reels: Reel 2, Reel 3, and Reel 4.

Can I play Starburst on the GoldsBet mobile APK?+

Yes, Starburst is fully optimized for touch controls on both Android and iOS.

How many consecutive respins can I trigger?+

You can trigger up to 3 consecutive respins if new Wilds land on each center reel.