TL;DR
Released 22 January 2026, Deal with Death is Hacksaw Gaming's poker-slot hybrid: 5×4 grid, 27 betways, 96.25% default RTP, medium-high volatility, 20,000× max win. The Joker symbol shifts gameplay into a card-based evaluation where pairs, two-pair, three-of-a-kind, straights, flushes and full houses pay. Live at PariPulse India for ₹15+ per spin.
Quick facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
| Released | 22 January 2026 |
| RTP (default) | 96.25% |
| Volatility | Medium-high |
| Max win | 20,000× bet |
| Grid | 5 reels × 4 rows, 27 betways |
| Bonus mechanic | Joker → poker mode |
| Min stake (₹) | ₹15 |
| Available at PariPulse India | Yes, see casino |
Slot reels meet poker hands
Most spins are standard 27-betways evaluation. The twist arrives when a Joker symbol lands. Instead of resolving the win as a slot, Deal with Death freezes the visible symbols, treats them as a five-card poker hand, and pays out by hand strength: pair, two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush. Hacksaw scaled the paytable so a full house in poker mode pays around 50× and a straight flush pays multi-thousand multiples. The mechanic doubles the pay logic without doubling the volatility, base RTP is held by tuning down the standard slot pays.
Free spins and the path to 20,000x
Three Bonus scatters trigger free spins; a feature buy is also available at 100× cost (jurisdiction-dependent, India eligible). During free spins every Joker stays sticky, building toward stacked poker mode evaluations. The 20,000× cap is hit when multiple Jokers fire on the same screen during free spins, allowing simultaneous high-rank hand reads. Realistically the bonus averages 100–300×; the cap is a long-tail.
How it compares to Wanted Dead or a Wild and hand of Anubis
Hacksaw's Wanted Dead or a Wild (2022) is 96.38%, 12,500× cap, three-feature trigger. Hand of Anubis (2022) is 96.30%, 8,000× cap, cluster-pay. Deal with Death is the highest-cap of the three at 20,000× and the only one with a card-evaluation overlay. If you already enjoy Hacksaw's volatility but want a fresh mechanic, Deal with Death is the obvious step. All three are in our casino lobby.
Depositing and playing from India
Standard PariPulse India rails, UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, IMPS, Visa/Mastercard, Bitcoin, USDT. UPI deposits credit instantly with a ₹100 minimum, and Deal with Death spins from ₹15. See the full breakdown on the payments hub. Demo mode loads without registration so you can preview the Joker-to-poker shift before staking.
Disclosure & responsible play
PariPulse Affiliate earns commission on referrals; this does not affect editorial coverage. Deal with Death is reviewed independently against Hacksaw Gaming's RTP and certification disclosures. The poker overlay can feel strategic but every outcome is RNG, no pattern from past Joker hits predicts the next. Set deposit limits, contact iCall (+91-9152987821) or BeGambleAware.org if needed, and use the responsible gambling guide page. 18+ only.