Willie Nelson is a mechanical three-reel, nine-line slot series developed by Everi Holdings on the Player Classic traditional mechanical stepper cabinet. Released in 2018, the series includes the titles 'Shotgun Willie' and 'Whiskey River', featuring a five-level progressive jackpot, multiplying wilds, and audio of Willie Nelson's biggest hit songs.
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Cabinet: Player Classic traditional mechanical stepper
RTP: 85.41% - 93.45% (derived from theoretical hold of 6.55% - 14.59%)
Mechanic: standard
Known quirks
According to URComped, the Willie Nelson slot machine features an image of Nelson smoking a suspicious-looking cigarette, and suspicions are confirmed by the game's maximum wager of 4.20, a not-so-secret reference to marijuana.
The Willie Nelson slot machine is a real, currently-tracked casino-floor machine with exactly 21 tags from URComped members, including recent sightings at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino and Spokane Tribe Casino.
The simple, traditional game features are backed by audio of Willie Nelson's biggest hit songs.
Recognition clues
Three-reel, nine-line mechanical stepper format on the Player Classic cabinet.
Willie Nelson branding, specifically titled 'Shotgun Willie' or 'Whiskey River'.
Look for a five-level progressive jackpot display.
Photo checklist
Full front view of the cabinet including the game title
Close-up of the reels showing multipliers or Whiskey River wild symbols
Clear shot of the five-level progressive jackpot meters