BGaming has expanded its slot portfolio with the release of Winter Trophy Hold and Win, a winter sports-themed title inspired by competitive ice and snow events. Announced from Malta on February 2, 2026, the game places players inside a large stadium set against snowy mountain scenery, where animal athletes compete across several winter disciplines.
The slot uses animated visuals and an energetic soundtrack designed to reflect a sporting arena atmosphere, complete with cheering crowds. Players encounter a lineup of animal characters on the reels, including a snowboarding bunny, a curling penguin, an ice-skating fox, and a downhill skiing tiger. A bear coach also appears, guiding the competitors as gameplay progresses.
Despite its playful presentation, Winter Trophy Hold and Win follows a very high volatility model. The slot offers a return to player rate of 96.14% and supports a maximum win of x5,624. According to the game details, it is built around a Hold and Win mechanic that drives much of the payout potential.
Bonus Structure and Hold and Win Gameplay
The main bonus feature appears through the Medal Respin game, which triggers when six or more Medal symbols land on the reels. Once activated, the feature begins with six respins and displays only Medal symbols, each carrying values between x1 and x20 of the bet. Any additional Medals that appear during the bonus remain locked in place until the round concludes.
Filling all 15 available positions with Medals during this feature awards the Mega Jackpot, valued at x5,000. Plus Spin symbols may also appear, granting extra respins. If multiple Plus Spin symbols land at once, their effects combine into a single increased spin count.
A Collect symbol can also appear during the Medal Respin game. When it lands, it gathers the values of all Medals currently visible on the screen while leaving them in place, allowing players to continue building toward larger totals.
Free Spins, Progression, and Purchase Options
Winter Trophy Hold and Win includes a Free Spins mode triggered by landing three Scatter symbols on reels one, three, and five. This feature starts with 10 Free Spins and uses a reduced symbol set that includes high-paying icons, Wilds, Medals, and Scatters. Landing three additional Scatters during the feature awards 10 more Free Spins. If enough Medals appear, players can enter the Medal Respin game directly from Free Spins.
A spin counter tracks progress during regular play, resetting each time a bonus feature activates, including when players choose to buy a feature. The slot allows players to purchase either the Free Spins or Medal Respin features directly from the main screen, with prices adjusting automatically based on the selected bet level.
Wild symbols substitute for all regular symbols except Scatters and Medals, helping complete winning combinations across the reels.
Alex Baliukonis, Game Producer at BGaming, said, “Our team have created a colorful cast of characters that really captures the fun of the Olympics. This, combined with the slot’s engaging gameplay and Bonus games, is sure to make Winter Trophy Hold and Win a hit with players.”
With its winter sports setting, layered bonus mechanics, and high volatility profile, Winter Trophy Hold and Win arrives as BGaming’s latest addition timed around the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Source:
“Feel the Olympic Spirit in BGaming’s Winter Trophy Hold and Win”, Press Release, February 2, 2026
