Smokey the Raccoon Heads to Brazil: Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Sortudo Launches in Brazil
Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Sortudo has launched in Brazil. It is the Brazil version of Smokey the raccoon, with two rainbow Hold & Win features and 4 jackpot tiers (max 2,500x). RTP 96.27%, medium volatility.
Key takeaways
- Hacksaw Gaming launched Le Sortudo in the Brazilian market on August 28.
- This is Smokey the raccoon’s Brazil edition, with two Hold & Win features opened by rainbow symbols.
- There are four jackpot marker tiers, and the top tier, Grand, is 2,500x.
- RTP is 96.27%, volatility is medium, and hit frequency is 35.67%.
He was a thief in Le Bandit and an Egyptian king in Le Pharaoh. Hacksaw Gaming’s Smokey the raccoon changes outfits with every game. This time it’s slippers and sunglasses. This is Le Sortudo, which officially entered the Brazilian market on August 28.
The game itself came out first, on August 4. Hacksaw introduced it as a game made for Brazil. In Portuguese, “sortudo” means “lucky person.”
Smokey’s world goes to Brazil
Smokey is the most recognizable character at Hacksaw Gaming. The same raccoon has appeared across eras and places in Le Bandit, Le Pharaoh, Le Viking, and Le King. Le Sortudo adds Brazil to that list.
The setting is a colorful alley in a seaside town. The Christ the Redeemer statue appears on the hill, and beside the board stands Smokey in a green hat and Brazilian flag sunglasses. The premise is that he has come out into the sun in search of coins and jackpots.
The rainbow symbol is also familiar to fans of the Smokey series. The scene in Le Bandit where the rainbow woke up the golden squares on the board has become something of a trademark for the series. Le Sortudo reuses that rainbow as the key to Hold & Win.
Two Hold & Win features
The core feature is Hold & Win. There are two of them, not one: Rainbow Fortune Hold & Win and Rainbow Epic Drop Hold & Win. The rainbow symbol opens the first, and the epic rainbow symbol opens the second.
In Hold & Win, coin symbols that land on the board are locked in place while respins continue. When a new symbol lands, the respin count resets, and when no more land, the values collected on the board are paid out. Le Sortudo splits this process into two paths, sending you to a different bonus depending on which rainbow lands.
Hacksaw has not detailed the difference between the two bonuses. You can see it yourself by triggering each rainbow in the demo.
Four jackpot marker tiers
Four jackpot markers sit on the left side of the board. The tiers shown on the game screen are as follows.
| Step | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Grand | 2,500x |
| Major | 250x |
| Medium | 25x |
| Mini | 5x |
These jackpots are not progressive ones that accumulate. They are fixed multipliers proportional to your bet, so even a small bet can go for the same 2,500x. The tiers are always displayed on the left of the screen, so during Hold & Win you can see right away which tier you are getting close to.
Frequent wins, a lower cap
The Grand at 2,500x matches this game’s max win. Compared with other Smokey games, the cap is on the lower side. In return, the hit frequency is 35.67%, so something lands roughly once every three spins. RTP is 96.27% and volatility is medium.
Medium volatility with a hit frequency in the 35% range is a number aimed at players who like long sessions. It has a different feel from Hacksaw’s high-volatility games that chase one big hit. It reads as a design that lowers the entry barrier for Brazilian players new to Smokey games.
Brazil is a key market for Hacksaw
Marcus Cordes, Hacksaw Gaming’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “Brazil is a very important market for us,” adding that “making a game for Brazil was a natural next step.” Since opening as a regulated market in 2025, Brazil has become one of the leading online gaming markets in Latin America.
Provider games aimed at Brazil are on the rise, with games built around local football, festivals, and beaches appearing one after another. Instead of creating a new character, Hacksaw sent its best-known character to Brazil. Cordes put it this way: “everything you expect from Smokey, with a taste of Brazil added.”
Over the past year, Hacksaw has signed deals with major Brazilian operators one after another. It says its games are now live with operators that account for a large share of the Brazilian market. On August 20 there was also news of the permanent appointment of its Group CEO. Le Sortudo has a bet range of 0.05 to 400, and you can try it right away with the free demo.
Sources: Hacksaw Gaming official news · Hacksaw Gaming game page