Quick answer
Fat Santa is a Push Gaming slot (2018) with 96.45% RTP, medium–high volatility and a 6,400x max win. It uses 50 paylines with free spins, wild symbols and bonus buy. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.45%
- Volatility
- Medium–high
- Max win
- 6,400x
- Grid
- 5×5
- Pays
- 50 paylines
- Released
- 21 November 2018
- Jackpot
- None
Not published by the provider: bet range
Casinos with Push Gaming games
- Velmora150 No-Wager Free Spins Keep every winNo wageringCarries Push GamingPlay at Velmora (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. No wagering. 7 days. 150 spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. No wagering on winnings. Free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at $0.10 per spin. Offer valid 7 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Themes:
Part of the Fat series.
Free demo Members
Try Fat Santa with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Push Gaming demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Fat Santa (members only)
Wins are paid when matching symbols land on an active payline, usually left to right starting from the leftmost reel. Your total stake is spread across the lines, and each line win is the line bet multiplied by the symbol's paytable value.
Fat Santa is played on a 5×5 grid with 50 paylines.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
- Optional bonus buy. Where permitted, pay a fixed price to start the bonus directly.
The full Fat Santa guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 5 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.20 a spin (medium–high volatility)
- What 96.45% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.55 on average
- 3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, bonus buy
- Bonus-buy risk breakdown
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.25 minimum bet
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.45%, 94.15%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Fat Santa
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.45% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 6,400x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 6,400x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $6,400; on $0.20 it is $1,280. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
What 96.45% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.45%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.55
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium–high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, bonus buy
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Bonus buy
Lets you pay a fixed multiple of your stake to enter the bonus feature straight away instead of waiting for it to trigger. It raises variance considerably and is not available in every country (it is banned in the UK).
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features. Use smaller stakes relative to your budget. A simple rule: bring at least 250 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.20.
4 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Push Gaming offers this game at 96.45%, 94.15%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.45% version.
- Treat bonus buys as high-risk. Buying the feature concentrates your budget into a few large-variance rounds. Many results return less than the price paid. Read our bonus buy guide first.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.45% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $35.50 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.25 minimum bet
For medium–high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 250 spins. This is what that means for Fat Santa.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 250 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.08 | Below the $0.25 minimum bet | $0.71 |
| $50 | $0.20 | Below the $0.25 minimum bet | $1.77 |
| $100 | $0.40 | Fits | $3.55 |
| $250 | $1 | Fits | $8.87 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
RTP versions (members only)
2 RTP versions compared: 96.45%, 94.15%
Push Gaming supplies Fat Santa in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 94.15% version costs about $23 more on average than the 96.45% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.45% (best) | $3.55 | — |
| 94.15% | $5.85 | +$2.30 |
Open the game's rules or info screen at your casino to see which version it runs.
Seen a different version at a casino? How member RTP reports work
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Fat Santa?
Fat Santa is developed by Push Gaming and was released in 2018.
What is the RTP of Fat Santa?
The default RTP of Fat Santa is 96.45%. Push Gaming also supplies versions at 94.15%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Fat Santa high volatility?
Fat Santa is rated medium–high volatility. Medium-to-high volatility means longer gaps between meaningful wins, with most of the return concentrated in features.
What is the max win on Fat Santa?
The maximum win on Fat Santa is 6,400x your stake, which is $6,400 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Fat Santa for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Push Gaming demo of Fat Santa free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Fat Santa have a bonus buy?
Yes. Fat Santa includes a bonus buy option, although it is unavailable in some countries such as the UK.
Where can I play Fat Santa?
Velmora carries Push Gaming games. Check Fat Santa is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- pushgaming.com Provider
- slotcatalog.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Push Gaming, shown to identify the game.
