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Gates of Olympus is a Pragmatic Play slot (2021) with 96.5% RTP, high volatility and a 5,000x max win. It uses scatter pays with free spins, multipliers and tumbling reels. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Pays
- Scatter pays
- Released
- 13 February 2021
Not published by the provider: grid, bet range, jackpot
Where to play Gates of Olympus
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusSpins on this gamePlay at Lunaro (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $10. 25x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 100 spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $10. 25x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Gates of Olympus at $0.20 per spin. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Aurivo Casino100% up to $1,000 + 200 Free Spins30x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay at Aurivo Casino (opens in new tab)
18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 30x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 200 spins on Book of Dead at $0.20. Credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
- Velmora150 No-Wager Free Spins Keep every winNo wageringCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay 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.
Game availability varies by casino and country.
Themes:
Part of the Gates of Olympus series.
Free demo Members
Try Gates of Olympus with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Pragmatic Play demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Gates of Olympus (members only)
Symbols pay anywhere on the grid: you need a minimum number of the same symbol in view (for example eight or more), regardless of position. The more matching symbols, the higher the payout tier.
Gates of Olympus pays with scatter pays.
- 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.
The full Gates of Olympus guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 4 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.17 a spin (high volatility)
- What 96.5% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.50 on average
- 3 features explained: free spins, multipliers, tumbling reels
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.20 minimum bet
- 2 RTP versions compared: 96.5%, 95.51%
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Gates of Olympus
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.5% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 5,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 5,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $5,000; on $0.20 it is $1,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Because wins don't depend on lines, every symbol in view can count towards a pay. The paytable lists how many matching symbols each tier needs.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
Because winning symbols tumble away and are replaced, one paid spin can produce a chain of wins. All of them count towards that spin's total.
What 96.5% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.5%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.50
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a high volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: free spins, multipliers, tumbling reels
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.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Tumbling reels
After a win, the winning symbols are removed and new ones fall into their place. This can create several consecutive wins from a single paid spin. Also called cascades or avalanches.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins. Long losing runs are normal. Keep stakes small (around 1% of your session budget or less) so you can ride out the swings. A simple rule: bring at least 300 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.17.
3 more tips and a session planner
- Check which RTP version you're playing. Pragmatic Play offers this game at 96.5%, 95.51%. Open the game rules at your casino and prefer sites running the 96.5% version.
- Bonus wagering: at 96.5% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $35.00 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 $0.20 minimum bet
For high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 300 spins. This is what that means for Gates of Olympus.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 300 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.07 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $0.70 |
| $50 | $0.17 | Below the $0.20 minimum bet | $1.75 |
| $100 | $0.33 | Fits | $3.50 |
| $250 | $0.83 | Fits | $8.75 |
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: 96.5%, 95.51%
Pragmatic Play supplies Gates of Olympus in 2 RTP versions and each casino chooses which one to run. Over $1,000 of bets, the 95.51% version costs about $9.90 more on average than the 96.5% version.
| Version | Average cost per $100 wagered | Extra vs best |
|---|---|---|
| 96.5% (best) | $3.50 | — |
| 95.51% | $4.49 | +$0.99 |
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 Gates of Olympus?
Gates of Olympus is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2021.
What is the RTP of Gates of Olympus?
The default RTP of Gates of Olympus is 96.5%. Pragmatic Play also supplies versions at 95.51%, so check the game's info screen at your casino.
Is Gates of Olympus high volatility?
Gates of Olympus is rated high volatility. High volatility concentrates the return in rare, large wins.
What is the max win on Gates of Olympus?
The maximum win on Gates of Olympus is 5,000x your stake, which is $5,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Gates of Olympus for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Pragmatic Play demo of Gates of Olympus 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 Gates of Olympus have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Gates of Olympus in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Gates of Olympus?
Gates of Olympus is available at Lunaro, Aurivo Casino and Velmora, which carry Pragmatic Play games. Lunaro's welcome offer includes 100 free spins on Gates of Olympus. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- pragmaticplay.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 © Pragmatic Play, shown to identify the game.
