Quick answer
Lucky New Year is a Pragmatic Play slot (2018) with 96% RTP and medium volatility. It uses 25 paylines with free spins, wild symbols and respins. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96%
- Volatility
- Medium
- Grid
- 5×3
- Pays
- 25 paylines
- Released
- 19 January 2018
Not published by the provider: max win, bet range, jackpot
Casinos with Pragmatic Play games
- 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.
- Lunaro100% up to $300 + 100 Free Spins25x bonusCarries Pragmatic PlayPlay 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.
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Try Lucky New Year with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Pragmatic Play demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Lucky New Year (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.
Lucky New Year is played on a 5×3 grid with 25 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.
The full Lucky New Year guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.25 a spin (medium volatility)
- What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $4.00 on average
- 3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, respins
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.25 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Lucky New Year
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96% RTP costs per $100 wagered
What 96% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $4.00
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a medium volatility game.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: free spins, wild symbols, respins
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.
Respins
Selected reels or the whole grid spin again without a new stake, usually triggered by a specific symbol combination or near-miss feature.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size. Expect dry spells between features, but not extreme swings. A simple rule: bring at least 200 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.25.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $40.00 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 $0.25 minimum bet
For medium volatility we suggest a budget of at least 200 spins. This is what that means for Lucky New Year.
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 200 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.10 | Below the $0.25 minimum bet | $0.80 |
| $50 | $0.25 | Fits | $2 |
| $100 | $0.50 | Fits | $4 |
| $250 | $1.25 | Fits | $10 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 99%)
Slots with the same mechanic (paylines) and volatility (medium) as Lucky New Year, with a higher published RTP. Casinos can still run lower versions of any of them.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Lucky New Year?
Lucky New Year is developed by Pragmatic Play and was released in 2018.
What is the RTP of Lucky New Year?
The default RTP of Lucky New Year is 96%.
Is Lucky New Year high volatility?
Lucky New Year is rated medium volatility. Medium volatility balances hit rate and win size.
Can I play Lucky New Year for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Pragmatic Play demo of Lucky New Year 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 Lucky New Year have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Lucky New Year in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Lucky New Year?
Aurivo Casino, Velmora and Lunaro carry Pragmatic Play games. Check Lucky New Year 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
- 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.
