Gates of Olympus 1000

Gates of Olympus 1000 is a Pragmatic Play slot playable for real money in rand. Identical tumbling engine to the original with the multiplier orb ceiling doubled from 500x to 1,000x. Below: the layout, what the volatility rating means for your balance, and an honest read of the RTP figure.

ProviderPragmatic Play
Layout6 reels x 5 rows
Paylines or waysScatter pays, 8 or more matching symbols
VolatilityVery high
Released2023

How Gates of Olympus 1000 plays

Identical tumbling engine to the original with the multiplier orb ceiling doubled from 500x to 1,000x.

Volatility and your bankroll

Very high.

Volatility describes the shape of the payouts rather than how much a game returns overall. A high rating means long quiet stretches broken by larger wins, and it needs a bigger balance relative to your stake to survive them. A low rating pays smaller and more often, which makes a modest balance last. Neither is more generous — see how volatility affects a session.

What the RTP figure actually tells you

Three published builds: 96.50%, 95.51% and 94.50% — the same default as the original.

Return to player is a long-run average measured over millions of spins. It says nothing about your session and nothing about the next spin. More importantly, many slots ship in several RTP configurations and the operator chooses which to run — so a figure quoted on a review site may not describe the build you are playing. Check the game's own info panel, which reflects what is actually deployed.

Worth knowing

The RTP is unchanged from the base game. The entire uplift is multiplier ceiling and variance, which is worth knowing before assuming the sequel is more generous.

Where to play it

Staked and settled in rand at a licensed South African operator. See more from Pragmatic Play, browse slots by studio, or start from the full slots catalogue.

If you are playing through a bonus, check the eligible-game list and the maximum bet allowed while wagering first — see how wagering works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RTP of Gates of Olympus 1000?

Three published builds: 96.50%, 95.51% and 94.50% — the same default as the original. RTP is a long-run average over millions of spins and tells you nothing about your session. Check the game's info panel for the build actually deployed.

Is Gates of Olympus 1000 high volatility?

Very high. Volatility describes the shape of the payouts, not the total return — higher means longer quiet spells and larger wins when they come.

How does the Gates of Olympus 1000 bonus work?

Identical tumbling engine to the original with the multiplier orb ceiling doubled from 500x to 1,000x.

What should I know before playing Gates of Olympus 1000?

The RTP is unchanged from the base game. The entire uplift is multiplier ceiling and variance, which is worth knowing before assuming the sequel is more generous.

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