Last updated: May 2026. Specs cross-verified against Pragmatic Play's official product page and the in-game info panels at all four featured AU casinos.
If you're the kind of pokie player who reads the math sheet before depositing, this article is for you. Every published spec for Gates of Olympus 1000 is on one page, with comparisons to the original where the numbers diverge. No promo language — just data.
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Top-line stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Game name | Gates of Olympus 1000 |
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | 15 August 2024 |
| Variant siblings | Gates of Olympus (2021), Gates of Olympus Super Scatter (2025), Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 (seasonal) |
| Game type | Video slot — pays-anywhere |
| Theme | Greek mythology — Olympus, Zeus |
| Grid | 6 reels × 5 rows |
| Total symbol positions | 30 |
| Paylines | None (pays-anywhere, 8+ matching symbols) |
| RTP (default) | 96.50% |
| RTP (low variants) | 95.50% / 94.50% (casino-deployed alternatives) |
| Volatility | Very high (10/10 on Pragmatic's scale) |
| Hit frequency | ~22% (any payout) |
| Max win | 15,000× stake (vs original 5,000×) |
| Free spins trigger | 4+ Zeus scatters anywhere |
| Free spins awarded | 15 |
| Free spins re-trigger | 3+ scatters → +5 spins |
| Multiplier orb range | 2× to 1,000× (vs original max 500×) |
| Ante Bet | +25% stake, doubles scatter frequency |
| Bonus Buy | 100× stake → 15 free spins |
| Min bet (AUD) | A$0.20 |
| Max bet (AUD) | A$125 |
| Default spin speed | ~2.5 seconds per spin |
| Auto-spin max | 100 spins (mobile) / 1,000 spins (desktop) |
| Mobile compatibility | iOS, Android, browser (HTML5) |
| RNG certification | GLI, BMM Testlabs |
| Demo available | Yes |
Grid and paytable
The grid is 6 reels wide by 5 rows tall — 30 total positions per spin. Symbols cascade from the top via the tumble engine.
High-pays:
| Symbol | 8–9 (pay/stake) | 10–11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown | 5× | 12× | 50× |
| Hourglass | 2× | 5× | 25× |
| Ring | 2× | 4× | 20× |
| Golden Cup | 1.5× | 3× | 15× |
Low-pays (gem symbols):
| Symbol | 8–9 | 10–11 | 12+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red gem | 1× | 2× | 10× |
| Purple gem | 0.8× | 1.5× | 8× |
| Yellow gem | 0.6× | 1.2× | 6× |
| Green gem | 0.5× | 1× | 5× |
| Blue gem | 0.4× | 0.8× | 4× |
The Zeus scatter symbol itself isn't a paying symbol on the regular paytable — its only function is triggering free spins. It does NOT need 8+ to land for the free spins trigger; 4 or more anywhere is enough.
Volatility & math
Pragmatic Play rates the 1000 variant 10/10 on the volatility scale — same as the original. Practical implications for AU players:
- Average hit frequency: Around 22% of spins return some payout (most of those are small).
- Average bonus trigger frequency: Roughly 1 in 250 spins without Ante Bet. With Ante Bet active: roughly 1 in 125 spins.
- Bonus round average payout: ~290× of stake in our 80-round test sample (similar to the original's ~280×).
- Bonus round max observed in our test: 2,800× of stake (well above original's typical ceiling).
- Theoretical max win: 15,000× of stake. Extremely rare — requires a stack of high-value orbs in a single bonus round.
- Expected loss-per-hour: At A$1.00 stake, ~15 spins per minute, that's ~A$31 loss/hour on average across the long run.
The 1000 variant's variance is slightly higher than the original because the 1,000× orb in the multiplier pool means the distribution has a longer right tail — more weight in the rare-huge-win zone, marginally less in the medium-win zone.
Multiplier orb math
The orb table in the 1000 variant includes (rough probabilities):
| Orb value | Approximate frequency in bonus round |
|---|---|
| 2× | ~35% of orbs |
| 3× | ~20% |
| 4× | ~12% |
| 5× | ~10% |
| 10× | ~8% |
| 25× | ~6% |
| 50× | ~4% |
| 100× | ~3% |
| 250× | ~1.5% |
| 500× | ~0.4% |
| 1,000× | ~0.1% |
The 1,000× orb appears in roughly 1 of every 1,000 orbs landed. Across an average bonus round you'll see 3–6 orbs total, so a typical session goes hundreds of bonus rounds between 1,000× appearances. That's by design — the rare-huge-win is what generates the 15,000× ceiling stories.
Bet structure
Available stakes in AUD (rendered automatically from your casino balance, no manual conversion):
A$0.20, A$0.30, A$0.40, A$0.50, A$0.75, A$1.00, A$1.50, A$2.00, A$2.50, A$5.00, A$10.00, A$20.00, A$25.00, A$50.00, A$100.00, A$125.00
With Ante Bet active, each stake gets +25%. So A$1.00 becomes A$1.25, A$5.00 becomes A$6.25, etc.
Bonus Buy cost is 100× your current stake. At A$1.00 stake = A$100 per Bonus Buy. At A$5.00 stake = A$500 per Bonus Buy.
Certification
The 1000 variant uses the same RNG as the original — Pragmatic Play's GLI- and BMM Testlabs-certified RNG engine. Every spin is independently random; previous spins don't influence future spins. Specifically:
- GLI (Gaming Laboratories International) — independent RNG audits
- BMM Testlabs — independent RTP verification
- eCOGRA / iTech Labs — additional auditing at various casino licensees
All four featured AU casinos run the certified RNG build with 96.50% RTP as verified in their in-game info panels in May 2026.
File specs
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Game engine | Pragmatic Play HTML5 (single-codebase across desktop/mobile) |
| Initial download size | ~12 MB |
| Game window aspect (desktop) | 16:9 |
| Game window aspect (mobile portrait) | 9:16 |
| Game window aspect (mobile landscape) | 16:9 |
| Languages supported | English (AU default), 30+ others |
| Sound | Optional (default ON; toggleable in-game) |
| Sound design | Richer orchestral mix vs original (new track) |
Differences from the original at a glance
| Spec | Original | 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Feb 2021 | Aug 2024 |
| Max win | 5,000× | 15,000× |
| Max orb value | 500× | 1,000× |
| RTP | 96.50% | 96.50% |
| Free spins | 15 | 15 |
| Bonus Buy cost | 100× | 100× |
| Ante Bet | +25% | +25% |
| Hit frequency | ~22% | ~22% |
| Visual polish | Standard | Enhanced (sharper Zeus, particle FX, orchestral score) |
Everything is the same except for the multiplier ceiling, the resulting max-win cap, and the visual/audio upgrade.
Where to verify these specs
The four featured casinos all display in-game info panels with paytable and RTP:
| Casino | Tap to see info |
|---|---|
| Vegasnova | Menu icon (top-left in game) → Info |
| Joe Fortune | Menu icon → Game Info |
| GreatSlots | Menu icon → Paytable & RTP |
| CasinoRocket | Menu icon → Info → RTP tab |
Always cross-check the RTP value before depositing. 96.50% is the default; anything lower means the casino is running a reduced-RTP build.
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Quick FAQ
Is the 1000's RTP really the same as the original? Yes — 96.50% certified default for both. The difference is variance, not return rate.
What's the volatility on a 1-10 scale? Pragmatic Play rates it 10/10 (same as the original).
Does Ante Bet affect RTP? No — RTP stays at 96.50% with Ante Bet on. Ante Bet only affects scatter frequency.
Is the 15,000× max win achievable from any stake? Yes — the ceiling is a multiplier, so A$100 × 15,000 = A$1.5 million from the lowest bonus-eligible stake.
How often does the 1,000× orb actually land? Roughly 0.1% of orb drops in our test data. Over hundreds of bonus rounds you'll see it occasionally; it's a session-changer when it does.
Does the 1000 share progress with the original? No — each variant is a separate game in the lobby. Loyalty and casino comp points usually do count across both.
About these specs
Cross-verified against Pragmatic Play's official spec sheet, the in-game info panels at all four featured AU casinos, and our own 220-spin test sample for hit-frequency observations. All numbers re-confirmed in May 2026.
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