GATES OF BETWAY HAS A LOWER RETURN TO PLAYER
Betway South Africa recently introduced their own themed clone of Gates of Olympus called Gates of Betway. The slot looks just like the original, but branded with the Betway name. What the average player doesn't realise is that Betway have launched this slot with a significantly lower payout rate than the original Gates of Olympus. Let's take a look at the stats:
GATES OF OLYMPUS VS GATES OF BETWAY
Gates of Olympus (96.5% RTP) has a house edge of 3.5%, while Gates of Betway (94.5% RTP) has a house edge of 5.5%. This difference is much more significant than it initially appears. The house edge difference means you'll lose money approximately 57% faster in the 94.5% RTP version than in the 96.5% RTP version.
BANKROLL COMPARISON
Let's say you deposit R1,000 and bet R10 per spin:
Gates of Olympus (96.5% RTP):
Gates of Betway (94.5% RTP):
MORAL OF THE STORY
Check the RTP before every session – it's listed in the game's info screen. A 2% RTP reduction might sound small, but it means you lose money 57% faster and get 36.4% fewer spins from your bankroll. Betway appears to be pioneering reduced-RTP Pragmatic Play slots in South Africa, setting a troubling precedent. Lowering the RTP on an already extreme-volatility game that can destroy bankrolls at its highest setting raises serious questions about player protection and fair gaming practices.
Betway South Africa recently introduced their own themed clone of Gates of Olympus called Gates of Betway. The slot looks just like the original, but branded with the Betway name. What the average player doesn't realise is that Betway have launched this slot with a significantly lower payout rate than the original Gates of Olympus. Let's take a look at the stats:
GATES OF OLYMPUS VS GATES OF BETWAY
Gates of Olympus (96.5% RTP) has a house edge of 3.5%, while Gates of Betway (94.5% RTP) has a house edge of 5.5%. This difference is much more significant than it initially appears. The house edge difference means you'll lose money approximately 57% faster in the 94.5% RTP version than in the 96.5% RTP version.
BANKROLL COMPARISON
Let's say you deposit R1,000 and bet R10 per spin:
Gates of Olympus (96.5% RTP):
- House Edge: 3.5%
- Expected spins before depleting funds: approximately 2,857 spins.
- Expected loss per R100 wagered: R3.50
- Your R1,000 bankroll lasts significantly longer
Gates of Betway (94.5% RTP):
- House Edge: 5.5%
- Expected spins before depleting funds: approximately 1,818 spins
- Expected loss per R100 wagered: R5.50
- Your R1,000 bankroll depletes much faster
MORAL OF THE STORY
Check the RTP before every session – it's listed in the game's info screen. A 2% RTP reduction might sound small, but it means you lose money 57% faster and get 36.4% fewer spins from your bankroll. Betway appears to be pioneering reduced-RTP Pragmatic Play slots in South Africa, setting a troubling precedent. Lowering the RTP on an already extreme-volatility game that can destroy bankrolls at its highest setting raises serious questions about player protection and fair gaming practices.
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