Pragmatic Play Adds Pelican Payday to Its Growing POP Slot Range
Pragmatic Play has expanded its POP series with a brand-new original title, Pelican Payday — a cheerful, seaside-themed slot that leans firmly into the casual end of the market. According to a review by Bigwinboard, the game ditches the established franchise branding seen in Gates of Olympus POP in favour of an original character: a coin-catching pelican with a fondness for banknotes over fish.
For UK players familiar with Pragmatic Play’s output, Pelican Payday will feel like well-trodden ground. The POP range is explicitly aimed at more casual players, prioritising accessible rules over complexity, and this release is no different.
How the Game Works
Pelican Payday uses a compact 3-reel grid, with five symbols per reel and 10 paylines evaluated left to right. Stake options run from £0.10 to £250 per spin, and there are no side bets or optional extras to navigate.
The maths model is low volatility, and the RTP tops out at 96.59% on its maximum setting — a figure that sits comfortably within standard industry range and should be of interest to value-conscious UK players.
The slot’s core mechanic revolves around Money symbols, which land anywhere on the reels and carry values between 0.5x and 10x the bet. They can also display fixed prizes: Mini (20x), Minor (50x), Major (100x), or Grand (1,000x). In the base game, the Pelican Collect symbol only appears on the rightmost reel, meaning collection opportunities are somewhat limited until the bonus round triggers.
Free Spins Bonus Round
Three lighthouse scatter symbols anywhere on the reels award 8 free spins. During this phase, the Collect symbol can land on any reel, and Money symbol values accumulate in a pot that carries over until the end of the round. Each Collect symbol that appears during free spins pays out the current pot total. Landing three scatters again adds a further 8 spins.
The maximum win is capped at 5,000x the stake — though Bigwinboard notes that reaching that figure requires some imagination given the game’s low-volatility nature.
What This Means for UK Players
Pelican Payday is unlikely to appeal to high-variance hunters, but for players who enjoy low-risk, straightforward sessions, it offers a polished, if uncomplicated, option within Pragmatic Play’s expanding catalogue. Keep an eye on casino news for further slot launches, and visit our guides section if you’re looking to better understand volatility and RTP before you play.
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