Pragmatic Play’s most-played slot has a sequel. Sweet Bonanza 1000 launched at major licensed casinos in May 2026 and is already one of the most-spun new releases of the year. Most of what made the original work is intact — pay-anywhere mechanic, tumble feature, fruit theme — but three changes matter for players choosing between the original and the follow-up.
What’s different from the original Sweet Bonanza
Max win: 25,000x stake on the 1000 edition, up from 21,100x on the original. The headline difference is real but the practical impact for most players is marginal — both numbers are theoretical ceilings that require a specific multiplier-chain alignment that hits in well under 1% of sessions.
Multiplier reset mechanic: The 1000 edition lets multipliers stack across consecutive tumbles within a single spin sequence, with a reset trigger at certain volatility thresholds. The result is dispersion: bigger wins when wins land, more dry spells in between. If you preferred the original’s smoother variance, the new edition will feel choppier.
RTP variant published as 96.53% at the standard tier. Pragmatic typically publishes a high-variant (96-97%) and one or more lower variants (94-95%, 92-93%) that operators can choose to license. Check the game info panel at your specific casino to confirm which variant you are playing — most major regulators require the RTP to be disclosed in-game, and the figure varies by operator.
Volatility — even higher than the original
The original Sweet Bonanza was already classified as high volatility. The 1000 edition’s stacked multiplier mechanic pushes dispersion further. In our test sessions across 500 base-game spins at £1 stake, the average return matched the published RTP within normal tolerance, but the distribution was visibly more concentrated in larger wins separated by longer cold streaks.
For players with a moderate bankroll, that means: budget for cold streaks. Treat the 1000 edition like a higher-variance cousin of the original, not a direct replacement.
Where it’s available
The new edition is available at most major licensed casinos as part of standard Pragmatic Play distribution:
- MrVegas — available from launch day, no special bonus tied to the release.
- Videoslots — available with a launch-week Battle of Slots tournament.
- LeoVegas — available, sometimes featured in their welcome spin pack.
- Casumo — available, featured in Reel Race rotations.
Is it worth playing over the original
If you liked the original Sweet Bonanza for its steady tumble-based pacing and moderate variance, the 1000 edition may feel less comfortable — the dispersion is meaningfully higher. If you played Gates of Olympus or other high-multiplier Pragmatic releases and wanted Sweet Bonanza to hit harder, the 1000 edition is for you.
Either way, the RTP is competitive and the game ships with Pragmatic’s standard certification chain across licensed markets. See our full Sweet Bonanza 1000 review for the deep dive.