Stake Enhanced RTP Slots – exclusive design and improved odds

When it comes to online entertainment, Stake casino undoubtedly stands a cut above the rest. It has long established itself as the best crypto casino around, with flexible banking, an awesome repertoire of games (including its much-coveted crypto originals), and the long list of casino streamers who call it “home”.

And now, with its roster of enhanced RTP slots, our favorite online crypto gambling site has landed another coup, further setting itself apart from the competition with unique titles developed exclusively for Stake casino (and its players) by the leading software developers at Pragmatic Play.

What are Stake enhanced RTP slots?

Basically, as the name implies, these  games programmed by Pragmatic Play offer improved RTP values. That is, a higher return to player. Return to player, of course, being the percentage of waged funds paid back to customers.

Every casino game – whether played online or at a bricks & mortar establishment – has an RTP. For online slots, specifically, while of course the RTP varies between games, that number is usually anywhere from say 94% to 97%, with 96% generally considered the average.

Enhanced RTP games, with their higher payout rate, instead have a return to player of at least 98%, with some going as high as 98.01% and 98.02%. And this, most importantly, isn’t a coincidence. It is done by design with the higher RTP built in, so you know each time you choose one of these games, there is a slightly higher chance of hitting a win.

Available only at Stake, you can find these games listed under their own tab in the site navigation, marked under the ‘Games’ section as ‘Enhanced RTP’.

As for betting range, so you can get a sense of the budgetary demands, we’d say 20 cents to 1,000 dollars applies to almost all machines, with Bison Spirit being an exception, as it requires at least 40 cents per round wagered here.

Enhanced RTP video slots games preview

©stake.com | These 10 slot machines mark the beginning of a unique collaboration between Stake casino and Pragmatic Play – and a whole new level of play in the online gambling world. While it’s anyone’s guess what the future will hold, we’d say that the odds are good that there are more of these awesome games to come.

How are these slots different from other Pragmatic Play games?

Needless to say, when you visit Stake casino, the new Enhanced RTP slots from Pragmatic Play immediately catch the eye. They not only have their own section, listed as ‘Enhanced RTP’, but also titles reminiscent of the brand’s most prominent online slot machines. So when you see them, you might do a double-take.

For example, Gates of Olympus has evolved into Gates of Heaven here, while The Dog House Megaways game is called The Dog Mansion Megaways in the improved version. A slight twist that only the most experienced players might spot.

Beyond familiar names for the slots themselves, Pragmatic Play has also opted to build on its legacy, by maintaining many of the well-known symbols that have made each game so distinct – again, with an ever so nuanced twist.

For the most part, the studio has slightly adapted little details, to spice things up, like the main character used as the wild in The Dog House Megaways slots, who is now wearing a hat in the new version.

So, to summarize we’d say that three things are different in total, in this new slots line:

• The names of the games
• The odds of winning
• And a fun enhancement to the design

Other than that, game mechanics, ways to win, and the bonus features – including wild cards, free spins and multipliers – are carried over from the originals as well.

What do increased RTP values mean to me?

Just to reiterate – since this is the core of the matter – the big difference, of course, that Stakefans will likely notice, is the striking difference in the RTP value. The payout rate has been boosted to around 98% on enhanced slots, with some even slightly more. This is in comparison to the typical payout rate used in the original Pragmatic Play template, which averages around 96.5%.

Spelled out (i.e. doing the math), this means that an average of 1.5% more winnings are paid out to Stake players in enhanced RTP games.

An exclusive slots series based on these popular Pragmatic Play originals

As we already mentioned, enhanced RTP slots are based on well-known Pragmatic Play games in terms of their theme, as well as their functions and odds of winning. Of course, in the case of the enhanced games, with a boost to the odds in particular.

Some of the titles in the exclusive Stake slots series can be immediately associated with the prominent originals, while others may only be recognized by the most experienced players. To help you out, and point you in the right direction if you already have a preferred theme or favorite game, we’ve put together this side-by-side list, showing the enhanced RTP game and its corresponding inspiration.

As  you can see, some of the new releases at Stake differ ever so slightly from their original. So you’ll get an almost identical spinning experience. Others, however, differ more dramatically, for example the Sweet Fiesta game which elegantly combines two of the most popular Pragmatic Play originals (Sweet Bonanza + Hot Fiesta). And sometimes, symbols from several games are connected in a slightly modified form.

But overall, if you’ve ever played online slots, whichever you choose, it will all be easy to figure out. And if you’ve played any of the Pragmatic Play originals, even extra fun!

The 3 best Stake enhanced RTP slots

Since we’re all Stake fans here, and we’re guessing you’re turning to us for our opinion as much as the latest news, we’ve done our homework and gone through all of the new games for you. The truth is, of course, that they’re all great! Seriously. We love them!

But since we like to give recommendations where we can, we’ll just zero in a bit more on what we consider the best of these new slots games. Needless to say, favorites are always going to be a matter of taste. But from our experience, the top 3 that we’ve chosen pass the test on all fronts, and are well-loved pretty much universally.

Gates of Heaven

Pragmatic Play connoisseurs will immediately be able to spot the similarities between the new enhanced RTP Gates of Heaven game and the much-beloved Gates of Olympus slots that came before. That’s because, in fact, this is the Stake enhanced slot’s template. And while the action’s moved on to heaven, there is still plenty of ancient Greek lore worked in to the animation – plus a rather riveting soundtrack, we’ll just add.

A solid experience overall, you can win up to 5,000X your bet value when playing Gates of Heaven, with growing multipliers during ongoing free spins. Budget friendly, the betting range is between 20 cents and 100 EUR per round. And the chance of winning the feature can be doubled with a bonus buy. What’s really decisive in choosing this version over the original, of course, is the RTP value, which comes in, at you guessed it, no less than 98%.

For comparison: Competitors like Lucky Dreams casino offer the original Gates of Olympus game with an RTP rate of 94.5% . That is 3.5% less than the enhanced RTP that Gates of Heaven slots offers. Other than that, however, the symbols are identical except for the big Zeus. And the same goes for the free spins, scatters, tumble and bonus buy features. Depending on the operator, this can also include the purchase of free spins at the Gates of Olympus. So really, in the new version what we can say is that the main difference is the better odds – which we’d imagine is reason enough to make the switch!

The Dog Mansion Megaways

In this new spin on the original, you can already tell that things are getting bigger and better, with the upgrade from “house” to “mansion”.

True, The Dog House Megaways slot machine is already an immense hit, leaving little to be desired with its super fun graphics and overall play. But now, with each spin of The Dog Mansion Megaways slots you can win up to 12,000X your stake. And best of all, the RTP is upped from a “mere” 94.55% to no less than 98% – giving you a significant advantage in terms of potential payouts here. In fact, it’s a full 3.45% higher chance at a payout over the long-term, which is by all estimates, quite significant.

Other than that, once again, Pragmatic Play has opted for the well-known game concept, including the astounding 117,649 ways to win associated with the Megaways genre. Also found in The Dog Mansion Megaways game are free spins and the wild dog house symbol. But in the latest version, the main dog and one of his buddies have been given hats for a fresh new look, while the remainder of the symbols have stayed the same, so you’ll enjoy a strong flavor of familiarity as well.

Sugar Twist

Looking for something sweet in your slots play? Then you likely already know the original Pragmatic Play Sugar Rush online slots game. And you’ll for sure want a taste of the new enhanced RTP Sugar Twist slots too!

Candy for the eyes, and the pocket, it’s all about the sweet treats, in bold and beautiful colors, that can potentially pay out big! The backdrop of a yummy candy land ties the two versions of the game together for a familiar feel. But some of the symbols have been replaced, for a slightly different experience, including the gummy bears of Sugar Twist, which are now candy-shaped (Swedish?) fish. Also in the latest version, instead of the original’s candy rocket, there is a green-red swirled gum drop that acts as the scatter symbol, which helps launch the much-coveted free spins.

As for the real goodies – as in what you can gain – in the Sugar Twist option you’ll get a top prize of up to 5,000X your bet, the potential for explosive multipliers up to 128X, and of course, that impressive, boosted, 98% RTP (compared to 95.5% on the similarly themed Sugar Rush game).

Enhanced RTP slots – available exclusively at Stake

The real coup in the new enhanced RTP online slots line belongs to Stake casino, which has landed an exclusive deal with their developer, Pragmatic Play. And by exclusive we mean that at the moment, our beloved Stake is the only place where you can play them, putting this already leading crypto casino even further above the competition in terms of unique selling points.

This of course, isn’t the first time Stake, and the world-renowned developer have formed a special partnership, to our advantage. Rather, if you’re a true Stake fan, you may recall that in May 2022, the casino also implemented a unique live gaming lobby dedicated to the developer’s live games as well.

Now, with a complete series of online slot machines that are characterized by their increased payout percentage, however, this new venture is an absolute sensation for the industry. And we couldn’t be more excited! And impressed!

So while the main principles, themes, and graphics are largely retained, we say kudos to Pragmatic Play on the development end, coming up with a whole new concept to keep us entertained – and programmed for higher payout rates, for even more frequent cash wins. And thanks for partnering with Stake, and in a way, acknowledging that we’re the best players around too.

With an RTP of up to 98.02% Stake.com gives you a higher chance of winning

The release of this new slots series may have come as a surprise even to the most die-hard Stake fans. And with good reason. We also asked ourselves how it’s possible to increase the payout rate of the well-known Pragmatic Play slots in such a way? But so it is. 98% (plus) is not just a boast, rather it’s a fact on the ground.

And if you’re doing the calculation and thinking, well a 2 to 4 percent increase in the RTP isn’t all that generous at first glance, then join us in taking a step back and thinking. If you extrapolate this value to the number of wagers (and overall amount) that the operator takes in, when upping its payout rate even by a few percentage points, there is actually a significant difference of at least several tens of thousands of dollars more that Stake now pays out in contrast to its competition.

One explanation as to how Stake is able to absorb this cost, we’ve heard, is relatively simple. And that boils down to the fact that as one of the very few online casinos that deals predominantly in crypto currencies for banking (i.e. deposits and withdrawals) Stake is already inherently saving itself quite a bit of money on transaction fees, which it does not incur. Just another advantage of crypto gambling, and a smart operator, cleverly paying its savings forward, we’d say.

©stake.com | At Stake casino you can deposit into your account – and withdraw – using different cryptocurrencies. The above are just a few examples of the 20+ digital coins accepted.

Other casinos, to put it in perspective, of course keep things convenient with other real money payment methods, such as credit cards and bank transfers. But, while free to the customer – usually on both ends of the transaction to stay competitive with industry norms – the operator, like any “store”, has to bear the fees, usually coming in at several percent points. This, in turn, affects the payout rates, which must be reduced for the casino to be sustainable over the long term. So again, this savings on typical fees allows Stake to accommodate customers with higher payout percentages, which means more money available to win.

Obviously, as good intentioned as Stake is, it couldn’t have fulfilled this form of payback on its own. And so a much-deserved shoutout again goes to the brilliant developers at Pragmatic Play for their ingenuity and ability in fulfilling this concept. But most importantly for choosing to put their faith in Stake, so we can continue to enjoy the most-cutting edged gambling options available in cyber space, hands down.

Simple gameplay is retained every step of the way

A big plus in this new line of games is that players who have already gained experience with Pragmatic Play slots, such as Gates of Olympus, will face zero learning curve. Slots, mind you, are easy to navigate in any event, whatever the game, with maybe slight differences as you adapt to different types of payline setups and the likes.

But in this case, the mechanics of the enhanced RTP slots are identical to that of their role models. The only thing to decide really is how much you want to bet per spin. This differs slightly between the various games, but is well within reason for any budget, and can be adjusted as you like, once all the reels have stopped, before a new round begins.

Sometimes there is also the possibility to place bonus bets. This can either increase the chance of activating a feature, or allow for free spins to be used without waiting. And the Bonus Buy feature is an option that can be activated just as easily, as players are already used to it from other Pragmatic Play branded titles.

Ultimately, the one and only difference you will experience as a player is that enhanced slots promise more frequent pay outs. And even with that, there’s nothing more for you to learn or do, as all games are controlled by random number generators (RNG) and are therefore played without any special strategies required. In other words, random luck fun, just as slots should be.

Enhanced RTP slots vs. the original games

Enhanced slots FAQs

Since enhanced slots are new as a concept, it’s possible you still have some questions. While we assure you they are super simple (and fun), this short FAQ section should do the trick, so you go into your first spin fully informed and ready for a win!

Bottom line – Do enhanced RTP slots live up to the hype?

So after all that, you might be wondering if enhanced RTP slots are really that good, or even anything special at all?

And all we can say is, yes! They are excellent online slot machines, with fun and engaging graphics, wonderful themes, easy play, and higher odds than any other slots on the market. And what could be better than that?