Gates of Hades
Certified by the HGC (HGC-030203-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (11 June 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
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How it playsHow Gates of Hades plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Gates of Hades yet, so it has no score.
Gates of Hades is a Pragmatic Play slot with 6 reels and 6 rows, paying for clusters instead of lines. It was released in May 2025. It is themed around ancient Greece.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-030203-TM (the register lists 2 certificates for this game); last updated in the register on 20 May 2025.
Gates of Hades combines free spins, cascades, cluster pays and bonus buy. 18 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.52%: what it means
Gates of Hades has an RTP of 96.52%. If €1,000 were staked in total over a very large number of spins, about €965.20 would theoretically be paid back and €34.80 would stay with the casino. It is not a forecast for one session: over a few spins everything is chance, and over time the edge stays with the casino.
That is above the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 76% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. Note: 96.52% is the standard version of Gates of Hades. If a casino runs another version, its RTP is shown in the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of Gates of Hades as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with Gates of Hades.
Max win: 10,000×
The top prize on Gates of Hades is 10,000× the stake, i.e. €10,000 at a €1 stake. It is a ceiling reached extremely rarely — not a win anyone should expect. That is above the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 104 are higher.
Bet range
We do not have an official bet range for Gates of Hades yet. Before playing, check the minimum and maximum stake in the game’s info screen.
Bonus features
Free spins
Usually triggered by scatter symbols, they give you spins you are not charged for; their wins are credited to your balance as normal. In Gates of Hades it comes together with cascades, cluster pays and bonus buy. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Cascades
After a win the winning symbols are removed and new ones drop into place, so one paid spin can produce several wins in a row. In Gates of Hades it comes together with free spins, cluster pays and bonus buy. Found in 169 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 148 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Cluster pays
Groups of matching symbols that touch each other win, instead of symbols on paylines. In Gates of Hades it comes together with free spins, cascades and bonus buy. Found in 66 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 53 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
Lets you buy the bonus round directly, at a cost of many times your stake — often tens or hundreds of times. It raises the amount you play very quickly; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In Gates of Hades it comes together with free spins, cascades and cluster pays. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Gates of Hades?
The RTP of Gates of Hades is 96.52%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.48% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Gates of Hades certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Gates of Hades for online play, certificate HGC-030203-TM (last updated in the register on 20 May 2025). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Gates of Hades?
10,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Gates of Hades?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does Gates of Hades have?
According to the provider: free spins, cascades, cluster pays and bonus buy.
Can I play Gates of Hades for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
Gates of Hades compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Hades | 96.52% | high | 10,000× | 6×6 |
| Cyclops Smash | 96.05% | high | 10,000× | 7×7 |
| Fortune of Olympus | 96.55% | high | 10,000× | 7×7 |
| Oracle of Gold | 96.55% | high | 10,000× | 6×6 |
Compared with Cyclops Smash (Pragmatic Play), Gates of Hades has an RTP 0.47 points higher, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins, cascades, cluster pays and bonus buy.
Compared with Fortune of Olympus (Pragmatic Play), Gates of Hades has an RTP 0.03 points lower, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins, cascades, cluster pays and bonus buy. Only Fortune of Olympus has multipliers.
Compared with Oracle of Gold (Pragmatic Play), Gates of Hades has an RTP 0.03 points lower, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins, cascades, cluster pays and bonus buy. Only Oracle of Gold has multipliers.