The figure most websites cite for Sweet Bonanza 1000 is only one of several. This guide examines the RTP versions of the slot, along with its max win and the stake limit in Great Britain. It explains why a casino can run the game with a lower return than the primary figure and describes how to identify the active version. It also calculates the cost of that difference in pounds.
The game in brief
Launched in early June 2024, Sweet Bonanza 1000 is a slot from Pragmatic Play. One review lists the release date as 2 June.
The fundamentals are confirmed on Pragmatic Play's own page:
- A 6×5 grid is used.
- Payouts occur when eight or more candy or fruit symbols match anywhere on the grid.
- New symbols tumble in to replace winning ones that are removed.
- 10 free spins are triggered by four or more lollipop symbols.
- Five additional spins are added when three or more lollipops appear during the bonus.
- Candy bombs in free spins have random multipliers of up to 1,000x. These are added together, remain on screen during the tumbles, and are applied to the total win.
The advertised top prize is 25,000 times the stake.
One page describes the volatility as "high", while another calls it "very high". Neither figure is backed by the provider, as Pragmatic Play's public page provides no label. Both sources agree that wins come unevenly.
RTP versions: the casino chooses
A single RTP of 96.53% is shown on Pragmatic Play's game page. There is no mention of alternative settings or which one is the default.
According to review sites, the game can be offered in lower versions:
- 96.53%, the figure published by the provider
- 95.52%
- 94.51%
The casino, rather than the player, selects the version. The game looks and plays the same across every version, so the screen gives no hint as to which one you are using.
The 96.50% figure
A review in Lithuanian mentions a fourth version with 96.50%. Most other reviews omit it.
Another review provides returns based on the mode:
- 96.50% using Ante Bet
- 96.52% for the standard Free Spins buy
- 96.55% for the Super Free Spins buy
It is most likely that 96.50% refers to the Ante Bet mode rather than a distinct casino setting. The list of three versions mentioned above is the reliable one.
The provider's public page does not show any of these mode figures. Consider them as reports from those reviews, not as confirmed tiers.
Ante Bet and feature buys
A review from Lithuania mentions two optional functions:
- Ante Bet increases the stake by 25% to improve the odds of starting the bonus.
- Feature buys allow you to purchase standard free spins at 100x the stake or Super Free Spins at 500x.
These points are also taken from the review rather than Pragmatic Play's page. The appearance of either choice depends on the version you load.
How to check which version you are playing
We couldn't find any source stating which RTP version casinos licensed in Great Britain use. You'll need to verify it yourself.
According to a slot guide we reviewed, this number appears in the Paytable or Game Rules section of the game. Launch the game, locate the menu or information icon, and search for the listed return to player.
That number relates to the specific build you're using, so check it whenever you play at another casino.
What the difference costs
On average, a slot costs the stake multiplied by the house edge. You find the house edge by subtracting the RTP from 100%.
The numbers listed below are long-term averages, not a forecast. Any individual session can end well above or well below these. | Spins and stake | Total staked | 96.53% | 95.52% | 94.51% | |—|—|—|—|—| | 100 spins at £0.20 | £20.00 | £0.69 | £0.90 | £1.10 | | 100 spins at £1.00 | £100.00 | £3.47 | £4.48 | £5.49 |
Across 1,000 spins at £1.00, the 94.51% version costs £20.20 more on average than the 96.53% version.
The difference is minor during a brief session, but it increases with each spin. Checking the rules screen before you begin costs nothing.
Max win: 25,000x and the 1,000x bombs
Pragmatic Play verifies two distinct numbers:
- A single candy bomb multiplier can reach a maximum of 1,000x during free spins.
- The total win is capped at 25,000x.
Since bomb values are summed during a tumble sequence, the total multiplier can go above that of any individual bomb. The 25,000x limit still governs the final payout.
It isn't stated on the provider's page if the 25,000x cap or any other mechanic changes in the lower RTP versions. None of the reviews we found answer this, so we cannot say if the cap remains the same across all versions.
Stakes in Great Britain
Operators that possess a remote casino operating licence from the Gambling Commission can legally provide online slots to customers in Great Britain.
These operators have to adhere to a stake cap per game cycle:
- £5 for players 25 years and older, effective from 9 April 2025
- £2 for players between 18 and 24, effective from 21 May 2025
According to the Commission, a game cycle begins when you launch a game. It concludes once the winnings are available or paid, or the stake is lost.
The limit refers to the total stake for each game cycle rather than a base bet. This cap is legally mandated and remains the same regardless of the game.
A review from Lithuania mentions stakes from 0.20 to 240 euros in other regions. It points out that the maximum varies based on the game version and the casino. That high limit isn't applicable here. For a casino licensed in Great Britain, the range ends at £5, or £2 for those under 25.
With these restrictions, the 25,000x cap results in a far lower maximum prize than what's possible with the stakes permitted in certain other markets.
Free demo
A demo is available on Pragmatic Play's game page, and at least one casino demo page indicates that registration isn't required. Using a demo is a good way to see how bomb multipliers and tumbles work.
The returns of a demo might not be the same as the version a real-money casino runs. Also, check the rules screen there.
Regardless of the version you play, set a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop once you hit either.