Lucky New Year

Q: What is the RTP?

The official RTP is 96.00% — the most common value in the Pragmatic catalogue.

8.6/10

Release January 2018· Updated October 2026

Lucky New Year Asian slot (Dec 2018). BetsRank Score: 8.6/10.

RTP

96%

Volatility

Low

Max Win

5 000x

Grid

5x3

Bonus Buy

Stacked WildsFree SpinsChinese New Year theme

8.6

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

Released in December 2018, Lucky New Year is an Asian-themed Pragmatic Play slot celebrating Chinese New Year, launched just in time for the 2019 lunar festival. It runs on a 5x3 grid with 25 paylines, an RTP of 96.00%, a maximum win of 5,000x the stake, and high volatility. Firecrackers, dragons and lanterns dress a festive red-gold-white palette, with Stacked Wilds on the reels during Free Spins, random FS multipliers, and an accessible pattern with no bonus buy.

Strengths

+Festive Chinese New Year visual theme
+Stacked Wilds during Free Spins
+Random Free Spins multipliers
+Simple, accessible pattern

To consider

−No bonus buy option
−Strongly seasonal theming

About Lucky New Year

Released in December 2018, Lucky New Year is an Asian-themed Pragmatic Play slot celebrating Chinese New Year, launched right on time for the 2019 lunar festival. It runs on a 5x3 grid with 25 paylines, an RTP of 96.00%, a maximum win of 5,000x the stake, and high volatility.

The visual world captures Chinese New Year: red firecrackers, dragons, lanterns, and a festive red-gold-white palette. Mechanics include Stacked Wilds on the reels during Free Spins, random FS multipliers, accessible gameplay, and NO bonus buy option, since the slot predates its widespread rollout at Pragmatic Play. The theme is seasonal but the game is playable year-round.

Lucky New Year is a founding Pragmatic Play title in the Chinese New Year strand of Asian-themed slots. See also 5 Lions, Caishen's Cash, Caishen's Gold, Lady of the Moon, 888 Dragons, Lucky Tiger and Lucky Grace and Charm.

Key Features

▸5x3 grid across 25 paylines
▸Standard RTP of 96.00%
▸Stacked Wilds during Free Spins
▸Random Free Spins multipliers
▸NO bonus buy option available
▸Festive Chinese New Year theme
▸High volatility
▸Standard 2018-era max win of 5,000x
▸Minimum stake of 0.25
▸Seasonal Chinese New Year slot

❓Lucky New Year FAQ

What is the RTP?▾

The official RTP is 96.

00% — the most common value in the Pragmatic catalogue.

Is Lucky New Year a seasonal slot?▾

The theme is Chinese New Year (the lunar festival, typically late January to February depending on the year), but the slot is available and playable year-round.

Casinos tend to promote it more heavily around the lunar festival.

Lucky New Year vs Lucky Tiger?▾

Lucky New Year (Dec 2018): Chinese New Year theme, 25 paylines, Stacked Wilds, max 5,000x, no bonus buy.

Lucky Tiger (Jan 2024): Asian Tiger theme, expanding Tiger Wild, max 5,000x, 100x bonus buy. Lucky Tiger is more modern with stronger features.

What is the maximum win?▾

5,000x the stake — standard for a mid-tier 2018 Pragmatic Play slot.

Is Lucky New Year available at online casinos?▾

Yes, it's available at most online casinos carrying the Pragmatic Play catalogue.

Why is there no bonus buy option?▾

It's a 2018 slot, released before bonus buy became standard across Pragmatic Play's catalogue.

Who is Lucky New Year best suited for?▾

Fans of Chinese culture and classic Asian-themed slots looking for a simple pattern.