Pirate Gold

Q: What is the RTP?

The official RTP is 96.5% — read in the game's rules. Top-tier RTP.

Q: Pirate Gold vs Pirate Gold Deluxe?

The original (2018): RTP 96.5%, max win 2,500x via fixed jackpots, classic look, no bonus buy. Deluxe (2020): RTP 96.5%, max win 5,000x (2x higher), premium look, no bonus buy. Deluxe wins on max win.

8.7/10

Release May 2019· Updated October 2026

Original Pirate Gold (August 2018). BetsRank score: 8.7/10.

RTP

96.5%

Volatility

High

Max Win

2 500x

Grid

5×4 grid (5 reels, 3 rows)

Bonus Buy

Hold & SpinMoney symbolsJackpots fixesPirate theme

8.7

BetsRank Verdict

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

Original Pirate Gold (August 2018). RTP 96.5%, max win 2,500x.

Strengths

+Classic Hold & Spin gameplay
+Fixed jackpots
+Cult pirate theme
+Simple, well-established pattern

To consider

−Modest max win compared with newer variants
−No bonus buy option
−Top-tier RTP but max win is limited by today's standards

About Pirate Gold

Released in August 2018, Pirate Gold is one of Pragmatic's most iconic Hold & Spin slots after Wolf Gold (2017) — it applies the fixed-jackpot pattern to a pirate universe. Format 5×4 / 40 paylines, RTP 96.5% (top tier), max win 2,500x, high volatility. The visual world is cult pirate: a pirate captain, a parrot, a treasure chest, a pirate ship on the horizon, and a gold-brown-navy palette. Mechanics include the signature Hold & Spin feature with Money symbol chests, 4 fixed jackpots (Grand 2,500x, Major 100x, Minor 25x, Mini 10x), and NO bonus buy (a 2018 release). The founding slot of the Pragmatic Pirate series. See also Pirate Gold Deluxe (the premium 2020 sequel, 5,000x), Pirate Golden Age (the modern 2024 top variant, 15,000x), Pirates Pub, Release the Kraken Megaways, and Eye of the Storm.

Key mechanics

▸5×3 grid on 40 paylines
▸Top-tier RTP of 96.5%
▸Signature Hold & Spin feature
▸Money symbol pirate treasure chests
▸4 fixed jackpots: Grand / Major / Minor / Mini
▸NO bonus buy available
▸Cult pirate universe
▸High volatility
▸Max win of 2,500x via the Grand jackpot
▸Founding slot of the Pragmatic Pirate series

❓Pirate Gold FAQ

What is the RTP?▾

The official RTP is 96.

5% — read in the game's rules. Top-tier RTP.

How does Hold & Spin work?▾

Landing 6+ Money symbol chests triggers 3 respins.

Visible Money symbols stay locked, and each new chest resets the respins to 3. If the whole grid fills, you land the Grand jackpot worth 2,500x your stake.

Pirate Gold vs Pirate Gold Deluxe?▾

The original (2018): RTP 96.

5%, max win 2,500x via fixed jackpots, classic look, no bonus buy. Deluxe (2020): RTP 96. 5%, max win 5,000x (2x higher), premium look, no bonus buy. Deluxe wins on max win.

What is the maximum win?▾

2,500x your stake via the fixed Grand jackpot — modest for 2018 but a Hold & Spin classic.

See Pirate Gold Deluxe (5,000x) or Pirate Golden Age (15,000x) for a higher max win.

Is Pirate Gold available at online casinos?▾

Yes — it's available at online casinos that carry the Pragmatic Play game library.

Why is there no bonus buy?▾

It's a 2018 slot — released before Pragmatic generalized bonus buy across its catalog.

Who is Pirate Gold for?▾

Fans of classic Hold & Spin looking for a Wolf Gold-like pattern with a pirate theme.

Skip it if you want a high max win — prefer Pirate Gold Deluxe or Pirate Golden Age.