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Book of Dead vs Gates of Olympus

Gates of Olympus wins on certified RTP with 96.50% vs 96.21% on Book of Dead — a 0.29 percentage-point edge. Book of Dead comes from Play'n GO; Gates of Olympus from Pragmatic Play.

Last verified: 28 May 2026

Verdict

Gates of Olympus wins on certified RTP with 96.50% vs 96.21% on Book of Dead — a 0.29 percentage-point edge. Over the long run that means Gates of Olympus retains 0.29% more of every wager for the player versus Book of Dead, when both are running their certified ceiling variants. On a $100 stake repeated 1,000 times, that's an extra $2.90 returned statistically.

Important: the certified ceiling is only what you'll see at operators that deploy the highest variant. Book of Dead ships in 5 variants, Gates of Olympus in 3. Operator choice can wipe out an RTP advantage on the headline figure — always check the in-game info panel.

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Book of Dead vs Gates of Olympus — FAQ

Which has the better RTP: Book of Dead or Gates of Olympus?

Gates of Olympus wins on certified RTP with 96.50% vs 96.21% on Book of Dead — a 0.29 percentage-point edge.

What are the main differences between Book of Dead and Gates of Olympus?

Book of Dead (Play'n GO, 2016) is a high volatility slot, certified at 96.21% RTP. Gates of Olympus (Pragmatic Play, 2021) is a high volatility slot, certified at 96.50% RTP. They come from different studios with different RTP-variant policies — see the per-casino tables on each game's page.

Should I play Book of Dead or Gates of Olympus?

If pure return-to-player is your only criterion, pick the higher certified RTP and find a casino that deploys it at the ceiling. If volatility and max-win cap matter, compare the volatility and max-win values in the table below — those drive bankroll behaviour far more than the RTP differential.