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Starburst vs Sweet Bonanza

Sweet Bonanza wins on certified RTP with 96.51% vs 96.09% on Starburst — a 0.42 percentage-point edge. Starburst comes from NetEnt; Sweet Bonanza from Pragmatic Play.

Last verified: 28 May 2026

Verdict

Sweet Bonanza wins on certified RTP with 96.51% vs 96.09% on Starburst — a 0.42 percentage-point edge. Over the long run that means Sweet Bonanza retains 0.42% more of every wager for the player versus Starburst, when both are running their certified ceiling variants. On a $100 stake repeated 1,000 times, that's an extra $4.20 returned statistically.

Important: the certified ceiling is only what you'll see at operators that deploy the highest variant. Starburst ships in 4 variants, Sweet Bonanza in 3. Operator choice can wipe out an RTP advantage on the headline figure — always check the in-game info panel.

Starburst vs Sweet Bonanza — FAQ

Which has the better RTP: Starburst or Sweet Bonanza?

Sweet Bonanza wins on certified RTP with 96.51% vs 96.09% on Starburst — a 0.42 percentage-point edge.

What are the main differences between Starburst and Sweet Bonanza?

Starburst (NetEnt, 2012) is a low volatility slot, certified at 96.09% RTP. Sweet Bonanza (Pragmatic Play, 2019) is a high volatility slot, certified at 96.51% RTP. They come from different studios with different RTP-variant policies — see the per-casino tables on each game's page.

Should I play Starburst or Sweet Bonanza?

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.