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The 5 Most played Slots In Canadian online casinos

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2 years ago

September 26, 2022

Gaspar Incze

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Canada is one of the major online gambling hotspots. People enjoy playing games online. Even so, online slots seem to have the largest audience. Why are they such a draw? While the reasons for this are much-debated, we can all agree that there’s an increasing number of slot games in Canadian online casinos. Even with a variety of options, Canadian players seem to be attracted to specific games. In 2022, the following are the 5 most played slots in Canada:

Immortal Romance

Immortal Romance is played on 5 reels and 3 rows with 243 paylines. The game is mobile-friendly and is playable from at least 30 coins per spin. As such, it caters to players with different budgets. The Microgaming release has a vampire theme that isn’t quite common. Coupled with various bonus features, you get a gambling experience like no other.

You must land 3 or more similar symbols to get a winning combination. Also, the matching symbols must appear on adjacent reels starting from reel 1. As for specific features, the game has an Autoplay feature that lets you select between 10 and 25 auto spins. Moreover, you can opt to play in Quick spin mode.

Off to the technicals, Immortal Romance has an RTP of 96% and a hit frequency of 31.21%. Basically, you can land winning combinations in every 3 spins. Nonetheless, the maximum possible win is 12150x your stake.

Slot	Immortal Romance
Provider	Microgaming
RTP	96%
Min. Bet	30c
Max. Win	12150x

Starburst

With an outer space theme, Starburst was created for players who love extraterrestrial-themed slots. The NetEnt release is played on 5 reels, 3 rows with 10 fixed paylines. Here, the minimum stake required per spin is 10 coins. High-rollers can stake up to CAD 100 per spin. Starburst has an RTP of 96.09% and a low to medium variance. Therefore, you can expect plenty of small wins.

To form a winning combination, you will need 3 or more similar symbols on a line. However, the game uses a win-both-ways technology. Therefore, the matching symbols can appear on adjacent reels starting from reel 1 or 5. With the Autoplay function, you can choose between 10 and 1000 auto spins. For responsible gambling, you can stop the autoplay feature at any point.

Slot	Starburst
Provider	NetEnt
RTP	96.09%
Min. Bet	10c
Max. Win	600x

Mega Moolah

Mega Moolah currently holds the record for the biggest payout as far as slots are concerned. The Microgaming release has a unique African theme that makes it stand out. It is played on 5 reels, 3 rows with 25 ways to win. Moreover, the slot features wilds that help in doubling your winnings.

While some slots lack free spins features, Mega Moolah takes a different path. You can activate its Free Spins feature and get up to 30 free spins with a 3x multiplier. Anyway, the minimum stake required per spin is 25 coins. You can use the AutoPlay function, with a range of 10 to 100 auto spins.

Away from that, Mega Moolah has an RTP of 93.42% and a 46.36% hit frequency. Therefore, close to half of your spins could potentially land you winning combinations. By the way, in April 2021, a Canadian player won CAD 19.4 million in the Mega Moolah Jackpot. This record remains unbeaten to date.

Slot	Mega Moolah
Provider	Microgaming
RTP	93.42%
Min. Bet	25c
Max. Win	1,955 x excluding jackpot

Thunderstruck 2

Thor fans have a slot game from Microgaming to be pumped up about. Thunderstruck 2 is among the most popular slot titles in Canada. It was released in 2010 and has since been remastered to allow mobile gaming.

Thunderstruck 2 is played on 5 reels and 3 rows with 243 ways to win. The Microgaming release has a Norse mythology theme. It is playable from as low as 30p. With its Autoplay option, you can pick from 10 to 100 auto spins. Additionally, you can activate the quick spin feature to increase your winning chances.

For a winning combination, a player must land 3 or more similar symbols on adjacent reels from reel 1. For instance, land Thor symbols on reels 1 to 4, no matter the position. With regard to player returns, Thunderstruck 2 has an RTP of 96.65% and a hit frequency of 32.62%. Therefore, one in every three spins could result in a win. Nonetheless, the game has a max win cap of x8000 the stake.

Slot	Thunderstruck 2
Provider	Microgaming
RTP	96.65%
Min. Bet	30c
Max. Win	8000x

Gonzo’s Quest

Gonzo’s Quest is powered by NetEnt. It has a Mayan theme that packs a punch on the game’s outlook. Here, the action takes place on 5 reels, 3 rows, and 20 fixed paylines. A single spin costs as little as 20p. This way, any player can play regardless of their budget.

Notably, the game’s Autoplay function lets you pick from 10 to 1000 auto spins. You can choose to end Autoplay on any win. This way, you get to play responsibly. Further, Gonzo’s Quest was designed using HTML5 technology. This makes it mobile-friendly and therefore platform-independent.

To win, you need to get more than 3 matching symbols on a line. The symbols can appear across any payline starting from reel 1 on the left. Since the game has a 95.97% RTP, you can win big on every base game in case you’re lucky.

Slot	Gonzo’s Quest
Provider	NetEnt
RTP	95.97%
Min. Bet	20c
Max. Win	37,500x

Final Remarks

In a nutshell, there are thousands of online video slots available in Canada. Most of them are fun. They have modern graphics, amazing visuals and soothing soundtracks. Some even have insanely high RTPs. Nonetheless, the five titles we’ve discussed above are the most played in the country. We’ve tried them, and we can confirm that they’re fun. You may want to try them as well.

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