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Sweet Bonanza 2500 is the latest candy slot in Pragmatic Play’s Sweet Bonanza line, released on 30 April 2026. It is played on a six by five grid with scatter pays and tumbles, and its free spins use candy bomb multipliers worth up to 2,500x, with a maximum win of 25,000x. You can play the Sweet Bonanza 2500 demo for free at the top of this page.
This review covers the RTP versions reported, the volatility rating, the 25,000x maximum win in pounds, how the candy bombs and the buy options work, and the hit frequency that only one source gives. It sits with our other Sweet Bonanza slots reviews and our Pragmatic Play slots hub, and it follows our Sweet Bonanza 1000 review.
Sweet Bonanza 2500 at a glance
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Released | 30 April 2026 (four sources, one table says 2025) |
| Layout | 6 reels, 5 rows, scatter pays with tumbles |
| RTP | 96.52% (95.53% and 94.54% also reported) |
| Volatility | High (OLBG says very high) |
| Maximum win | 25,000x the stake |
| Candy bombs | Up to 2,500x |
| Stakes | From 20p, with the top stake reported as £5 or 240 |
| Buy options | Three feature buys and five ante bet modes (one source) |
| Hit frequency | 42.91%, about 1 in 2.33 spins (one source, unconfirmed) |
Overview
Sweet Bonanza 2500 follows the same pattern as the 1000 version. One review sums up the series by saying each new release raises the multiplier ceiling, from 100x in the original to 1,000x in Sweet Bonanza 1000 and now 2,500x. The cap is unchanged at 25,000x, which is the same as the 1000 version.
Reviewers are candid that little is new. One calls it an incremental upgrade, another says the gameplay is identical to its predecessors, and a third says it offers nothing new to players who know the series, apart from an expanded betting structure. If you liked the earlier versions, expect more of the same with a bigger bomb ceiling.
How to play and stakes
There are no paylines. Matching symbols pay anywhere on the six by five grid, and winning symbols tumble away so new ones can drop in. Stakes start at 20p according to OLBG and 20 cents according to others. The top stake is reported as £5 by two sources and 240 by two others. The £5 figure is likely to reflect what UK operators allow, but check the game information screen before you play.
One source describes five ante bet modes and three feature buy options, which makes the betting menu wider than the earlier versions. We could not confirm the details of each mode.
RTP and the versions you may meet
The top RTP is 96.52%, which every source agrees on apart from one typo-like listing of 96.25%. Three sources say operators can run lower versions of 95.53% and 94.54%. One source says the RTP setting also varies with the feature buy, but we could not read the figures.
Operators can choose which version to run, so the percentage you see here is a reference point and not a promise about the version at your casino. The RTP describes the long-run return across a very large number of spins and tells you little about a short session.
Volatility
Most sources say high, including one that says the studio classes it as high volatility. OLBG gives very high. We treat it as a high-swing slot, and one review advises treating it as a bonus-focused slot, with the big wins coming from free spins and the candy bombs.
If you prefer frequent small returns, the reported hit frequency below suggests the base game may pay often, but the biggest wins depend on the bonus.
Max win and what it is worth in pounds
Every source we checked gives the maximum win as 25,000x the stake. One source notes this is half the cap of Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter, and another notes that it is unchanged from Sweet Bonanza 1000 despite the higher multipliers.
In pounds, 25,000x is £5,000 on a 20p stake, £25,000 on a £1 stake and £125,000 on a £5 stake. That is simple multiplication, not a figure from the studio.
Candy bombs, tumbles and free spins
Candy bomb multipliers appear in the free spins and can reach 2,500x. One source says a single big bomb can turn a tumble sequence into a huge win. One listing says the free spins start with up to 15 spins, which we could not confirm elsewhere, and we did not find a verified trigger count.
The original Sweet Bonanza caps its multipliers at 100x, according to one review, so the 2,500x ceiling is a large step up on paper.
Feature buys and ante bets
One source describes three feature buy options and five ante bet modes. No costs were given in the sources we checked, so we do not state any. Availability and cost can vary by casino and region, so check the game information screen.
Symbols and paytable
The game is a candy and fruit slot, with sweets and fruits as the symbols. We have not given paytable values, because the sources we checked do not publish them in a form we could verify. The paytable inside the game is the reliable source for symbol payouts at your stake.
Hit frequency and win rate
One source gives a hit frequency of 42.91%, or about 1 in 2.33 spins, and describes it as high. No second source confirms the figure, so treat it as indicative. No free spins frequency or max win probability was found in the sources we checked.
These are long-run averages. They do not predict what the next hundred spins will do.
Is Sweet Bonanza 2500 enjoyable? Our verdict
Sweet Bonanza 2500 is for fans who want the biggest candy bomb in the series. The 96.52% RTP is above average, the format is familiar and the bombs give real upside. With the cap unchanged from the 1000 version and so little new, it will not convert players who found the earlier versions too volatile.
If you want the previous version, read our Sweet Bonanza 1000 review. For the original, read our Sweet Bonanza review. Gambling should be fun and 18+ only. Set limits before you play.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Candy bomb multipliers up to 2,500x.
- A 96.52% RTP.
- A wide betting menu with ante bets and feature buys.
Cons
- The max win is unchanged from Sweet Bonanza 1000.
- Reviewers say little is new.
- High volatility means long dry spells.
Sweet Bonanza 2500 FAQ
What is the RTP of Sweet Bonanza 2500?
Every source gives 96.52% as the top version. Three list lower versions of 95.53% and 94.54%. Check the game information at your casino.
How volatile is Sweet Bonanza 2500?
Most sources say high and one says very high. Expect uneven results, with the biggest wins in the free spins.
What is the maximum win on Sweet Bonanza 2500?
25,000x the stake. That is £25,000 at a £1 stake and £125,000 at a £5 stake.
What are the stakes on Sweet Bonanza 2500?
Stakes start at 20p. The top stake is reported as £5 or 240, so check your casino for the limit that applies.
How do you win on Sweet Bonanza 2500?
Matching symbols pay anywhere on the six by five grid, and winning symbols tumble away.
How high do the candy bomb multipliers go?
Up to 2,500x according to several sources.
Is there a feature buy on Sweet Bonanza 2500?
One source says there are three feature buy options and five ante bet modes. No costs were given.
How often does Sweet Bonanza 2500 pay?
One source gives a hit frequency of 42.91%, about 1 in 2.33 spins. It is unconfirmed.
When was Sweet Bonanza 2500 released?
30 April 2026, according to four sources.
How is it different from Sweet Bonanza 1000?
The bombs rise from 1,000x to 2,500x, but the max win stays at 25,000x.
Can I play the Sweet Bonanza 2500 demo for free?
Yes. The Sweet Bonanza 2500 demo at the top of this page is free to play and uses no real money. It is for over-18s only. A short demo session tells you little about the long-run return that the RTP describes.
Is there a free play version of Sweet Bonanza 2500 for UK players?
The free demo above is the free play version, so you can try before you play for real. Check the game information at your casino for the RTP version and stake limits that apply to you.
How we checked the figures
- RTP versions, volatility, max win, stakes and features: OLBG, SiGMA World, NiceCasinoRating, Bonusario, Play Sweet Bonanza 2500, iGamingToday, Clash of Slots, Slots Temple, Novnetco and 15M.com game pages, compared for conflicts and read on 5 October 2026.
- Hit frequency: Bonusario only. Feature buys and ante modes: 15M.com only. Release date: OLBG, iGamingToday, Novnetco and 15M.com.
- Where sources disagree we say so. The Pragmatic Play game page was not used for any figure, so none is confirmed with the studio.
- Maximum win in pounds is 25,000 multiplied by the stake.