Gates of Olympus bonus buy and ante bet: what you pay, what you get
Bonus buy lets you pay 100x your stake to start Gates of Olympus free spins at once. Newer versions add pricier options, up to 1,250x on the 2500. The ante bet costs 25% more per spin for about double the bonus chance. Neither improves the RTP. And at UK-licensed casinos, bonus buy is banned outright.
Updated 28 September 2026
All buy options in the series
| Game | Buy options (× stake) | Ante |
|---|---|---|
| Gates of Olympus | Free spins 100x | +25% |
| Gates of Olympus 1000 / Xmas 1000 | Free spins 100x | +25% |
| Dice | Free spins 100x | +25% |
| Super Scatter | Free spins 100x · Super Free Spins 500x (orbs 10x+) | yes |
| Gates of Olympus 2500 | 100x · 250x · 500x · 1,250x (four modes) | 1.25x · 2.75x · 5.5x, Super Spins from 20x |
Exact prices can differ slightly by market and version. The game's own buy screen always shows the live price.
What 100x actually buys
A bought bonus is the same bonus you would trigger naturally. Same 15 spins, same orbs. You skip the wait, which at about 1 in 448 spins would cost roughly 448x in base-game stakes. Sounds like a bargain? It is not quite. The base game also pays back most of what you stake along the way.
The catch: the RTP of the buy is set very close to the game's normal RTP. So over time you lose at about the same rate, just much faster. At £1 a spin, one purchase is £100 on a single outcome. Many bought bonuses return less than their price.
Do the maths before clicking. Ten buys at £1 stake is £1,000 of exposure in a few minutes. The same money at £1 a spin is 1,000 spins, often an hour or more of play.
The ante bet
On the original and the 1000, the ante bet (also called "double chance") raises your stake by 25%. A £1 spin costs £1.25. In return, free spins trigger about twice as often: roughly 1 in 224 spins instead of 1 in 448.
Is it worth it? It depends on what you want. More frequent bonuses make sessions feel busier. But you are paying 25% more for every spin, and the RTP does not improve. On a fixed budget, you get fewer spins. Use the calculator below to see the trade-off for your own numbers.
On the 2500, the three ante levels cost 1.25x, 2.75x and 5.5x your base stake. The top two are closer to a slow-motion bonus buy than a small tweak. At £1 base, a 5.5x ante spin costs £5.50.
Where bonus buy is not allowed
- United Kingdom. The Gambling Commission effectively banned bonus buy features in 2019. UK casinos show the game without the buy button.
- Germany. Casinos with a German GGL licence may not offer bonus buy.
- Other markets. Rules differ. Many offshore sites offer it, but that says nothing about whether they are licensed where you live.
The demos on this site show the international version, so you will usually see the buy button there. That is fine for testing. Just do not expect it at a UK casino.
FAQ
How much is the Gates of Olympus bonus buy?
100 times your stake on the original, the 1000 and Dice. Super Scatter adds a 500x Super Free Spins option, and the 2500 has four options from 100x to 1,250x.
Can you buy the bonus on Gates of Olympus in the UK?
No. Bonus buy is not allowed at UK-licensed casinos.
Does ante bet increase RTP?
No. It raises your stake and your bonus chance together. The RTP stays about the same.
Is bonus buy worth it?
It is a faster way to play, not a better one. The expected loss is about the same per unit staked, but the swings are much bigger and the money goes much faster.
Tried the demo and want real stakes?
Only if you are 18+ and it is legal where you live. Set a budget first and check the RTP in the game's info panel.
Play at a licensed casino