Lightning strikes as YesPlay player scoops R577,620 from R180 bet
Zeus, the mighty Greek god of thunder, has bestowed his divine favour upon one incredibly fortunate YesPlay player, delivering a staggering R577,620 payout from a R180 stake on Pragmatic Play's electrifying slot, Gates of Olympus.
The astronomical win unfolded during the game's coveted Free Spins feature, where lightning quite literally struck not once, not twice, but four times in a single tumble. On just the fourth spin of fifteen awarded free spins, the heavens opened as Zeus unleashed his legendary multiplier power with consecutive strikes of 4x, 6x, and then an incredible 250x appearing three times in rapid succession.
This divine intervention created a monumental 760x combined multiplier that transformed what would have been an ordinary tumble into an eye-watering R471,960 win in one breathtaking moment.
"We're absolutely thrilled for our player," said Peter G. Head of CRM, at YesPlay. "This is exactly the kind of life-changing moment that makes online gaming so exciting. Zeus certainly showed his generous side in this extraordinary session."
The celestial drama didn't end there. Throughout the remaining free spins, Zeus continued to tease with another 500x multiplier appearing during various non-winning tumbles, building anticipation for what might come next. By the conclusion of the fifteenth spin, the player had amassed a monumental R577,620 total win—all from an initial R180 wager.
This represents one of the most phenomenal multiplier wins on YesPlay's platform this year, with the 3,209x return showcasing the phenomenal potential of Pragmatic Play's mythological masterpiece.
YesPlay continues to cement its reputation as South Africa's premier destination for online gaming thrills, with this win following a series of significant payouts across their diverse portfolio of world-class games.
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