Bonanza Megaways vs Gonzos Quest Megaways
Two of the most-played Megaways slots in Ireland. Bonanza was the original (and still flagship) Big Time Gaming title; Gonzo's Quest Megaways is Red Tiger's adaptation of the NetEnt classic under BTG licence.
Reviewed by the Slots Irish Editorial Team · Last updated 21 April 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Spec | Bonanza Megaways | Gonzos Quest Megaways |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Big Time Gaming | Red Tiger |
| RTP | 96.0% | 95.78% |
| Volatility | High | High |
| Slots Irish rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
Data pulled directly from our Bonanza Megaways review and Gonzos Quest Megaways review — verified against provider spec sheets.
Which to play when
For higher RTP: Bonanza Megaways wins on the aggregate return-to-player number. Over long sessions this matters more than any feature.
For big-win potential: depends on volatility. See each slot's max-win ceiling on the individual review page and match to your bankroll.
For session length: lower volatility = longer session on the same bankroll. Check each slot's volatility rating in the table above.
To play either: both are available at the operators on our Best Irish Casinos shortlist. Test the demos first — free slots Ireland hosts both without deposit or sign-up.
How this comparison was produced
Every stat in the table above is pulled directly from our independent slot and casino reviews on Slots Irish. RTP figures are checked against the provider's own spec sheets, volatility ratings are derived from hands-on test sessions of at least 500 spins per title, and max-win figures reflect the published ceiling on the standard RTP build rather than any reduced-RTP variant a casino might license.
For the full methodology used to evaluate a slot or an operator, read our review methodology page. Every ranking we publish is refreshed quarterly — the last edit timestamp at the top of this page tells you when that happened.
What's not in the comparison
A single head-to-head comparison can't capture every nuance. Specifically:
- Session volatility — the raw volatility rating tells you the shape of the distribution, not what it feels like over 200 spins. Test both titles in our free demo to calibrate expectations.
- Bonus-round frequency — published as a percentage, but the real-world rate you'll experience varies dramatically over short sessions.
- Operator-specific RTP variants — some casinos license reduced-RTP builds. Always check the in-game info panel before real-money play.
- Bonus contribution — some operators exclude high-RTP slots from wagering contribution. See our wagering calculator to model this.
Related reading
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