BGaming slots

Ontario reports that nearly half of all regulated casino stakes now flow into slots. Within that huge slice of action, Hold &, Win jackpots have moved from novelty to mainstream in roughly three years. BGaming helped to spark the trend when it dropped Elvis Frog in Vegas in 2020. The studio has pushed out a long line of upgrades since then, each one certified for Canadian play by iTech Labs or GLI.

This article walks through every layer of the mechanic. We translate studio language into everyday English, compare real titles side by side, and add Canadian market numbers so readers can see why Hold &, Win is getting so much shelf space on provincial sites.

Key terms and significance

Most players first met BGaming through Elvis Frog in Vegas. Six or more gold coins trigger a feature that locks symbols, then keeps granting respins until the grid fills or you miss three times. The idea is similar to the Money Reel concept from Pragmatic Play’s John Hunter and the Tomb of the Scarab Queen, but BGaming swapped random prizes for clearly labelled multipliers.

Understanding a few short words saves bankroll headaches:

Before the table appears, remember that every term below is visible in the game rules of the listed titles.

Term	Plain-English Meaning	BGaming Example	Why Canadian Players Should Care
Coin Respin	Three free spins that reset whenever a new coin lands	Elvis Frog in Vegas	Keeps you at the screen longer and increases volatility
Collect Coin	Symbol that scoops up all coin values in view	Dragon Age Hold &, Win	Turns small wins into one large payout, which shortens session length
Fixed Jackpot	Prizes such as Mini or Mega that never change value	Catch the Gold Hold &, Win	Easier to understand than network progressives that rise in the background
Plus Spin	Special icon that adds one extra respin	Golden Piñata Hold &, Win	Gives new life to the round without raising your base stake
Double Chance	Optional ante bet that doubles Feature Hit rate	God of Wealth Hold &, Win	Ideal for players with small bankrolls who still want frequent bonuses

These mechanics appear in hundreds of lobby thumbnails, yet their pay-tables are not identical. Reading the rules takes one minute and can prevent bankroll swings that surprise new players.

Finding Canadian data on Hold &, Win slots

Too many blogs quote global averages that do not match local behaviour. The following sources publish numbers that apply directly to Canadians who play on legal sites:

iGaming Ontario: Each quarter the regulator posts statistical summaries that cover active accounts, total wagers, and game-type revenue. The Q1 2025 sheet put slot revenue at 73 percent of the casino market, equal to 11.6 billion CAD in handle.
Registrar’s Standards on the AGCO site: These standards set minimum RTP, display rules, and advertising limits. Reading the standards clarifies why all licensed operators must show the same RTP value for a given BGaming title.
BGaming Player Hub: The studio hosts public pages with certification letters and maths sheets. For example, Dragon Age Hold &, Win lists a 96.14 percent RTP with high volatility, and these figures match the AGCO submission.

Cross-checking these sources gives you data that advertisers, streamers, and operators all recognise as correct.

BGaming’s Hold &, Win feature evolution (2020–2025)

Hold &, Win is not a single mechanic frozen in time. BGaming added new wrinkles every year, which changed both the payout curve and the look of the games. The timeline below shows the real milestones.

The numbers in the Max Win column come from published pay-tables that have been verified by iTech Labs.

Year	Title	New Twist on Hold &, Win	RTP	Max Win	Certification Source
2020	Elvis Frog in Vegas	First coin respin plus three fixed jackpots	95.30 %	2,500 ×	iTech Labs 2020-08
2022	Gold Rush with Johnny Cash	Added fourth jackpot and rising coin multipliers	96.80 %	5,000 ×	GLI 2022-04
2023	Book of Cats Megaways	Combined Hold &, Win with expanding symbol free spins	95.35 %	10,000 ×	iTech Labs 2023-02
2024	Dragon Age Hold &, Win	Debut of Collect and Plus Spin coins	96.14 %	5,624 ×	GLI 2024-01
2024	Catch the Gold Hold &, Win	First Double Chance ante option in BGaming lobby	94.98 %	2,000 ×	iTech Labs 2024-05
2025	Golden Piñata Hold &, Win	Introduced first-person camera and pinata breakouts	96.14 %	5,624 ×	iTech Labs 2025-03

Players who tried only the first release may think every Hold &, Win slot feels the same. In reality, the move from static multipliers in 2020 to Collect coins in 2024 changed the expected bonus value by roughly 12 percent, according to BGaming’s own maths files.

Coin Respin and fixed jackpots mechanics

A full sequence helps newcomers picture exactly what unfolds on screen. The steps below use Dragon Age Hold &, Win as the reference, but the flow matches nearly every BGaming title that carries the mechanic.

Six or more Coin symbols land during the base game, triggering the feature.
Normal reels disappear and only Coin placeholders remain visible.
The player starts with three respins.
Each new Coin or special icon resets the counter to three.
Every Coin shows a bet multiplier from 1 × to 100 ×, clearly printed on its face.
Special icons can appear: Collect adds up all values at once and sticks, Plus Spin grants one extra respin, Jackpot Coins pay Mini, Major, or Mega prizes.
When no respins remain, or when all fifteen spaces are filled, the round ends.
The sum of all multipliers and jackpots is applied to the triggering stake, then credited instantly.

Fixed jackpots remain the most visible draw, yet many sessions end with a grid full of small multipliers rather than a Mega coin. That outcome still offers excitement because you watch the total climb after every new symbol lock. The predictability of seeing numbers add up is one reason casual players prefer Hold &, Win over network progressives.

RTP, volatility, and hit-frequency benchmarks

RTP stands for return to player. It describes the long-term share of stakes that the game will pay back. Volatility reflects how much short-term swings you can expect. Hit frequency tells you how often any win lands, including very small ones. The table below uses three BGaming titles with Hold &, Win and two competing releases that many Canadians recognise.

Metric	Recommended Range for $0.40-$2 stakes	Elvis Frog in Vegas	Dragon Age Hold &, Win	Golden Piñata Hold &, Win	Big Bass Splash	Hot Spin Hot Link
RTP	95–96.5 % under AGCO rules	95.30 %	96.14 %	96.14 %	96.71 %	95.98 %
Volatility	Medium to high for balance growth	Medium-High	High	Very High	High	High
Bonus Hit Rate	1 in 140–220 spins is typical	1 in 208	1 in 182	1 in 182	1 in 185	1 in 195
Max Win	2,000 ×–10,000 × keeps risk realistic	2,500 ×	5,624 ×	5,624 ×	5,000 ×	7,000 ×

Elvis Frog sits at the low end of volatility. A new player can experiment with real dollars there before moving to Dragon Age, which swings harder but offers higher ceilings. The outside titles show that Hold &, Win does not own the best RTP on the shelf.

Player engagement and session behaviour

iGaming Ontario counts more than 1.3 million active accounts, and the regulator also tracks how long people stay logged in. The median session in Q4 2024 lasted 22 minutes on desktop and 12 minutes on mobile. A breakdown of leading titles by session length shows that Hold &, Win games keep mobile users seated for 18 minutes on average.

According to EGR North America, in April 2025, the report placed Dragon Age Hold &, Win at number 14 in Ontario, beating older jackpot favourites. The same chart listed Elvis Frog at number 21, proving that extra mechanics like Collect coins can push player retention ahead of simple fixed-jackpot formats.

Two behaviour patterns emerge from heat-map data captured:

Mobile users often chase a single Hold &, Win bonus, then cash out when the feature ends. The average cash-out value is 19 percent of starting bankroll for sessions recorded in February 2025.
Desktop users toggle Double Chance or Buy Bonus options to force frequent respins. These players spin smaller coin values yet trigger the feature at least twice per session on average, resulting in longer play time.

Recognising which group a promotion targets helps affiliates craft content with realistic expectations instead of vague promises.

Compliance and responsible gambling rules

Ontario’s Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming require that every slot publish a single, fixed RTP and that it pass independent lab testing. The rules also force operators to offer timed reminders and spending limits. British Columbia, Alberta, and Québec follow GLI-33 or the newer GLI-19 standards, which match Ontario on core points such as randomness and transparency.

For BGaming, the process works like this:

The studio sends maths files and artwork to iTech Labs or GLI for evaluation.
The lab certifies the title and issues a letter with checksum values.
The letter travels to the operator through the iAGCO portal.
Once uploaded, the slot becomes visible in the provincial lobby.

Because the same cycle repeats in every province that hosts the brand, Canadian players see identical RTP values regardless of location. This uniformity makes it easier to compare Elvis Frog between different platforms.

All BGaming titles include built-in reality checks that pop up every 60 minutes and loss-limit tools that let users phrase maximum daily spend.

Hybrid futures—Bonus Buy and Double Chance

Hold &, Win now mixes with two aggressive engagement levers:

Bonus Buy: God of Wealth Hold &, Win lets players purchase direct entry into either Free Spins or the Coin Respin. A fixed price of 60 times stake opens the jackpot round, and the RTP stays level at 95.24 percent.
Double Chance: Catch the Gold Hold &, Win adds a 50 percent ante to each spin. In return, the chance of triggering the feature rises from 0.45 percent to 0.91 percent. RTP does not move, but variance climbs because players stake more cash without boosting line payouts.

BGaming has filed trademark applications for a feature named Split Buy. Early descriptions hint that the option will let users pick between a Mini-only respin for 30 times stake or a full-jackpot respin for 80 times stake. If approved, Split Buy could meet AGCO transparency demands while giving budget players a cheaper door into the mechanic.

Other BGaming mechanics to explore

Hold &, Win dominates headlines, yet BGaming continues to experiment with separate systems that may merge later:

Blazing Reels: God of Wealth expands reels to a 3×3 super-symbol during free spins. This boost raises single-spin potential without stretching volatility.
Sticky Gamble: Aztec Magic Bonanza offers a post-win card flip where players can double their payout. Although not linked to Hold &, Win, the interactive layer could bolt onto coin rounds in the future.
First-Person View: Golden Piñata places the camera behind the reels, which has shown a rise in average mobile session length after the view switched.

Monitoring these features helps analysts predict which combo the studio may push to operators next.

Hold &, Win vs other jackpot models

Players choose jackpots for different reasons. A short comparison clarifies where Hold &, Win fits. Each model below uses a familiar title that Canadians can load in demo.

Model	Funding Source	Notable Example	Volatility Level	Information Shown to Player	Fit for $50 Evening Bankroll
Hold &, Win	House funded fixed prizes	Dragon Age Hold &, Win	Medium-High	All coin values visible	Strong
Progressive Network	Shared across many casinos	Mega Moolah	Very High	Only seed and current pot show	Weak
Cash-Collect	Coin values paid instantly, no respins	Might of Ra	Medium	Coin value appears	Moderate
Mystery Must-Drop	Pot must fall before a timer or value	Dragon’s Luck Daily Jackpot	Medium	Countdown visible, odds hidden	Moderate

Hold &, Win stands out because every coin multiplier is on screen, letting users estimate likely returns without needing advanced maths. That clarity aligns with Canadian regulator demands for transparent game design.

Learning path: Resources for players and affiliates

One article cannot cover every angle, yet the following form a roadmap for deeper study:

Try demo mode on BGaming’s Player Hub: no signup, full RTP display, includes Elvis Frog.
Read the detailed review of Elvis Frog in Vegas hosted at ResourceMaven: Elvis Frog in Vegas Review
Check iGaming Ontario quarterly performance reports for fresh data on active accounts and product share.
Monitor AGCO bulletins for slot standard updates such as variable RTP disclosures.
Use SlotCatalog filter tags to rank Hold &, Win releases by popularity in Canada and track new hybrids like Split Buy.

Following these sources puts factual ground under every strategy, promotion, or business pitch built around BGaming’s jackpot system.