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Western Gold 2 key art — Wild West / gold rush themed slot by All41 Studios, 2023

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Western Gold 2

All41 Studios · 2023

All41 Studios' 2023 sequel to Western Gold. 25 paylines, sticky wilds in free spins, and a max win of 5,000× stake — a measured upgrade over the 2018 original.

Quick facts

Studio
All41 Studios
Distributor
Games Global
Released
2023
Reels × Rows
5 × 3
Paylines
25
RTP
96.50%
Volatility
Medium-High
Max win
5,000× stake
Min bet
$0.25
Max bet
$25.00
Theme
Wild West / gold rush
Type
Video Slot

About the game

Western Gold 2 is All41 Studios' 2023 follow-up to the 2018 Western Gold slot. The Wild West theme is unchanged — sheriffs, outlaws, dynamite, gold nuggets — but the math has been updated. The original ran on 20 paylines with a 1,500× cap; the sequel uses 25 paylines and pushes the cap to 5,000× stake.

The free-spins round is the design hook. Three or more dynamite scatters trigger 10 free spins. Wilds that land during free spins lock in place for the duration of the round, building up over multiple spins. Five spins into a hot round, the sticky wilds can produce screen-wide payouts on subsequent spins. Three more scatters during the round retrigger another 10 spins, with the existing sticky wilds preserved. Most of the math sits in chained free-spins triggers — base-game returns are modest by design.

Key features

  • Sticky wilds in free spins
  • 10 free spins, retriggerable
  • Wild sheriff's badge substitutes for all
  • 25 fixed paylines
  • Medium-high volatility

Screenshots

Western Gold 2 base game screenshot — 5×3 reels
Base game
Western Gold 2 bonus round screenshot — free spins feature
Bonus round

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Frequently asked questions

What is the RTP of Western Gold 2?
96.50% in the standard configuration — slightly above the Ontario industry average. Some operators may host lower-RTP variants — confirm via the in-game info screen.
How do sticky wilds work in free spins?
During the free-spins round, any wild that lands stays in place for the rest of the round. They accumulate across spins, so a hot round with multiple wilds can produce screen-wide payouts on later spins. Retriggering free spins preserves existing sticky wilds — the most valuable case for the round's math.
How does it compare to the original Western Gold?
Western Gold (2018) is a 20-line slot with a 1,500× cap. Western Gold 2 (2023) updates to 25 lines and a 5,000× cap with sticky wilds in free spins. Same theme and overall pacing, more upside in the sequel.
Is this slot legal to play in Ontario?
Yes — provided you play at an iGaming Ontario / AGCO-licensed operator. The casinos listed above are Ontario-licensed. Playing on unregulated international sites from within Ontario is not legal and offers no consumer protections.

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