Heart of Rio
Certified by the HGC (HGC-007635-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (26 July 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
Demo provided by the game studio via iGaming Tools. Free play only, no real money.
How it playsHow Heart of Rio plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested Heart of Rio yet, so it has no score.
Heart of Rio is a Pragmatic Play slot with 5 reels and 3 rows and 25 paylines. It is themed around Brazil.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-007635-TM; last updated in the register on 15 November 2023.
The only special feature the provider lists for Heart of Rio is free spins.
RTP 96.5%: what it means
The RTP (return to player) of Heart of Rio is 96.5%. Over a very large number of spins the game theoretically pays back €96.50 for every €100 staked; the remaining €3.50 (3.5%) is the house edge. It is not a forecast for one session: over a few spins everything is chance, and over time the edge stays with the casino.
That equals the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. 96.5% is the default value published by Pragmatic Play; a casino may offer Heart of Rio in a version with a different RTP, so check the game’s info screen.
Volatility: medium
The provider rates the volatility of Heart of Rio as “medium”. A balance between frequent small wins and rarer bigger ones. The balance swings noticeably, without the extremes of the most volatile games.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 58 share this level with Heart of Rio.
Max win: 10,500×
The top prize on Heart of Rio is 10,500× the stake, i.e. €10,500 at a €1 stake. It is a theoretical cap: most sessions end without coming anywhere near it. That is above the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 100 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for Heart of Rio in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
Free spins
A round of spins you are not charged for, usually triggered by scatter symbols. Anything won in the round is added to your balance. It is the only special feature the provider lists for Heart of Rio. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Heart of Rio?
The RTP of Heart of Rio is 96.5%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.5% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is Heart of Rio certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified Heart of Rio for online play, certificate HGC-007635-TM (last updated in the register on 15 November 2023). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on Heart of Rio?
10,500× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is Heart of Rio?
“Medium”, according to the provider. A balance between frequent small wins and rarer bigger ones.
What bonus features does Heart of Rio have?
According to the provider: free spins.
Can I play Heart of Rio for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
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Heart of Rio compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Rio | 96.5% | medium | 10,500× | 5×3 |
| Better Barn House Bonanza | 96.5% | medium | 35,000× | — |
| Book Of Kingdoms | 96.69% | medium | 20,000× | 5×3 |
| Caishen's Cash Pots | 96.49% | medium | 10,000× | 5×4 |
Compared with Better Barn House Bonanza (Pragmatic Play), Heart of Rio has the same RTP, the same volatility and a max win 3.3 times lower. Both have free spins. Only Better Barn House Bonanza has a jackpot and bonus buy.
Compared with Book Of Kingdoms (Pragmatic Play), Heart of Rio has an RTP 0.19 points lower, the same volatility and a max win 1.9 times lower. Both have free spins. Only Book Of Kingdoms has Hold & Win and a jackpot.
Compared with Caishen's Cash Pots (Pragmatic Play), Heart of Rio has an RTP 0.01 points higher, the same volatility and a max win 1.1 times higher. Both have free spins. Only Caishen's Cash Pots has multipliers and bonus buy.