Best Slot Providers Compared: Pragmatic, Hacksaw, Nolimit & More
By Scatter Drop Editorial Team · Updated 10 November 2026 · 2 min read
Players often pick slots by studio, because each studio has a recognisable style. Here is how the five biggest catalogues on Scatter Drop compare, using only the data the providers publish. Averages are based on the games we list and update as our catalogue grows.
| Provider | Slots listed | Avg. published RTP | Median max win | Most common volatility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGaming | 227 | ~96.5% | 5,000x | Very high |
| Pragmatic Play | 185 | ~96.4% | ~5,300x | High (where published) |
| Nolimit City | 130 | ~96.1% | 20,000x | Extreme / Insane |
| Thunderkick | 107 | ~95.6% | ~8,300x | High |
| Hacksaw Gaming | 102 | ~96.3%* | 10,000x | Mixed |
*Hacksaw publishes RTP for only some of its games; the average uses those figures.
Pragmatic Play – high-volume hit makers
Pragmatic releases new games almost every week and owns some of the most-played titles in the world, including Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza. Expect polished scatter-pays and tumble games, frequent sequels ("1000" editions) and bonus buys.
BGaming – data-rich and varied
BGaming publishes unusually detailed game sheets – RTP, volatility, hit rate and bonus frequency – which is why we can show so much data for its games. The catalogue mixes crypto-flavoured classics, fruit games and high-volatility features; Mystic Reels tops its max-win list in our database.
Nolimit City – maximum volatility
Nolimit City is known for dark themes, patented xMechanics and enormous max wins: Tombstone Slaughter advertises 500,000x. Most of its modern games are rated Extreme or Insane volatility – fun in demo mode, demanding with real money.
Thunderkick – art and personality
Thunderkick is the most art-driven studio here, from Esqueleto Explosivo to 1429 Uncharted Seas, whose 98.6% RTP is one of the highest published anywhere. Note that several recent Thunderkick releases publish RTPs around 94%, which pulls the studio average down.
Hacksaw Gaming – tiered bonuses and DuelReels
Hacksaw built its reputation on compact grids, three-tier bonuses and the DuelReels mechanic. Its "Le" series starring Smokey the raccoon – from Le Bandit to Le Cowboy – is one of the most recognisable in slots.
How to choose
Studio style is a useful shortcut, but the numbers on each game matter more. Compare RTP, volatility and max win on every slot page, and browse by what you want rather than who made it – for example high RTP slots or low volatility slots.
