Big Time Gaming

Overview

Big Time Gaming (BTG) is an Australian slot studio founded in Sydney in 2011 by Nik Robinson. The company invented the Megaways mechanic, producing up to 117,649 ways to win. In 2021, Evolution AB acquired BTG for up to 450 million EUR.

Key innovations

The Megaways engine, patented by BTG, has been licensed to dozens of third-party developers including Pragmatic Play, Blueprint Gaming, and Red Tiger, making it one of the most widely adopted slot mechanics in the industry.

Notable titles

Bonanza Megaways (December 2016) was the title that popularised the mechanic globally. Extra Chilli Megaways and White Rabbit Megaways (97.24% RTP) followed as further demonstrations of the format.

RTP and licensing

BTG titles typically publish RTPs between 96% and 97.2%, with White Rabbit at the upper end. The studio operates under Evolution's regulatory umbrella.