Nolimit City casino games are extreme-volatility video slots built around the studio's own "x" mechanics, such as xWays, xNudge, xSplit and xBomb. The studio has been part of Evolution since a deal announced in June 2022. This page sets out what the mechanics do, the published RTP and max-win figures, and how the games run under UK rules as of 20 October 2026.
Nolimit City is a slot studio owned by Evolution (deal announced June 2022) with its registered office in St Julian's, Malta.
Its slots are known for extreme or "insane" volatility and max wins up to 300,000x the stake (Tombstone RIP).
In Great Britain the games run without autoplay, with at least 2.5 seconds per spin and stakes capped at £5 (25+) or £2 (18–24).
Default RTPs in our slot data sit around 96.0%–96.1%, but casinos can run other versions, so check the help screen.
Treat a session as paid entertainment: on these games most sessions end below the starting balance.
Co-founder
Jonas Tegman
Registered office
St Julian's, Malta
Teams
Sweden, Malta and India
Owner
Evolution (deal announced June 2022)
Signature mechanics
xWays, xNudge, xSplit, xBomb
Highest max win covered
300,000x (Tombstone RIP)
Nolimit City casino games at a glance
Nolimit City makes online slots for players who accept long losing runs in return for rare, very large features. Its titles carry published volatility labels such as "Extreme" and "Insane", and several list max wins in the tens or hundreds of thousands of times the stake. The studio sells its games to licensed casinos rather than running a casino of its own, so you play them inside an operator's lobby, under that operator's account rules and UK licence.
Three things set Nolimit City casino games apart from a typical studio's releases. First, nearly every game uses one or more trademark-style "x" mechanics that change the grid during play. Second, the themes are deliberately dark and adult, which matters because UK advertising rules bar anything with particular appeal to under-18s. Third, the maths sits at the far end of the volatility scale, which shapes how a session feels more than any theme does.
Everything on this page comes from published studio, regulator and game-sheet information. We haven't played these games for this page, and no figure here describes what you personally should expect from a session.
Who owns Nolimit City and where the studio works
Nolimit City was co-founded by Jonas Tegman and grew from a Swedish development base into a business with teams in Sweden, Malta and India. Its registered office is in St Julian's, Malta. In June 2022 Evolution, the live-casino group listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, announced a deal to buy the studio; the reported value was up to €340m, made up of €200m upfront and up to €140m in earn-outs.
Under Evolution, Nolimit City sits alongside NetEnt, Red Tiger and Big Time Gaming. In practice that means its titles often reach casinos through the same commercial pipes as Evolution's live casino tables, which helps explain why you see Nolimit City games across most large UK lobbies. The studio still releases under its own name and keeps its own design identity.
Nolimit City company facts
Item
Detail
Co-founder
Jonas Tegman
Registered office
St Julian's, Malta
Teams
Sweden, Malta and India
Parent company
Evolution (deal announced June 2022)
Reported deal value
Up to €340m (€200m upfront, €140m earn-outs)
Sister slot studios
NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming
The xMechanics behind Nolimit City slots
The "x" features are the studio's calling card. Each one is a rule that changes how symbols land or how the grid is counted, and most games mix two or three of them. The game's help screen explains exactly how each works in that title, but the broad ideas are consistent.
Common Nolimit City mechanics and what they do
Mechanic
What happens
Effect on play
xWays
A special symbol reveals two or more matching symbols in one position
Adds extra ways to win on that spin
xNudge
A wild nudges into full view, raising its multiplier with each step
Pushes multipliers up during wins
xSplit
A symbol splits the symbols on its row in two
Doubles symbols on a reel and can create large combinations
xBomb
A wild explodes, clearing nearby symbols and expanding the grid
Combines cascades with a growing layout
Enhancer Cells
Coloured cells above reels unlock extra features when filled
Builds feature potential across spins (seen in San Quentin xWays)
What this means for you is variance. Each mechanic adds a small chance of an outsized result, and the price of those chances comes out of the regular hits. A spin can look busy on screen and still return nothing, which the UK's losses disguised as wins ban is designed to make clear: games may not celebrate a return equal to or smaller than the stake.
Best-known Nolimit City games and their published figures
The table below lists Nolimit City titles from our slot data. RTPs are the default version the studio publishes; a casino can choose a different version, so the live figure is always the one in the game's own information screen.
Nolimit City slots: published RTP, volatility and max win
Slot
RTP (default)
Volatility
Max win
Released
Tombstone RIP
96.08%
Insane
300,000x
January 2022
San Quentin xWays
96.03%
Extreme
150,000x
2021
Folsom Prison
96.07%
Insane
75,000x
14 June 2022
Mental
96.08%
Extreme
66,666x
31 August 2021
Fire in the Hole xBomb
96.06%
Extreme
60,000x
2021
Das xBoot
96.03%
Extreme
55,200x
14 September 2021
Book of Shadows
96.01%
Extreme
30,338x
20 August 2020
East Coast vs West Coast
96.04%
Extreme
30,618x
February 2021
Punk Rocker
96.01%
High
15,072x
2020
Deadwood
96.03%
Extreme
13,950x
2020
Two patterns stand out. The defaults cluster tightly around 96%, so RTP alone tells you little about which Nolimit City game to pick. And the max wins rise steeply with the newer releases, which reflects how the studio has leaned further into rare top-end outcomes. For context on what a figure like 96.08% does and doesn't promise, see RTP explained.
Why Nolimit City slots swing so hard: the maths in pounds
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins, so it describes the game, not your evening. A 96.03% RTP means that for every £100 staked across all players, the game is designed to pay back about £96.03 over time; the remaining £3.97 is the house's share. Volatility describes how unevenly that return arrives.
Take a £20 budget at 20p a spin. That buys 100 spins if nothing comes back, about four to five minutes of play at the UK's 2.5-second minimum. On a medium-volatility game, small wins would usually recycle some of that money. On an extreme-volatility Nolimit City slot, a large share of the return is locked inside features that may not trigger at all in 100 spins, so it's common for £20 to go without the bonus round appearing. The hit frequency is the figure to look for, where a game publishes it.
£100 staked at 96.03% RTP: expected long-run cost about £3.97, but the actual result of one session can be anything from losing the full £100 to a rare large win.
£50 staked at 10p a spin: 500 spins, roughly 21 minutes at the minimum pace.
£50 staked at £1 a spin: 50 spins, around two minutes of play, with a far higher chance of seeing no feature at all.
300,000x max wins at UK stakes: what the ceiling means
A max win is a cap on what one game round can pay, written as a multiple of the stake. It's the ceiling, not a target, and the published odds of reaching it on games like these are extremely long. Because the UK stake limits cap what you can bet, they also cap what any max win is worth in pounds.
Tombstone RIP's 300,000x cap at different stakes
Stake per spin
Who can bet it
Theoretical cap
10p
Any adult
£30,000
50p
Any adult
£150,000
£2
Maximum for ages 18–24
£600,000
£5
Maximum for ages 25+
£1,500,000
Casinos may also apply their own maximum payout per game round in their terms, and that can be lower than the game's cap. Before staking more because of a headline multiplier, read the casino's terms and remember the maths: the bigger the ceiling, the more of the RTP is reserved for outcomes almost nobody sees.
How Nolimit City casino games run under UK rules
Nolimit City's games are built for many markets, and the versions supplied to Great Britain follow the Gambling Commission's Remote gambling and software technical standards (opens in a new tab). Several design rules have applied to slots since 31 October 2021, and the stake limits followed in 2025.
Outside Britain, Nolimit City is widely associated with feature buys. Slots supplied to UK-licensed casinos don't offer that option, so you reach the bonus rounds only by triggering them during normal play; our bonus buy explainer sets out what is and isn't confirmed about that. If you see a Nolimit City game offering a paid feature to a UK player, that's a sign you may be on a site outside the UK system.
Licensing, testing and the 2026 Evolution settlement
Every studio whose games appear at UK-licensed casinos has to supply them through a business licensed by the Gambling Commission, and the games are tested against the technical standards before launch (our guide to game testing explains how). Evolution's UK licence holder is Evolution Malta Holding Limited. You can search any business, trading name or account number on the Gambling Commission's register of gambling businesses (opens in a new tab).
In July 2026 the Commission announced that Evolution Malta Holding Limited agreed to pay £4.75m (opens in a new tab) after its games appeared on unlicensed sites that people in Great Britain could reach. The case concerned the group's controls over where its content ended up, not the fairness of individual games. For players, it's a reminder that the same game title can appear on unlicensed websites, where none of the UK protections apply. Our offshore casinos guide covers what you give up there.
How to find Nolimit City casino games in a UK lobby
Most large UK casinos carry the studio, but catalogues change and we don't hold a confirmed list for each partner, so check the lobby itself. The general method below works at most sites.
Check the casino on the Gambling Commission register before you sign up.
Log in, because UK sites only show demo play after age verification.
Open the slots lobby and look for a Provider or Studio filter, then choose Nolimit City.
If there is no filter, type a title such as "Mental" or "Tombstone" into the search box.
Open the game's information screen and note the RTP, volatility and max win for that casino's version.
Set your stake and a session budget before the first spin.
If a casino's search returns nothing, it may simply not carry the game. Don't take a missing title as a sign of anything else.
Playing extreme-volatility slots with a plan
Games built around rare features are the ones where a budget matters most. Decide the amount you're comfortable losing, divide it by your stake to see how many spins it buys, and stop when it's gone. Since 31 October 2025 UK casinos must prompt you to set a financial limit before your first deposit, and deposit limits can be lowered instantly. If play stops feeling like entertainment, the free National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 is run by GamCare (opens in a new tab) around the clock, and our safer gambling hub lists other support.
Where to play Nolimit City casino games in the UK
Our five partner casinos are licensed by the Gambling Commission. We don't have confirmed partner catalogue data for Nolimit City, so use each lobby's provider filter before depositing. The three offers below are slot offers, not Nolimit City offers, and all three are 18+ with terms applying (checked 5 October 2026).
Coral: new players who deposit and bet £10 or more on slots get 100 free spins at 10p each on selected games (£10 of spins). Accept within 48 hours, use within 7 days; no wagering on winnings. PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe, prepaid cards and certain debit cards don't qualify.
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Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited, so check the terms before opening accounts at both.
None of these offers is tied to Nolimit City titles: Coral and Ladbrokes give 10p spins on selected games, and PlayOJO's 80 spins are on Big Bass Bonanza. 18+, terms apply.
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Read the Coral reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
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Read the Ladbrokes reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
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Read the PlayOJO reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, UKGC account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Nolimit City?
Evolution owns Nolimit City, after a deal announced in June 2022. The reported terms were up to €340m, with €200m paid upfront and up to €140m in earn-outs. Evolution is a Nasdaq Stockholm-listed group best known for live casino, and it also owns NetEnt, Red Tiger and Big Time Gaming. Nolimit City kept its own brand and design style after the deal, and its registered office is in St Julian's, Malta. The studio was co-founded by Jonas Tegman and has teams in Sweden, Malta and India.
Are Nolimit City games legal in the UK?
Yes, Nolimit City games are legal to play in the UK when you play them at a casino licensed by the Gambling Commission. The licensed versions follow British rules: no autoplay, at least 2.5 seconds per spin, stakes capped at £5 for players aged 25 and over and £2 for those aged 18–24, and no feature buy. The same titles sometimes appear on unlicensed websites, where none of those protections apply. Check any casino on the register first, using our licence check guide.
What is the highest max win on a Nolimit City slot?
Of the Nolimit City games in our slot data, Tombstone RIP has the highest published max win at 300,000x the stake. San Quentin xWays lists 150,000x and Folsom Prison 75,000x. A max win is a cap on one round, not a likely result; on games like these the chance of reaching it is extremely small. At a 10p stake the 300,000x cap equals £30,000, and casinos may set a lower maximum payout in their own terms. See our max win guide for how caps work.
What RTP do Nolimit City slots have?
Nolimit City's default RTPs in our slot data range from 96.01% to 96.08%, for example 96.08% on Mental and Tombstone RIP. Casinos can pick lower versions of many slots, so the figure that applies to you is the one shown in that casino's game information screen. RTP is a long-run average: at 96.08%, the game is designed to return about £96.08 per £100 staked over a very large number of spins, not in your session. Our guide on how to check slot RTP shows where to find it.
What does xWays mean?
xWays is a Nolimit City mechanic where a special symbol lands and reveals two or more identical symbols in that single position. Because ways-to-win games multiply the number of symbols on each reel, one xWays symbol can increase the total ways on that spin considerably. It appears in titles such as San Quentin xWays and Mental. The mechanic adds variance rather than value: the RTP already includes it. Our ways to win glossary entry explains how the count of ways is worked out.
Can I buy the bonus on Nolimit City games in the UK?
No, UK-licensed casinos don't offer feature buys on Nolimit City slots, even though the studio's games include the option in some other markets. In Britain, you reach the bonus round only by triggering it during normal spins. No published Commission rule or start date confirms a formal ban, so we describe it as the way games are supplied to Great Britain. If a site offers you a paid Nolimit City feature, check whether it's licensed. Our bonus buy page has more detail.
Why are Nolimit City slots so volatile?
Nolimit City deliberately puts a large share of each game's return into rare features and very high multipliers, which leaves less for small, frequent wins. That's what labels like Extreme and Insane signal. With a 96% RTP, the long-run cost per £100 staked is around £4, but individual sessions swing widely and many end without a bonus round. If you prefer steadier play, compare with lower-volatility games using our volatility explainer, and size stakes so your budget covers enough spins.
Can I play Nolimit City games for free in demo mode?
Yes, many UK casinos offer demo versions, but only after you've verified your age, a rule in place since May 2019. That means you need a registered, verified account even to try a free-play version. Demo mode uses the same game logic, so it's a useful way to learn how xNudge or xBomb works before staking money. Demo results don't predict real-money results, though. Our demo play guide explains the details.
Are Nolimit City games fair?
Nolimit City games supplied to UK-licensed casinos must meet the Gambling Commission's technical standards and are tested before release, which includes checking the random number generator and the published return. Fair in this sense means the outcomes are random and match the stated maths; it doesn't mean the game favours the player, because the house edge still applies. You can read more about independent checks in our testing labs guide and the question how do I know if a slot is fair.
Which casinos have Nolimit City games?
Most large UK casino lobbies carry Nolimit City, but we don't hold a confirmed, current catalogue for each of our partners, so check the casino's provider filter or search box before you deposit. The studio's ownership by Evolution means its games are widely distributed. Use a UK-licensed site only, check the game's information screen for the RTP version in use, and note that our partners' current offers use selected games or Big Bass Bonanza, not Nolimit City titles. See the providers hub for other studios.
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