SmartSoft releases a rebuilt JetX crash game with four bets per round
On 16 October 2026 SmartSoft announced a rebuilt version of JetX, its 2018 flying crash game, with a redesigned screen, four bets per round, expanded autoplay and a 3.5 MB file size. The details come from the supplier, and no return to player figure was published in the announcement.
Crash games such as JetX are popular with African players because they are quick, mobile friendly and light on data. That is also why they deserve care: rounds are short, so spending can add up fast. A game rebuilt for more bets per session is built to keep sessions busy, which is an operator goal and not a player benefit. We have not tested this version, and we do not know which casinos serving South African players will carry it. Check the game information screen for the return to player figure before you stake anything, and set a deposit limit first.
What SmartSoft announced
SmartSoft, the Georgian studio that launched JetX in 2018, says it has rebuilt the game from the ground up. The announcement was published on 16 October 2026 and describes the new version as the next chapter of the original flying crash game. It is a supplier announcement, so every claim below is the company's own description and has not been tested by us.
In a crash game a multiplier climbs from 1x until the round ends at a random point. A player must cash out before it ends, or the stake is lost. JetX popularised the flying version of that idea.
The changes, in plain terms
- A redesigned screen, with a multiplier display twice as large and a canvas three times larger, adapting to the device.
- Sound effects that build as the multiplier rises.
- A 3.5 MB game size, aimed at loading quickly on weaker connections.
- Four bets can be placed in a single round, plus expanded autoplay settings.
- An auto cash-out progress bar, a live panel showing who is in and who has cashed out, colour-graded multipliers and a history of up to 100 rounds.
- On-screen connection speed and local currency symbols.
SmartSoft frames the work around what operators track: speed, bets per session, session length and retention. The announcement did not publish a return to player figure, a volatility rating or a list of casinos carrying the game.
What it means for South African players
Light file sizes matter on mobile data, so a lean crash game will suit many players here. Four bets per round and wider autoplay options also mean you can place more money at risk in less time. Autoplay in particular removes the pause where you might decide to stop, so treat it with caution.
Nothing in the announcement says the game is licensed for South Africa, and no South African operator is licensed for interactive casino games. Casinos that accept South African players do so from offshore licences. Our casino reviews show what we have and have not verified about each one.
What to watch next
Watch for the published return to player and maximum win figures, and for which casinos list the new version. Independent certification is claimed by the supplier for its games in general, but you should confirm it at the testing lab's own site, not from a logo on a casino page. If you play crash games, use deposit limits and session reminders, and remember that every round is independent of the last.