Big Bass Bonanza Megaways
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways has the highest published RTP on the shortlist, paired with high volatility and a maximum win of 2,100x.
- RTP
- 96.72%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Lines
- megaways
- Fishing
- Pragmatic Play
Pokie guide · Australia
Slot machine games: the short version, with the terms read
Slot machine games look simple until you read the terms. This page covers how the published figures work, what the bonus conditions actually say, and which titles make the shortlist.
- 5pokies compared
- 96.72%best published return
- A$5max bet on a bonus
The shortlist
Picked on figures, not on promises
The shortlist below is ordered by published RTP from highest to lowest, using the figures shown on each game's page.
Checked on 16 October 2026
Big Bass Bonanza
Big Bass Bonanza sits a fraction below it at 96.71% RTP, with ten lines and the same 2,100x ceiling.
- RTP
- 96.71%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Lines
- 10
- Fishing
- Pragmatic Play
Madame Destiny Megaways
Madame Destiny Megaways publishes 96.51% RTP, high volatility and a maximum win of 5,000x.
- RTP
- 96.51%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Lines
- megaways
- Mystical
- Pragmatic Play
Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus publishes 96.5% RTP with a 5,000x maximum win and no line structure listed.
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Greek Mythology
- Pragmatic Play
Sweet Bonanza
Sweet Bonanza has the lowest published RTP here at 96.48%, but the largest maximum win at 21,100x, with medium-high volatility.
- RTP
- 96.48%
- Volatility
- Medium-High
- Max win
- 21,100x
- Candy
- Pragmatic Play
The same data, sortable
Sort by whichever figure decides it for you.
| 1Big Bass Bonanza Megaways | 96.72% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 2Big Bass Bonanza | 96.71% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 3Madame Destiny Megaways | 96.51% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 4Gates of Olympus | 96.5% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 5Sweet Bonanza | 96.48% | Medium-High | 21,100x | Pragmatic Play |
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How to read the numbers on any slot
Every pokie page lists a return-to-player figure, a volatility rating and a maximum win. The return figure is a long-run average across millions of spins, not a target for your session. A game with a higher figure does not owe you anything in an hour of play, and a lower one does not mean you will lose faster in a short sitting. The figure describes the game, not your night.
Volatility tells you how the payouts are shaped. High volatility means longer gaps between wins and a wider spread of results, so a small bankroll can disappear before a feature arrives. Medium-high sits between the two. Maximum win is the largest multiple of your stake the game can pay, and it is a ceiling, not a forecast. Treat all three as description, not instruction.
Line games and scatter-pays games
Older-style line games pay when symbols land on set lines from the leftmost reel. You choose how many lines to cover, and wins are calculated per line. Modern scatter-pays games, sometimes called cluster or anywhere-pays, ignore lines entirely and pay when enough matching symbols appear anywhere on the reels. That changes how often you see a win, but not the long-run return, which is set by the maths behind the game.
The difference matters for how a session feels. Line games can produce small, frequent returns that stretch a bankroll, while scatter-pays games often run quiet and then land a large combination. Neither format is better. If you prefer steady small hits, line games suit; if you accept long dry spells for a shot at a bigger combination, scatter-pays games are built that way. Both can still take your money.
The bonus terms you must read
Our partner publishes a first deposit bonus of 600% cash, daily cashback of 10% of losses, a minimum deposit of US$20 and a maximum bet on a bonus of A$5. Those are the figures as published. Read them together, because the maximum bet applies while any bonus is active. Bet above it and you can lose the bonus and any winnings tied to it, even if the spin itself wins.
The minimum deposit is in US dollars, so your bank or card may convert and charge a fee. Cashback is calculated on losses, which means it arrives after a losing day, not before. A bonus is not free money: it is a condition attached to your own deposit, and the terms decide whether you keep anything from it. If a term is unclear, treat that as a reason to stop, not to guess.
FAQ
Questions this page gets asked
What does RTP mean on a slot machine game?
RTP is the long-run average return to players over millions of spins, expressed as a percentage of total stakes. It is not a promise for your session. A single hour can land far above or below that figure.
Are scatter-pays games better than line games?
Neither format is better in return terms, because the maths behind each game sets its own average. Scatter-pays games tend to pay less often but in larger combinations, while line games can pay smaller amounts more frequently. Choose based on how you want a session to feel, not on a claim of advantage.
What is the maximum bet while a bonus is active?
Our partner's published terms set a maximum bet on a bonus of A$5. Exceeding it can void the bonus and any winnings connected to it. Check the term before you opt in, not after.
Can I withdraw cashback straight away?
Cashback is published as 10% of losses on a daily basis, and bonus terms may attach conditions to it. Read the specific term for the cashback you receive. If a condition is not clear, ask support before relying on the funds.