New Pokies

Fresh releases added every week from all 50+ studios we partner with. Sorted by release date – the newest pokies Australia has to offer are always at the top of this section. If a title just hit the global market, it’s here. Perfect for players who want to be the first to discover the next breakout slot.

Popular Pokies

The games Aussie players are actually spinning right now. Sorted by real-time play volume across the ThePokiesNet platform. This section updates continuously – no cherry-picking, no sponsored placements. Just the genuine top performers sorted by actual player activity.

Megaways Pokies

The Megaways engine by Big Time Gaming changes the number of symbols on each reel with every spin, generating up to 117,649 ways to win simultaneously. Combined with cascading reels (winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in), Megaways pokies can string together multiple consecutive wins from a single spin. The top Megaways titles at ThePokiesNet include Bonanza, Extra Chilli, Rick & Morty Megaways, and Primal Megaways.

Jackpot Pokies

Progressive jackpot pokies pool a small percentage of every bet across all players into a growing prize pool. The jackpot accumulates until one player hits the trigger condition. At ThePokiesNet, our jackpot section covers both network progressives (building across multiple casinos simultaneously) and standalone progressives (building within a single game). Current jackpot titles include titles from Microgaming, Playtech, and Pragmatic Play’s Drops & Wins network.

Classic Pokies

Three-reel fruit machines. Bar symbols. Single paylines. These are the games that feel like the machine in the corner of your local RSL – except you’re playing them from your phone for real money. Classic pokies are low-volatility by nature: smaller, more frequent wins that stretch your session without the high-drama swings of a 5-reel video slot. Perfect for conservative bankroll management or when you just want straightforward play.

Bonus Buy Pokies

Bonus Buy (sometimes called Feature Buy) pokies let you skip straight to the bonus round by paying a fixed premium – typically 50–100x your base bet. If you’ve ever spent 200 spins waiting for a bonus to trigger on a favourite slot, Bonus Buy removes that frustration entirely. Popular Bonus Buy titles at ThePokiesNet include Sweet Bonanza (Pragmatic Play), Deadwood (Nolimit City), and Mental (Hacksaw Gaming).

High RTP Pokies

RTP (Return to Player) is the theoretical long-term payout percentage of a pokie. A 97% RTP means that for every $100 wagered over millions of spins, the game returns $97 on average to players. Our High RTP category filters the lobby to only show games with 96%+ certified RTP. This is the section for mathematically informed players who want the best long-run theoretical return. Note: RTP is calculated over millions of spins – individual sessions will vary significantly from the stated RTP.

Pragmatic Play – 380+ Pokies

The most prolific studio in our library. Pragmatic Play release 5–7 new slots per month and their catalogue includes some of the most-played titles globally – Gates of Olympus (max win 5,000x), Sweet Bonanza (max win 21,100x), Starlight Princess, Sugar Rush 1000, and the entire Drops & Wins jackpot network.

NetEnt – 160+ Pokies

NetEnt built the modern video slot format. Starburst (96.09% RTP, low volatility – the most popular demo slot ever made), Gonzo’s Quest (pioneered cascading reels), Dead or Alive II (high-volatility, beloved by Aussie punters), and Aloha Cluster Pays are all NetEnt titles you’ll find at ThePokiesNet.

Hacksaw Gaming – 126+ Pokies

Hacksaw arrived relatively recently and immediately built a reputation for extreme high-volatility games with massive max wins. Wanted Dead or a Wild (max win 12,305x), Mental, Chaos Crew, and the Sticky Bandits series are Hacksaw titles with dedicated followings among Aussie high-volatility players.

Relax Gaming – 100+ Pokies

Home of Money Train 3 – one of the most discussed high-volatility pokies in the world, with a theoretical max win of 100,000x the bet. Relax Gaming specialises in cinematic, narrative-driven slots with innovative mechanics like the Respins of Doom feature. Also in their library: Snake Arena, Hellcatraz, and Wolf Riches.

Nolimit City – 50+ Pokies

Nolimit City developed xWays and xNudge mechanics that have become industry standards. Their games push variance to the extreme – Fire in the Hole 2, Mental, and Tombstone RIP are among the most high-profile titles. Nolimit City games are for players who want the genuine chance of a 5-figure or 6-figure win from a single session.

BGaming · Wazdan · Yggdrasil

BGaming delivers Bitcoin-native pokies with crypto-specific mechanics. Wazdan is known for its Volatility Levels™ feature – players can manually adjust between low, medium, and high variance on supported games. Yggdrasil produces visually premium titles with the Gigablox and GigaWays mechanics across their Vikings, Dwarf Mine, and Holmes series.

RTP: 96.51% · Volatility: High · Max Win: 21,100x
Tumble mechanics replace paylines entirely – winning symbols disappear and new ones fall in, chaining wins. Free Spins with multiplier bombs up to 100x make Sweet Bonanza one of the highest potential pokies in our library. The Bonus Buy option lets you trigger Free Spins instantly for 100x your base bet.

RTP: 96.5% · Volatility: Very High · Max Win: 5,000x
Zeus and cascading multipliers. Each spin can apply random 2x–500x multipliers before paying – during Free Spins, these stack. A single Free Spins round with multiplier accumulation can deliver the full 5,000x max win. Australia’s most played pokie at ThePokiesNet over the past 12 months.

RTP: 96.1% · Volatility: Extreme · Max Win: 100,000x
The Money Cart bonus is a free respin feature where sticky special symbols build on a 5×4 grid. Collector, Multiplier, Payer and Persistent symbols interact to create compound wins. At its theoretical maximum, a Money Cart bonus can award the full 100,000x – a figure most high-volatility players consider the pinnacle of modern slots.

RTP: 96.09% · Volatility: Low · Max Win: 50,000 coins
The most recognised pokie in the world. Low volatility, frequent wins, and the iconic expanding Wild that triggers a free respin makes Starburst the go-to for conservative play or working through free spins bonuses. One of the most common eligible games for no deposit offers at ThePokiesNet.

RTP: 96.38% · Volatility: Very High · Max Win: 12,305x
Wild West theme with sticky Wilds that expand across the entire 5×5 grid. The standout mechanic is the Wanted Free Spins – a showdown-style bonus where Wild symbols build across the board. One of Hacksaw Gaming’s signature high-variance titles and a consistent favourite in our Popular Pokies section.