High RTP Pokies: 20 Games Above 96.4% Compared
The RTP figures below are the top or default settings published by each studio and listed in our game reviews. A casino can run a lower version of the same game, so the list is a starting point: confirm the figure in the game’s rules before you play. All 20 games have an RTP of 96.43% or more, and two exceed 97.5%.
For what RTP means and why it describes the long run only, read RTP explained. This page is part of our online pokies guide.
20 High RTP Pokies, Ranked by Published RTP
| # | Pokie | Studio | RTP (top / default) | Volatility | Max win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book of 99 | Relax Gaming | 99% | High | 12,075x |
| 2 | Blood Suckers | NetEnt | 98.00% | Medium | 900x |
| 3 | Wild Swarm | Push Gaming | 97.03% | Mid-high | 3,069x |
| 4 | Big Bad Wolf | Quickspin | 97% model | High | see review |
| 5 | Jammin’ Jars | Push Gaming | up to 96.83% | High | 19,998.5x |
| 6 | Dead or Alive 2 | NetEnt | 96.80% | High | 100,000x |
| 7 | Razor Shark | Push Gaming | 96.70% | High | no fixed cap published |
| 8 | Divine Fortune | NetEnt | 96.59% | Medium | 1,000x + jackpot |
| 9 | Madame Destiny Megaways | Pragmatic Play | 96.56% | Medium | 5,000x |
| 10 | Twin Spin | NetEnt | 96.55% | Medium | 1,000x |
| 11 | Razor Returns | Push Gaming | 96.55% | High | 100,000x |
| 12 | Reactoonz | Play’n GO | up to 96.51% | High | 4,570x |
| 13 | Gates of Olympus | Pragmatic Play | 96.50% | Medium | 5,000x |
| 14 | Sugar Rush | Pragmatic Play | 96.50% | High | 5,000x |
| 15 | Mount Magmas | Push Gaming | 96.50% | Medium | see review |
| 16 | Sweet Bonanza | Pragmatic Play | 96.49% to 96.60% | Low (in-game rating) | 21,100x |
| 17 | Joker Bombs | Hacksaw Gaming | 96.48% | Medium | 5,000x |
| 18 | Retro Tapes | Push Gaming | 96.47% | High | 10,000x |
| 19 | Hellcatraz | Relax Gaming | 96.46% | High | 51,840x |
| 20 | Fat Banker | Push Gaming | 96.43% | High | 25,000x |
What the Difference Is Worth in A$
The expected loss equals turnover multiplied by the house edge. On A$1,000 of total bets:
| RTP | House edge | Expected loss per A$1,000 | Per A$10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% (Book of 99) | 1% | A$10 | A$100 |
| 98% (Blood Suckers) | 2% | A$20 | A$200 |
| 96.5% (Gates of Olympus) | 3.5% | A$35 | A$350 |
| 96% (typical default) | 4% | A$40 | A$400 |
| 94% (common reduced version) | 6% | A$60 | A$600 |
| 90% (low version, e.g. Big Bad Wolf 90% model) | 10% | A$100 | A$1,000 |
The biggest saving usually comes not from picking the top game on the list, but from avoiding reduced versions. Moving from a 90% build to a 96% build of the same pokie cuts the expected loss by 60%.
Notes on the Top Five
Book of 99 (99%)
Relax Gaming’s 10-line book game has a 1% theoretical house edge. It is rated high volatility, and most of the return comes from free spins with an expanding symbol. A collection meter triggers free spins after 99 Book symbols, which caps the longest dry spells without changing the RTP.
Blood Suckers (98%)
NetEnt’s 2009 vampire game combines a 98% RTP with a 45% hit frequency and a 900x maximum win. The free spins triple all wins, and a pick-and-click bonus adds a second feature. It is one of the steadiest high-RTP options, which is why casinos often exclude it from bonus wagering.
Wild Swarm (97.03%)
Push Gaming lists two settings: 97.03% and 94.67%. The top setting is high for a 20-line game with sticky-wild free spins and a mid-high volatility rating.
Big Bad Wolf (97% model)
Quickspin sells Big Bad Wolf in a 97% and a 90% model, and the free demo runs the 90% version. This seven-point gap is the clearest example of why checking the version matters.
Jammin’ Jars (up to 96.83%)
The 8×8 cluster game reaches its RTP through moving Jar wilds with growing multipliers. Lower versions exist, and it is rated high volatility. See cluster pays.
Notes on Positions 6 to 13
- Dead or Alive 2 (96.80%): 9 lines, 30% hit frequency, and three sticky-wild free spins modes. NetEnt lists the 100,000x maximum in the Train Heist mode. One of the most volatile games on the list.
- Razor Shark (96.70%): Push Gaming’s Mystery Stacks and Razor Reveal feature. No fixed maximum is published; the alternative setting is 94.06%.
- Divine Fortune (96.59%): medium volatility, 20% hit frequency, 1,000x regular cap plus a progressive Mega jackpot. Part of the RTP funds the jackpot, so the regular-game return is lower; see progressive jackpots.
- Madame Destiny Megaways (96.56%): rises to 96.67% with Ante Bet or bonus buy. One of few Megaways games rated medium volatility.
- Twin Spin (96.55%): 243 ways, 28% hit frequency, no free spins. The Twin Reel feature links 2 to 5 adjacent reels on every spin.
- Razor Returns (96.55%): high volatility with a 100,000x maximum, the sequel to Razor Shark.
- Reactoonz (up to 96.51%): 7×7 cluster game with Quantum Leap features and a 4,570x cap.
- Gates of Olympus and Sugar Rush (96.50%): Pragmatic Play keeps 96.50% with bonus buy on both, but lower operator versions exist.
How This List Was Built
Every game here has a full review on our site, and the RTP is the figure the studio publishes as its top or default setting. We did not include games where only a reduced version is documented, and we did not rank by observed results, which are meaningless over short samples. Where a studio gives a range (Sweet Bonanza: 96.49% to 96.60%), the table shows the range. Where a studio supplies alternative settings, they are listed below. The list will change as we review more games.
Lower Versions to Watch For
Several games on this list are known to exist in reduced settings, according to the studios’ own documentation:
- Big Bamboo (not listed above): 96.13% and 94.13%.
- Fat Banker: 96.43% and 94.45%.
- Retro Tapes: 96.47% and 94.46%.
- Razor Shark: 96.70% and 94.06%.
- Wild Swarm: 97.03% and 94.67%.
- Big Bad Wolf: 97% and 90%.
To check yours, open the info or rules screen at the casino. Our step-by-step RTP check covers where each studio prints the figure.
High RTP Does Not Mean Low Risk
Book of 99, Dead or Alive 2 and Razor Returns all have high RTPs and high volatility. A 99% game can still lose a whole session’s budget in 300 spins if the feature does not land. If you want a budget to last, combine RTP with volatility: Blood Suckers, Twin Spin and Divine Fortune are medium volatility with RTPs above 96.5%. The trade-offs are covered on our volatility page.
High RTP Pokies and Bonuses
Casinos know which games have high RTP and low volatility, so these are the games most often restricted in bonus terms. Typical rules exclude titles such as Blood Suckers and Book of 99 or count them at 0% to 10% toward wagering. Playing an excluded game with an active bonus can void the winnings. See game weighting and wagering requirements.
Where to Play
Casinos that run default RTP versions of major studios’ games are compared on our high RTP casinos page. Studio profiles such as Push Gaming and NetEnt list each studio’s catalogue. Before depositing, read our guide on how to choose an online casino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Among the games reviewed on our site, Book of 99 by Relax Gaming has the highest published RTP at 99%, followed by NetEnt’s Blood Suckers at 98%. Outside our reviews, NetEnt’s Mega Joker reaches up to 99% in its Supermeter mode.
Not necessarily. RTP is the long-run average return, not the frequency of wins. Book of 99 has a 99% RTP but is rated high volatility, so many sessions still lose. Blood Suckers combines 98% RTP with a 45% hit frequency, which is why it plays more evenly.
Studios supply several certified RTP versions and the casino chooses which to run. Big Bad Wolf, for example, exists as a 97% and a 90% model. The figure in the game’s rules at your casino is the one that applies.
The saving equals the difference in house edge multiplied by your turnover. Playing A$1,000 through a 99% game instead of a 96% game reduces the expected loss from A$40 to A$10. Over A$10,000 of turnover the difference is A$300.
Often not. Casinos frequently exclude games with very high RTP, including Blood Suckers and Book of 99, from bonus wagering or reduce their contribution. Check the excluded games list in the bonus terms before playing.
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