Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus carries the highest published return on this list at 96.5%, with high volatility and a 5,000x maximum win.
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Greek Mythology
- Pragmatic Play
Pokie guide · Australia
Lucky 88 slot machine — a straight answer for Australian players
If you have seen the Lucky 88 slot machine mentioned alongside jackpot pokies, you may have noticed how little hard information comes with the name. This page sets out what can and cannot be confirmed, and why we do not put a number on a game we cannot verify.
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- 96.5%best published return
- A$5max bet on a bonus
The shortlist
Ordered by return, not by who pays most
The five games below are the ones we can actually verify figures for, ranked on published return percentage from highest to lowest.
Checked on 19 October 2026
Sweet Bonanza
Sweet Bonanza combines a 96.48% return with medium-high volatility and the largest stated maximum win here at 21,100x.
- RTP
- 96.48%
- Volatility
- Medium-High
- Max win
- 21,100x
- Candy
- Pragmatic Play
Floating Dragon
Floating Dragon sits at 96.35% return with high volatility, a 5,000x maximum win and 10 lines.
- RTP
- 96.35%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Lines
- 10
- Asian
- Pragmatic Play
Big Bamboo
Big Bamboo returns 96.13% with high volatility and 50 lines, giving it the widest line count on the list.
- RTP
- 96.13%
- Volatility
- High
- Lines
- 50
- Bamboo
- Push Gaming
Starburst
Starburst has the lowest published return here at 96.08% and the smallest maximum win at 800x across 10 lines.
- RTP
- 96.08%
- Max win
- 800x
- Lines
- 10
- Space Gems
- NetEnt
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Sort by whichever figure decides it for you.
| 1Gates of Olympus | 96.5% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 2Sweet Bonanza | 96.48% | Medium-High | 21,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 3Floating Dragon | 96.35% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 4Big Bamboo | 96.13% | High | — | Push Gaming |
| 5Starburst | 96.08% | — | 800x | NetEnt |
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Why this page carries no figures
We only publish payout percentages, volatility ratings and maximum win figures when we can trace them to a source we trust. For the Lucky 88 slot machine we could not verify any of those things, so nothing appears here except the name itself. That is a deliberate choice, not an oversight.
Plenty of sites will happily print an RTP for a game they have never checked. If you see a precise percentage for this title, ask where it came from. A return figure is a long-run average across millions of spins, and even a verified one tells you nothing about what a single session will do.
Jackpots, progressives and the top prize
A game described as a jackpot pokie usually falls into one of two groups: a fixed top prize built into the paytable, or a progressive pool fed by players across a linked network. The two behave very differently, and the distinction matters more than the size of the headline prize.
With a fixed prize, the maximum is set and the odds of reaching it are fixed with it. With a progressive, the pool grows over time but the chance of hitting it does not improve just because the number on the screen is bigger. Neither structure gives a player a way to beat the game over time.
What to check before you play anything
Look for a stated return percentage, a stated volatility level and a stated maximum win, all from a source you can point to. If a game is licensed in a market that requires published payout data, that information should be obtainable. If it is not, treat the absence as a fact about the game rather than a gap you can fill with guesswork.
Check the terms attached to any bonus before you claim it, not after. Wagering requirements, game weightings and maximum bet rules decide whether a bonus is usable at all, and they are usually the reason a balance cannot be withdrawn.
Session money and long-run averages
A return percentage is calculated over an enormous number of spins. Over a short session, results swing far away from that average in both directions, which is why a good night proves nothing and a bad one proves nothing either. Budget the money as spent when you deposit it, not as money you expect back.
Set a limit before you open the game and stop when you reach it. Chasing a jackpot with money you need for something else is the single most reliable way to turn a small loss into a large one.
Bonus terms worth reading twice
Deposit matches and cashback offers look generous until you read how they are released. A percentage of losses returned to you is not the same as a refund, and it is usually credited under the same conditions as the original bonus. Read both the percentage and the condition attached to it.
The maximum bet allowed while a bonus is active is the clause that catches the most people. A single spin above that limit can void the bonus and any winnings it produced, and support has no discretion to reverse it.
FAQ
The questions that come up most
Is the Lucky 88 slot machine a progressive jackpot?
We have no verified information on how the top prize is funded or whether it is linked to a network. Fixed prizes and progressive pools carry very different odds, so this detail matters before you spend anything.
How do I know if a pokie payout figure is real?
A genuine figure can be traced to the game maker or to a licensing authority that requires published payout data. If neither can be named, treat the number as marketing.
Can a strategy improve my chances on a pokie?
No. Each spin is independent and the return percentage is fixed by the game's design, so no betting pattern changes the long-run outcome.
Is the Lucky 88 slot machine a progressive jackpot?
We have no verified information on how the top prize is funded or whether it is linked to a network. Fixed prizes and progressive pools carry very different odds, so this detail matters before you spend anything.