This section explains Bonanza slot RTP and features for Australian players, beginning with the data. Big Time Gaming provides a single RTP of 96.00%. Different numbers for the RTP and the maximum win are cited by review sites. And online casino slots can't be legally offered to people in Australia, which changes how you should read all these figures.
The fundamental details are common knowledge. Bonanza is a Megaways game with a mining theme created by Big Time Gaming, featuring up to 117,649 ways to win. New symbols fill the gaps after winning symbols drop out. Free spins begin with four scatters, and the multiplier for free spins continues to rise. Most reviews describe it as high volatility.
The RTP: 96.00%, and what it costs
96.00% is the RTP for Bonanza according to Big Time Gaming's game page. A different review site suggests 96.10%. Since Big Time Gaming produces the game and releases its data, their number is the one to use.
Several versions of RTP are often available for many slots, and the casino selects which one to use. We reviewed testing certificates, provider help sheets, and other sources, and none confirm any version for Bonanza other than 96.00%. We found nothing indicating if a lower version is available, which one serves as the default, or if the maximum win changes with a different version. The sources also fail to mention where the game displays the active version. So this article lists 96.00% and doesn't speculate on others.
A house edge of 4% results from an RTP of 96.00%. The average cost over a long period of play is the total amount staked multiplied by that edge:
| Spins | Stake per spin | Total staked | Average cost at 96% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | A$0.20 | A$20.00 | A$0.80 |
| 100 | A$1.00 | A$100.00 | A$4.00 |
This is a long-run average, not a prediction. Because of Bonanza's volatility, a single session of 100 spins can end well above or far below these numbers. The table shows the cost of the game over time, not what will happen tonight.
How the reactions work
The term "Dual Reaction" is used by Big Time Gaming to describe the cascade system. According to the provider, the reels are capable of cascading in both directions. This is a more detailed explanation than the general "cascading wins" terminology used in most reviews.
VegasInsider provides the following description of the grid:
- Six reels, each displaying between two and seven symbols per spin.
- Four carts are positioned above reels 2 to 5.
- Wins pay on adjacent reels from left to right. A reaction is triggered by each win: winning symbols vanish and are replaced by new symbols, which can create further wins.
The number of symbols changes on every spin, so the count of ways to win does too. The maximum is 117,649.
Free spins and the multiplier
According to VegasInsider, the bonus works like this:
- Four GOLD scatters start 12 free spins.
- Each extra scatter gives five more spins.
- The multiplier starts at 1x and increases with every reaction during free spins.
- Scatters landing in the carts can award extra spins.
The multiplier increases with each reaction, not with each spin. A spin that triggers a long chain of reactions raises it several times. This is why the feature produces most of the game's big results.
Maximum win: no confirmed figure
Reported maximum-win amounts are inconsistent. 12,000x is mentioned in one review. Another source credits Big Time Gaming with 26,000x. Big Time Gaming's game page doesn't provide a maximum-win figure.
Neither figure can be seen as confirmed by the provider. Any site presenting one as a fact is exceeding what its sources permit. Treat both amounts as unverified if the maximum win is important to you.
Volatility and release
Bonanza is described as high volatility by two review sites, while a third labels it medium-to-high. The provider page omits a volatility rating. All three concur on the practical aspect: wins are inconsistent, and a large part of the return comes through the free spins.
The game was released in 2016. One review lists December 2016 for the mobile launch, and the provider's page shows a "Dec 7" date. Big Time Gaming states that a single HTML5 build allows it to run on desktop and mobile.
Stakes
A bet range of $0.20 to $20 per spin is listed by two review sites. One of these sites mentions that limits can vary depending on the operator. These numbers are from review sites rather than Big Time Gaming's game page.
No Australian legal stake cap is in place for online slots. The $20 maximum is a reported game setting rather than an Australian limit, and an operator's setup may set different bounds.
Bonanza and Australian law
Section 15 of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) prevents the provision of online casino games to individuals located physically in Australia. This restriction includes slots and online pokies such as Bonanza. Both offshore and Australian providers are subject to this ban, and the Act also prohibits the advertising of such services to Australians.
Some consequences result:
- No Australian licence covers online slots. Australia doesn't licence any online casino. Any site that claims to have an Australian licence for online pokies isn't authorised to provide them.
- No local protections are built in. Since no online casino can be licensed here, an Australian stake cap and an RTP minimum for online slots don't exist.
- The offences are the providers', not the players'. The ACMA blocks the websites of illegal offshore providers, as well as sites that advertise those services.
- BetStop doesn't apply. Casino games aren't covered by the national self-exclusion register, which only applies to licensed phone and online wagering. Joining BetStop won't block offshore slot sites.
Big Time Gaming lists the game for desktop and mobile, and one review site provides a free demo of Bonanza.
Wherever you find the game, stick to a limit on money and time that you set before starting.