50 Lions
50 Lions has the highest published RTP on the list and the lowest volatility, which suits a steadier session with smaller swings.
- RTP
- 96.79%
- Volatility
- Medium-Low
- Max win
- 600x
- Lines
- 50
- African
- Aristocrat
Mobile play · Australia
Finding mobile pokies online worth the deposit
This page is about the features inside a pokie that change how a session feels, so you can decide which games are worth your deposit. It focuses on what the published figures say, not on personal experience.
- 5pokies compared
- 96.79%best published return
- A$5max bet on a bonus
What the published numbers put in front
The shortlist below ranks five games by published RTP, from highest to lowest, with volatility, maximum win and line type shown for each.
Checked on 16 October 2026
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways pairs a high RTP with a changing grid, so the ways to win shift on every spin and the free spins round can build larger payouts.
- RTP
- 96.72%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Lines
- megaways
- Fishing
- Pragmatic Play
Big Bass Bonanza
Big Bass Bonanza uses the same high RTP and maximum win as the Megaways version but with ten fixed lines, making it simpler to follow on a phone.
- RTP
- 96.71%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Lines
- 10
- Fishing
- Pragmatic Play
Madame Destiny Megaways
Madame Destiny Megaways offers the highest maximum win on the list alongside high volatility, so long dry spells are part of the design.
- RTP
- 96.51%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Lines
- megaways
- Mystical
- Pragmatic Play
Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus has the lowest RTP here and high volatility, with a collect-style free spins feature that can produce large but infrequent wins.
- RTP
- 96.5%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Greek Mythology
- Pragmatic Play
Everything above, sortable
Sort by whichever figure decides it for you.
| 150 Lions | 96.79% | Medium-Low | 600x | Aristocrat |
| 2Big Bass Bonanza Megaways | 96.72% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 3Big Bass Bonanza | 96.71% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 4Madame Destiny Megaways | 96.51% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 5Gates of Olympus | 96.5% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
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What volatility does on a phone
On a phone, a pokie's volatility decides how often you see a win and how large those wins tend to be. A low-volatility game pays smaller amounts more often, which keeps the balance steady but rarely spikes. A high-volatility game can go long stretches without a win, then land a larger one. The shortlist shows both ends: 50 Lions is Medium-Low, while the others are High.
The return figure is a long-run average across millions of spins. It is not a target for your session, and no feature or strategy changes it. On a small screen, high volatility can feel sharper because you see fewer spins at once and each tap carries the same cost as on a desktop. A sensible approach is to set a deposit limit and a session time before you open the game.
Feature mechanics without the jargon
Free spins are the main feature on four of the five listed games. In Big Bass Bonanza and its Megaways version, the free spins round adds a wild symbol that collects cash values; the more wilds you collect, the higher the multiplier on those values. In Madame Destiny Megaways, the free spins round uses a multiplier that increases as you collect symbols. Gates of Olympus uses a similar collect-style mechanic in its free spins.
Megaways changes the grid: instead of fixed lines, each reel can show a different number of symbols, so the number of ways to win changes with every spin. That is why the line count on the shortlist says megaways rather than a number. 50 Lions uses a fixed 50-line setup, so the ways to win are the same on every spin. None of these mechanics change the return figure.
Stake size and bonus terms
A bonus can change the maths of a session, but only if you read the terms. Our partner advertises a 600% first deposit cash bonus, 10% daily cashback on losses, a US$20 minimum deposit, and a maximum bet of A$5 while a bonus is active. That last cap matters: if you spin above A$5, you risk voiding the bonus and any winnings from it. Check the cashier for the methods it accepts before you deposit.
Mobile play makes it easy to deposit quickly and spin faster than you intended. Set a limit that matches what you can afford to lose, and treat the bonus as a separate pot with its own rules. If the required bet size is below your normal stake, you have to choose between playing smaller or declining the bonus. The published figures do not tell you which is right for you.
What else people ask
Can I play mobile pokies online without a bonus?
Yes. You can deposit and play without accepting the first deposit bonus, which avoids the maximum bet condition attached to it. That means you keep full control of your stake size, but you also give up the cashback and bonus funds.
What does RTP mean on a mobile pokie?
RTP is the long-run average return to players, published as a percentage. It is not a promise for a single session, and a high RTP does not mean you will win on the day you play.
Is a high-volatility pokie better on a phone?
The device does not change the maths. High volatility means fewer wins that are larger on average, which can feel harsher on a small screen because you see fewer spins at once.
What is the maximum bet with the partner bonus?
The partner lists a maximum bet of A$5 while a bonus is active. Betting above that can void the bonus and any winnings from it, so check the term before you spin.