If you have a question about online pokies then read our FAQ below where we cover the most commonly asked questions about playing pokies online. We cover general questions as well as questions relating to progressive jackpots and technical questions about playing online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play the games reviewed at Pokies.net?
To play the games reviewed at Pokies.net you need to select an online casinos listed on the review page. From there you visit the casino, download and install the software, register an account and start playing. Also see our Beginners Guide to Online Casinos and our How to Play Pokies Online article.
What are the payout percentages for online pokies?
The individual payout percentages for each game are rarely published. The overall payout percentage for all games is what the casinos publish and have shown over the last decade to average around 97%. This is much higher than the payout percentage you would find on traditional pokies at brick and mortar gaming venues.
Can I play the pokies for free?
Yes. All of the games that we review can be played for free (with the exception of some progressives). To play for free select a casino on the game review page and then register a free or guest account. You can then try out all of the games for as long as you like in free mode.
Are the odds the same in free mode and real money mode?
Yes. One of our listing requirements is that the free mode and real mode must have the same odds. This is why you have to be connected to the Internet to play even if you are in free mode as the games connect to the same gaming server in free and real money mode.
Are the games fair?
Yes. All of the casinos that we list use reputable software providers who have their games and payouts independently audited. Examples of these independent auditors include eCOGRA and TST Systems.
Is it safe to play pokies online?
Yes. In terms of security it is quite safe to play pokies online. All of the casinos we list use the latest security measures (the same as major financial institutions) to ensure your financial and personal details are kept securely.
Technical Questions
Can I play the games offline?
Due to the fact that the software need to connect to the gaming server to work you need to be connected to the Internet to play the games even in free mode.
Is there a way to view game history?
Yes. All of the casinos that we list offer game history features where you can view the results of every single spin you make. Game history is only available when you play for real money.
Are the games Mac compatible?
The download versions of the casinos are not Mac compatible unless specifically stated. All of the casinos that we list offer a no download flash or HTML5 version which is compatible with Mac and any system that uses flash / HTML5.
Online Jackpot Questions
Are the big progressive jackpots real?
Yes. You can literally win millions of dollars right from the comfort of your own home. The current online jackpot record is $6,374,434.00 which was won in April 2009 on the Mega Moolah progressive game from Microgaming. Of course jackpots this big are not won every day but many smaller progressive jackpots are hit every week.
How are the progressive jackpots paid out?
All progressive wins are paid out in a single payment which means if you hit a big jackpot online you will get all of the money straight away not in installments like some of the big land-based jackpot are paid out.