Popular fruit machines in Australia

Introduction

Fruit slots ("pokies") in Australian pubs and clubs remain out of competition thanks to instant results, understandable pay combinations and nostalgic designs. Below is a selection of the seven most popular machines that are most often found both in land-based establishments and in the online version.

Criteria for inclusion in the rating

1. Installation frequency in pubs/RSL clubs across the continent.

2. RTP ≥ 95% and transparency of payments.

3. Low/medium volatility for regular wins.

4. Minimum set of lines (1-5) and simple interface.

5. Reliable provider with a long history (IGT, Novomatic, NetEnt, Play 'n GO).

1. Double Diamond (IGT)

RTP: 95,06 %

Volatility: Low

Paylines: 1

Features: Double Diamond symbol performs Wild and doubles win; minimalism without bonus rounds.

Where it plays: The standard in Australian pubs, often at the entrance to a gambling hall.

2. Triple Diamond (IGT)

RTP: 95,10 %

Volatility: Low

Paylines: 1

Features: Triple Wild-multiplier; built-in progressive jackpot; classic BAR set and "7."

Where it plays: RSL clubs in Victoria and New South Wales.

3. Sizzling Hot Deluxe (Novomatic)

RTP: 95,66 %

Volatility: average

Paylines: 5

Features: five standard fruits, "seven" and a bell; turbo mode and autospin.

Where it plays: Online casinos for Australians and VIP areas in clubs.

4. Fruit Shop (NetEnt)

RTP: 96,84 %

Volatility: average

Paylines: 15

Features: Frispins when Scatter drops; wild fruits with multiplier × 2.

Where it plays: digital-pokie terminals of large hotels and mobile applications.

5. BerryBurst (NetEnt)

RTP: 96,56 %

Volatility: average

Paylines: cluster mechanics

Features: Cascade payments; expanding Wild-symbols; continuous one-back wins.

Where it plays: premium casino areas and online versions with quick access.

6. Fire Joker (Play’n GO)

RTP: 96,15 %

Volatility: medium-high

Paylines: 5

Features: Re-Spin of Fire - repeated spin with the same characters; "fire" Wild-multiplier.

Where it plays: modern terminals with touch screen and in mobile applications.

7. Joker 8000 (NetEnt)

RTP: 95,90 %

Volatility: average

Paylines: 5

Features: The Joker symbol collects wins on the counter, activating bonus repeat spins when three jokers accumulate.

Where it plays: classic arcade terminals and HTML5 versions on the sites.

Conclusions and recommendations

For quick sessions (5-10 minutes), dive Double/Triple Diamond or Sizzling Hot Deluxe with simple mechanics and instant payouts.

For longer games, choose Fruit Shop or BerryBurst - average volatility and bonus features will provide frequent rewards.

For mobile excitement, the Fire Joker with dynamic Re-Spin of Fire is best suited.

Manage bankroll: fix the rate of 1-2% of the deposit and set time and amount limits.

From pub guest to online gamer, these seven machines are a must-have for any Australian. Their combination of simplicity, symbolism and proven mechanics guarantees continued popularity.