Based on NetEnt's own specification page, this article describes the max win, RTP, and relevant Australian online gambling law for the Piggy Riches slot, instead of using the higher-ranking review pages. A pig-and-wealth theme defines Piggy Riches, which is a NetEnt pokie featuring three rows, five reels, Scatters, Wilds, and Free Spins that Scatters trigger. Those reviews agree on the basics. However, they differ on nearly every figure, and some are inaccurate.
The figures, settled
The following specifications are listed on the page for the game from NetEnt:
- Released: 16 August 2010
- Layout: 5 reels by 3 rows, 15 lines, multiple-coin
- RTP: 96.38%
- Hit frequency: 34.00%
- Maximum payout: 2,400 times the bet
- Bet range: €0.15 to €300.00
The developer's own published specification is the authority on its game, which makes any differing figures in reviews incorrect.
- Maximum win: NetEnt's 2,400x is not matched by the 6,000x and 2,000x figures mentioned in other places.
- Layout: 15 lines are found in Piggy Riches; it isn't a 15-ways game, nor does it have 20 paylines.
- Hit frequency: A win of some size returns on roughly one spin in three over a long run, which is what a 34.00% hit frequency signifies. The stake will be larger than many of those wins.
This article doesn't give a volatility rating because NetEnt's page has a blank volatility field.
How the features work
Every symbol besides the Scatter is replaced by Wilds.
- A coin win is multiplied by 3 if a Wild is part of a winning line during the base game.
- That multiplier may reach as high as 18 in Free Spins.
If two or more Scatters land anywhere in the main game, they pay out. The total bet multiplied by the paytable multiplier determines the payout.
Three or more Scatters trigger Free Spins. You choose one combination of multiplier and Free Spins, which is revealed when each Scatter flips over.
- The coin value, number of lines and bet level remain the same as the spin that started the round.
- The multiplier currently active and the remaining spins are shown on an on-screen sign.
- One additional spin is added whenever another Scatter appears during Free Spins.
RTP versions: what's known and what it costs
For many modern pokies, the developer creates various RTP options, and the casino decides which one to host. The player has no say in that decision.
NetEnt provides a single figure of 96.38% for Piggy Riches. No default is specified and no other configurations appear on its page.
A figure of 94.01% is mentioned by one review. Our sources don't show whether this represents a mistake or a lower build. View 96.38% as the confirmed amount and consider any other number unverified.
The RTP is usually listed in the paytable or help screen; open these to see what a specific copy of the game returns. That copy isn't the version NetEnt publishes if the number found there isn't 96.38%.
What 96.38% means in money
The house edge equals 100% minus the RTP, and it is 3.62% when the RTP is 96.38%. The amount staked multiplied by that house edge is what play costs on average.
| Spins and stake | Total staked | Average cost at 96.38% |
|---|---|---|
| 100 spins at A$0.20 | A$20.00 | A$0.72 |
| 100 spins at A$1.00 | A$100.00 | A$3.62 |
These figures aren't a forecast but a long-run average. With multiplied Free Spins and a top payout of 2,400x, a single session's result can be well below or well above these values. Stop once you've hit a limit that you set before starting, if you play pokies anywhere.
Piggy Riches and Australian law
Piggy Riches is included in the ban on online slots and pokies, as online casino games may not be offered to individuals located within Australia. Both offshore and Australian providers are subject to this restriction, which also forbids the advertisement of such services. According to the Department of Infrastructure and ACMA, this is how section 15 of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) operates.
These are some practical implications:
- Players are not the ones committing offences; providers are. Websites run by illegal offshore operators are blocked by ACMA.
- There is no minimum RTP or stake cap for online slots in Australia. Because no online casino can be licensed within the country, no such rules apply. The specification of the game itself, not a local legal cap, defines NetEnt's range from €0.15 to €300.00.
- This game isn't covered by BetStop. Casino games aren't included in the national self-exclusion register, which only applies to phone and online wagering that is licensed. Access to an offshore pokie site won't be blocked by a BetStop registration.
- This remains unchanged by the 2026 reforms. No exception for offering online slots in Australia is included in reforms passed in 2026, which ACMA notes mostly come into force on 1 January 2027.
A demo option is also displayed on NetEnt's page. It doesn't specify where it can be accessed or by whom.
Consult the Act at legislation.gov.au and acma.gov.au for the rules currently in place.