Pokie figures · Australia
Big Bamboo is a Push Gaming release from 2022 with two published return figures and a high volatility rating. This page sets out what those numbers mean, where they come from, and what the provider leaves unsaid.
Figures checked on 16 October 2026
Big Bamboo is a high-volatility Push Gaming title with two published return figures, a five-by-six grid, and a highest observed win of 50,000x that is a record rather than a cap.
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Published figures
96.13%
Published in two versions, 96.13% and 94.13%; the operator decides which is liveHigh
How unevenly the return arrives50,000x
The provider's wording: the largest win seen, not a stated capThe short of it
Push Gaming publishes two versions of Big Bamboo: one at 96.13% and one at 94.13%. The provider states that the return depends on the casino, so the figure in the game itself is the one that applies to your play. Australia's base version is listed at 95.11%. These are long-run averages across millions of spins, not a target for any single session.
The practical point is that the same game can pay back differently at different operators. A return figure tells you the theoretical share of turnover returned over time, not what you will see in an hour. If the figure is not shown in the game, you cannot know which version you are playing.
Big Bamboo is rated high volatility, which means wins arrive less often and tend to be larger when they do. The grid is 5x6 with 50 fixed ways. There is no jackpot. The provider does not publish a maximum win cap; it publishes a highest observed win of 50,000x, which is a record of what has been seen, not a limit.
That distinction matters. A highest observed figure can be exceeded on the next spin, or never reached again. It is a description of past outcomes, not a promise. A session is not a long-run average, and a high-volatility game can absorb a bankroll without returning anything close to the published percentage.
Free spins are triggered by the Gamble Scatter in the base game, or by landing a free spins prize in the Golden Bamboo feature. The Gamble Scatter lands on reels two, three and four, and awarded spins can be gambled on the Gamble Wheel for a better option. Mystery Stacks reveal wilds, paying symbols or the Golden Bamboo symbol.
The Golden Bamboo feature gives one respin with instant prizes up to 5,000x and multipliers up to 10x. A bonus buy is available. Buying a bonus does not change the return figure or the volatility; it changes the shape of a session by removing the wait and the cost of the base game spins.
Compared
The shortlist below ranks other pokies on figures the providers publish, so you can compare return, volatility and win ceilings side by side.
Big Red Gold carries the highest return on the list at 97.02%, with medium volatility and a 1,000x maximum win across 25 lines.
50 Lions offers a 96.79% return with medium-low volatility, a 600x maximum win and 50 lines, a calmer profile than Big Bamboo.
Big Bass Bonanza Megaways pairs a 96.72% return with high volatility, megaways and a 2,100x maximum win.
Big Bass Bonanza runs at 96.71% with high volatility, a 2,100x maximum win and 10 lines.
Madame Destiny Megaways shows a 96.51% return, high volatility, megaways and a 5,000x maximum win.
| 1Big Red Gold | 97.02% | Medium | 1,000x | Aristocrat |
| 250 Lions | 96.79% | Medium-Low | 600x | Aristocrat |
| 3Big Bass Bonanza Megaways | 96.72% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 4Big Bass Bonanza | 96.71% | High | 2,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 5Madame Destiny Megaways | 96.51% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
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FAQ
Push Gaming publishes two versions, 96.13% and 94.13%, and states that the figure depends on the casino. The base version for Australia is listed at 95.11%. Check the in-game information to see which one applies.
It is the largest win the provider has recorded, not a published maximum. The game can pay more, or it may never pay that much again. Treat it as a description of past results.
Yes, the provider rates it high volatility, so wins are less frequent but potentially larger. That profile suits a bankroll that can withstand long dry spells, and it does not guarantee a return in any session.
No, there is no jackpot. The largest published figure is the 50,000x highest observed win, plus instant prizes up to 5,000x and multipliers up to 10x in the Golden Bamboo feature.
Push Gaming publishes two versions, 96.13% and 94.13%, and states that the figure depends on the casino. The base version for Australia is listed at 95.11%. Check the in-game information to see which one applies.