This month-to-date chart follows unique demo launches from Australian visitors between 1 and 7 November 2026.
November’s pokie chart is designed to answer a narrower question than a national popularity survey: which demos did Australian visitors launch from this site? It does not estimate play across every online casino or land-based gaming floor.
The first update covers 1–7 November 2026 and will be refreshed after the month closes. Unique demo launches determine the order, while page views and the launch rate help explain whether a game attracted curiosity or persuaded readers to try it.
November’s month-to-date chart
| Rank | Pokie | Demo launches | Change from October | RTP | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [test: rank] | Pirots 5 | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 96% | High |
| [test: rank] | Money Train 3 | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 96.1% | Very high |
| [test: rank] | Sugar Rush | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 96.5% | High |
| [test: rank] | Wanted Dead or a Wild | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 96.38% | High |
| [test: rank] | Razor Shark | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 96.7% | High |
| [test: rank] | The Dog House | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 96.51% | Medium |
| [test: rank] | Starburst | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 96.08% | Medium |
| [test: rank] | Big Red | [test: launches] | [test: change from October] | 97.04% | Medium |
The October comparison uses the same unique-launch definition. A game that was not measured or did not have a page for the full previous month should be labelled “new to tracking” rather than assigned a misleading percentage increase.
The new-release test: Pirots 5
Pirots 5 is the newest title in this group, released by ELK Studios in July 2026. Its 96% RTP and high volatility are conventional, but the game is mechanically busy: CollectR birds move across three worlds, with a Boss Castle and optional X-iter modes adding more layers.
Its launch rate is [test: launch rate]. A new release may collect many article visits because readers want to understand it, yet a high demo-launch rate shows that the interest continued into the game itself.
Extreme ceilings still attract attention
Money Train 3 and Razor Shark have the two largest listed ceilings in this shortlist. Money Train 3 reaches 100,000x and combines a very high-volatility profile with an expanded Money Cart bonus. Razor Shark carries a reported 85,475x ceiling, 96.7% RTP and mystery-stack features that reveal extra symbols.
Those maximums are not typical results. They describe the upper limit, not what a session is likely to return. Demo launches are particularly useful for games like these because players can see how rarely the headline mechanics align without risking a real balance.
Feature clarity: Sugar Rush and The Dog House
Sugar Rush uses cluster wins, tumbles and multiplier positions that remain on the grid during free spins. Its 96.5% RTP and 5,000x maximum win sit in familiar Pragmatic Play territory, while high volatility keeps the results uneven.
The Dog House is easier to read. Multiplier wilds, sticky wilds and free spins carry most of the action, with medium volatility and a 96.51% RTP. Their launch rates show whether November readers preferred layered grid mechanics or a more traditional reel format.
Wanted Dead or a Wild offers three different bonus routes
Hacksaw Gaming’s Wanted Dead or a Wild has a 96.38% RTP, high volatility and a 12,500x maximum win. Its appeal comes from three distinct features – Duel at Dawn, The Great Train Robbery and Dead Man’s Hand – rather than one standard free-spins round.
That variety can increase repeat demo launches, so the comparison separates unique users from total launch events. The ranking uses unique launches; repeat activity appears only as supporting context.
Older games provide a useful control group
Starburst and Big Red help test whether the chart is being driven only by new content. Starburst dates to 2012 and keeps its structure simple: expanding wilds, respins and wins in both directions. Its 96.08% RTP is reasonable, but the 800x maximum is modest beside newer high-volatility games.
Big Red is an Australian-themed Aristocrat title with medium volatility, a 97.04% listed RTP and a 1,250x maximum win. Its kangaroo wild and repeat-win free games are less complicated than the feature sets above. Continued launches would point to familiarity and theme recognition rather than novelty.
What the month-to-date figures show
The chart totals [test: unique launches] at a [test: launch rate]. [test: pokie name and percentage] is the largest climber, while [test: pokie name] is the strongest new entry. Internal visits, automated traffic and repeated refreshes are excluded.
Games are not scored as “best” from popularity alone. A frequently launched pokie may have lower RTP or higher volatility than a quieter title. The chart shows attention; our individual reviews explain the mathematics and features behind it.
What it means for players
Use the monthly list to find games worth testing, not as a prediction of which one will pay. Before playing for money, compare RTP, volatility and the maximum bet, then use the free demo where available.
The November figures are also compared with October’s most-played pokies. Keeping the method consistent matters more than producing dramatic movement: it lets readers see whether interest lasts after a game’s first appearance.
