Check the Fair Go Game Version Before Placing the First Spin
Fair Go reviews often name Real Time Gaming titles and quote promotion rules, but a game family can have several configurations and a promotion can assign its own contribution percentage. Identify the exact lobby tile and rule set before using cash or promotional credit.
Browse the current Fair Go game offerFingerprint the lobby tile
Write down the complete title, studio, game identifier, release label and device used. Open the information panel and capture paytable, paylines, feature rules and displayed return figure where available. Similar artwork or a sequel name is insufficient; comparisons must use the same mathematical version.
Separate RTP from short-session results
Return to player is a long-run theoretical percentage, not a promise for tonight's balance. Record the published figure and source without treating a small sample as proof that it is accurate or inaccurate. Volatility, hit frequency and feature structure describe different characteristics and should occupy separate worksheet columns.
Read the promotion contribution table
Locate the accepted Fair Go campaign's eligible-game list and contribution rate. A pokie may count fully, partly or not at all toward rollover even though ordinary stakes are allowed. Also copy the maximum permitted stake and whether feature buys, gamble functions or jackpot side bets receive different treatment.
Calculate progress before play
Multiply the planned stake by the named contribution percentage to estimate credited turnover. Compare that figure with remaining rollover and expiry. This prevents a low-contribution title from consuming the session budget while barely moving the promotion meter. Use the account's displayed progress as a cross-check, not an undocumented replacement for the formula.
Log a disputed round
For a missing result, save game title, round number, stake, opening balance, closing balance and UTC timestamp. The server record governs settlement, so a frozen reel image alone is incomplete. Ask for the round ledger rather than replaying the stake. Keep the game-version fingerprint with the case.
Recheck after a catalogue update
Studios can renew games, and Fair Go can revise campaign eligibility. Repeat the tile and contribution capture after a visible update or new promotion. Do not carry an RTP or contribution percentage from a review into another game variant merely because the theme and provider match.
Frequently asked questions
Does RTP predict one Fair Go session?
No. It is a theoretical long-run measure.
Do all pokies count fully toward bonus rollover?
No. Use the accepted campaign's contribution table.
What identifies a disputed spin?
The exact game version, round number, stake, balances and timestamp.
Last reviewed: 1 August 2026