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Volatility describes how uneven the payout distribution can be; hit frequency describes how often a spin produces a defined winning event. Neither tells you when the next win will happen. A game can hit relatively often while most hits are small, or hit less often with a wider range of outcomes.
Open the current 23Pokies lobbyLook for low, medium or high volatility in the game information rather than judging from a few spins. If the provider supplies no label, do not manufacture one from a short demo. Theme, reel count and maximum win artwork are not reliable substitutes for the documented model.
A hit-frequency figure may count any paid event, including one that returns less than the total stake. It should not be read as a profit frequency. Check whether features, jackpots or bonus entries are described separately in the game's rules.
Higher-variance play can create longer or sharper balance swings, so a smaller total stake gives a fixed budget more rounds. This does not improve the mathematical return; it simply aligns the pace and potential drawdown with the session you planned.
Previous spins do not make a win due, and changing stakes does not reset the random generator. If the session moves outside the set spend or time limit, stop. A different volatility label is not a tool for recovering losses.
No. Hit frequency concerns how often defined wins occur; RTP concerns theoretical value returned over many rounds.
Yes. A paid event can return less than the total stake.
No. It raises the money at risk per round; it does not change the configured game model.
Last reviewed: 30 July 2026