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Cricket Star card on Mottle Fen
Kiwi players can open the session page for Cricket Star pokie apart from this catalogue.
On Mottle Fen, Kiwi players get Cricket Star as the Microgaming pokie, with high volatility and a published RTP of 96.29%. Play continues at Here2Win Casino and the stake is in NZ$. The RTP is the long sample, not the result of a session that starts in Queenstown.
What this pokie is
Mottle Fen writes the Cricket Star entry for this host. Microgaming made it. Here2Win Casino is where it is played. The stake shows as NZ$.
Mottle Fen keeps a New Zealand page for Cricket Star rather than reusing the Australian sentences. Pokie, NZ$ and POLi are named here, in this order. Play still ends at Here2Win Casino.
Payments people in New Zealand already use, POLi among them, are handled inside the Here2Win Casino account. mottlefen.org never asks for them. The page can name the rail.
12 Skulls of the Dead VF sits with the other Microgaming titles, as does 3 Angels Power Combo.
Studio
If the only question was who built Cricket Star, the answer is Microgaming. Mottle Fen does not localise the studio name.
Cricket Star technical specs, Microgaming RNG audit & myth-busting rules
Cricket Star is engineered by Microgaming on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid (Standard studio payline / ways structure) architecture with independent RNG certification from eCOGRA (co-founder), GLI under MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario) regulatory frameworks.
Microgaming (Games Global / Apricot Investments) is an iGaming studio founded in 1994 and headquartered in Isle of Man. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by eCOGRA (co-founder), GLI and certified across MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario). Studio RTP policy: Fixed and multi-tier RTP profiles depending on partner studio release.
In the Mottle Fen catalogue, Microgaming accounts for 739 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au). Across the 640 titles with a published return, the studio averages 95.85% RTP (spanning 92.00% to 97.53%, with 90 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include 243 Ways to Win, Rolling Reels, Link & Win, Progressive Jackpot Networks.
At Here2Win Casino
Here2Win Casino is the casino named on this card. 739 other Microgaming pokies are grouped with Cricket Star, and they are played at Here2Win Casino.
Crazy Cars is another Sports pokie in this catalogue, made by VoltEnt.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Microgaming (739 in this catalogue)
- Published RTP
- 96.29%
- RTP band
- 96% to 96.5%
- Volatility
- high
- House edge
- 3.71%
- Vs studio avg RTP
- +0.44% vs 95.85% avg (#175/640)
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- eCOGRA (co-founder), GLI
- Studio licences
- MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario)
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
Because the pace is high, the card is on the high volatility list.
Cricket Star RTP (96.29%), house edge & 500-spin session math
Cricket Star by Microgaming returns a published 96.29% RTP (3.71% house edge) across a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout and calls for a 250x–350x bankroll buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
This Microgaming release stands at +0.44 percentage points against the 95.85% studio average across 640 RTP-published titles (rank #175 of 640). The high-volatility pokie lands a winning combination roughly once every 3.3 spins (30.1% hit frequency). Its 96.29% math model requires a 250x–350x unit-stake buffer to absorb standard variance swings. Players launch Cricket Star in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) with full HTML5 desktop and mobile parity.
| Session volume & entity | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins on Cricket Star (NZ$1/spin @ 96.29% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$96.29 | NZ$3.71 | ~30 (30.1%) |
| 250 spins on Cricket Star (NZ$1/spin @ 96.29% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$240.72 | NZ$9.27 | ~75 (30.1%) |
| 500 spins on Cricket Star (NZ$1/spin @ 96.29% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$481.45 | NZ$18.55 | ~151 (30.1%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- You do not have to open the lobby to see who made Cricket Star.
- The button remains on mottlefen.org and hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino.
- The published RTP 96.29% is printed as it came on the card.
- high-volatility is visible before you set an NZ$ stake.
Cons
- The account is at Here2Win Casino.
- If Here2Win Casino has an offer, its terms are shown there.
- Hit rate is unpublished for Cricket Star.
- high-volatility means the balance tends to jump.
Cricket Star vs Microgaming average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, Cricket Star (96.29%) benchmarks directly against Mega Money Rush (97.53%, Microgaming) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs Cricket Star | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Star (this card) | Microgaming | 96.29% | — | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Mega Money Rush 97.53% RTP pokie · Highest RTP in Microgaming vs Cricket Star | Microgaming | 97.53% | +1.24% | — | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Retro Reels 97.50% RTP low pokie · Lower-volatility studio alternative vs Cricket Star | Microgaming | 97.50% | +1.21% | low | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MX Mania 98.04% RTP medium pokie · Same theme (Sports) vs Cricket Star | Habanero | 98.04% | +1.75% | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
- Alongside Cricket Star (96.29%), review the Mega Money Rush 97.53% Microgaming pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
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- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the NZ$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
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Who it suits
A high-volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title from the same studio.
How a session moves
Mottle Fen will not tell you the next outcome is due. Cricket Star does not keep a score of how careful you were.
It is not a plan to clear an offer. Any welcome lives inside Here2Win Casino, and Mottle Fen does not invent the terms.
Questions
Does Mottle Fen play the pokie itself?
Yes, Cricket Star is on this New Zealand list. The session is not hosted on mottlefen.org.
What RTP does Cricket Star publish?
The card publishes 96.29% for Cricket Star. Across a huge number of spins that is the studio figure. One evening in Queenstown is not that sample.
What volatility is listed for Cricket Star?
high-volatility. A high-volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title.
Who built this pokie?
Microgaming. Other Microgaming pokies for New Zealand are grouped on the provider page.
Where do I deposit NZ$?
NZ$ stays in the Here2Win Casino account. This domain does not open a cashier.
Can Kiwi players open Cricket Star on a phone?
Yes. The button on mottlefen.org is the same on a phone. Here2Win Casino loads the pokie, and the stake is in NZ$.
What currency is Cricket Star staked in?
You set the NZ$ stake after the handoff. mottlefen.org never holds it.
Can I play Cricket Star on this page?
No. The page does not run the reels. The button opens Cricket Star at Here2Win Casino. A practice mode, if the casino offers one, is there.
Where is the rating for this pokie?
Cricket Star is not placed above or below the rest of the New Zealand list.
Does the pokie remember the last session?
No. Cricket Star does not keep your last evening, in Queenstown or anywhere else. The RTP, when printed, is a long sample, not the next spin.
Who is Cricket Star for?
Adults, 18+. Mottle Fen is a New Zealand catalogue. Gambling can harm, and the page is not a promise of winnings.
What happens when I press play on Cricket Star?
mottlefen.org takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.
How many Microgaming pokies are on this site?
739. They are grouped on the provider page. Cricket Star is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Queenstown change the pokie?
No. The same Cricket Star card applies across New Zealand. City is not a reel setting. NZ$ and POLi are the local pieces, and both are settled at Here2Win Casino.
Is a bonus amount listed for Cricket Star?
No amount is printed here. A welcome offer, if Here2Win Casino has one, is shown in the account with its own terms. Mottle Fen will not guess the numbers.
Is Cricket Star a pub pokie?
No. It is an online pokie from Microgaming, opened at Here2Win Casino. The page does not describe a machine in a venue.
How do I finish a session?
Decide the NZ$ limit before the reels move, then stop when it is reached. Cricket Star will not tap you on the shoulder.
What are the pros and cons on the Cricket Star page?
So a Kiwi player can see the split. Published facts, such as the studio and any RTP, sit on one side. Gaps and limits sit on the other, including the fact that Mottle Fen is not the cashier.
Is the text under the title the preview?
Yes. That short answer is the preview, and it should match the fact list: Microgaming, and 96.29% only when you are on a card that has an RTP. Pros and cons come after, in plainer lines.
Will a shorter name still open Cricket Star?
This page is only Cricket Star. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.
How many reels and paylines does Cricket Star have?
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, or a payline count. Mottle Fen does not guess them.
Are the bonus features of Cricket Star described here?
Nothing was tagged on Cricket Star. A bonus round, a buy price, and a jackpot figure stay unwritten.
Stake and POLi
The NZ$ movement, POLi included, happens at Here2Win Casino. This page only names it.
POLi and the other rails people in New Zealand already use are handled inside the Here2Win Casino account. mottlefen.org never asks for them. The page can name POLi.
How to play Cricket Star at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified Cricket Star return (96.29%) and Microgaming 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Mottle Fen specification card.
- Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 250x–350x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
- Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.com.au) and locate Cricket Star using the Microgaming studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch Cricket Star and open the in-game help sheet ("?" or "i" icon) to verify the active paytable, feature rules, and printed RTP.
- Select your unit spin stake in NZ$ (such as NZ$0.20–NZ$1.00) so your session balance comfortably covers 200 to 300 spins.
- Lock in a session timer and stop-loss limit at Here2Win Casino prior to spinning, keeping stake size flat through normal variance swings.
- Complete account KYC verification at Here2Win Casino early and use the same verified POLi rail for seamless NZ$ withdrawals.
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Playing this pokie
Open the full name Cricket Star in the Here2Win Casino lobby. A shorter search can load a different Microgaming title.
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Mottle Fen leaves those fields empty.
Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. mottlefen.org does not host the reels.
This card has no feature label, so no bonus round is described for Cricket Star.