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Pokies Baron entry for Cricket Star
Australian punters can open the session page for Cricket Star pokie apart from this catalogue.
Microgaming released Cricket Star as a high-volatility pokie, and Pokies Baron files it for Here2Win Casino players in Australia. Published return is 96.29%. Punters in Melbourne still see ordinary short-run swings.
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
- A$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
Pokies Baron files this card 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 A$ 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 A$ 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 (A$1/spin @ 96.29% RTP) | A$100 | A$96.29 | A$3.71 | ~30 (30.1%) |
| 250 spins on Cricket Star (A$1/spin @ 96.29% RTP) | A$250 | A$240.72 | A$9.27 | ~75 (30.1%) |
| 500 spins on Cricket Star (A$1/spin @ 96.29% RTP) | A$500 | A$481.45 | A$18.55 | ~151 (30.1%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Microgaming is on the card, not buried in a lobby.
- Stake for Australian punters is in A$ at Here2Win Casino.
- Published RTP is printed as 96.29%.
- You can see the high-volatility pace before you stake.
Cons
- Pokies Baron does not pay a win and does not take a deposit.
- No bonus figure is printed. Any offer sits inside Here2Win Casino and can change.
- How often a spin returns something is not on this card.
- A short session can sit a long way from the published return.
At Here2Win Casino
Here2Win Casino is the casino on this card. Beside Cricket Star the provider page lists 739 other Microgaming pokies, all played at Here2Win Casino.
Stay with Microgaming and the next title over is 3 Angels Power Combo.
Filed under
Categories Video Slots
What this pokie is
Pokies Baron keeps the entry short. Cricket Star is a Microgaming pokie for Australia, opened at Here2Win Casino. The figures are the card, not a house view.
Before the stake, use the fact list and the pros and cons. Both stay inside what the card publishes. Cricket Star is the Microgaming pokie, and the reels run at Here2Win Casino.
Australian English on this host is deliberate: pokie, punter, A$. The Canadian catalogues say slot. The casino on the button is still Here2Win Casino.
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 Pokies Baron 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.
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.
- Alongside Cricket Star (96.29%), review the Retro Reels 97.50% Microgaming pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the A$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
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Questions
Where do I open Cricket Star if I am in Australia?
Cricket Star is in the Pokies Baron list for Australia, and the session itself runs at Here2Win Casino. Use the play button rather than hunting the game by a different name.
Is the RTP of Cricket Star on this page?
96.29% is the RTP printed for Cricket Star. Pokies Baron does not adjust that number and does not promise it over one visit to Here2Win Casino.
Is Cricket Star a high variance pokie?
The card says high-volatility. That describes the spread of results, not how often a feature 'should' hit on a Tuesday night.
Who makes Cricket Star?
Microgaming is the studio named on the Cricket Star card. Pokies Baron groups the rest of that studio on the provider page.
Where does the A$ stake actually go?
You are reading a catalogue page. Deposits, PayID and the spin itself belong to the Here2Win Casino account, not to pokiesbaron.com.
Does Cricket Star work on mobile in Australia?
Yes. The play button on pokiesbaron.com is the same on a phone as on a desktop. The session then runs at Here2Win Casino, and the stake is still in A$.
What currency is the stake on Cricket Star?
You choose the A$ stake after Here2Win Casino loads Cricket Star. This catalogue page never takes the money.
Is there a demo of Cricket Star on this page?
This page is the written card. It does not run the reels, free or paid. Play happens at Here2Win Casino.
Why is there no star rating for Cricket Star?
No score is printed on purpose. A star would be a house opinion. The page sticks to the studio, the published RTP when the card has one, and the volatility label.
Can Cricket Star be due for a win?
No. Cricket Star does not store the night you had in Melbourne, and it is not due. A published RTP describes a very long run of spins, not the next one.
How old do I have to be to play Cricket Star?
18+. Pokies Baron is a catalogue, and Here2Win Casino is where the session runs. Do not open the pokie if you are under 18.
What does the play button actually do?
The click stays on pokiesbaron.com first, then opens Cricket Star at Here2Win Casino. The partner address is not printed in the article.
How many Microgaming pokies are in this catalogue?
Pokies Baron lists 739 pokies from Microgaming for Australia. Cricket Star is one of them. The provider page holds the rest.
Does it matter that I am in Melbourne?
Sydney or Perth sees the same card. The only local pieces are the language, the A$ stake and the payment names such as PayID.
Does this page list a welcome offer?
No figure is invented here. If Here2Win Casino shows a welcome offer, it shows it inside the account, with its own terms. Read them there before you opt in.
Is this the same machine I would find in a club?
The page describes the online title from Microgaming. It does not claim a venue in Melbourne.
When should I close Cricket Star?
A normal stop is the one you decided in advance. Do not wait for the pokie to look due.
What is the pros and cons block on Cricket Star?
The block is a reading aid for Cricket Star, not a rating. Pros are facts on the card or about the catalogue. Cons are the gaps and the limits, including that this page is not the cashier.
Which part of the Cricket Star page is the preview?
Start with the short answer under the title, then the fact list. Both should agree: studio Microgaming, and RTP only when the card has one. The pros and cons repeat that split in plain lines.
How do I open the right Cricket Star?
This page is only Cricket Star. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.
What is the maximum win on Cricket Star?
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, or a payline count. Pokies Baron 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 the cashier
The Baron page does not list a cashier. A$ deposits, including PayID, sit inside Here2Win Casino.
The rails are handled after you reach Here2Win Casino. pokiesbaron.com does not take the deposit. This page never opens a cashier.
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 Pokies Baron specification card.
- Size your A$ 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 A$ (such as A$0.20–A$1.00) so your session balance comfortably covers 200 to 300 spins.
- Lock in a session timer and stop-loss limit at Here2Win Casino prior to spinning, keeping stake size flat through normal variance swings.
- Complete account KYC verification at Here2Win Casino early and use the same verified PayID rail for seamless A$ withdrawals.
The studio behind it
Microgaming is the studio printed on Cricket Star. Pokies Baron lists 739 of their pokies for Australia, and this is one of them. The rest sit on the provider page.
How a session behaves
A session at Pokies Baron is described as a limit and a stop, not as a story. Cricket Star either fits that or it does not.
Cricket Star has no memory of last night. Set the loss limit before the first spin. A published RTP, when the card has one, is a long sample, not one arvo.
The theme tag on this card is Stars. Burning Stars is another Stars pokie, from VoltEnt.
Who it suits
A high-volatility pokie suits a short session with a small A$ stake. The balance tends to move in lumps, so Cricket Star is a poor place to try to win a loss back.
Playing this pokie
Search the lobby for Cricket Star, the full title on this card. 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. Pokies Baron leaves those fields empty.
Australian punters play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in A$. pokiesbaron.com does not host the reels.
This card has no feature label, so no bonus round is described for Cricket Star.