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Pirates Pub card on Fern Spins
Kiwi players can open the session page for Pirates Pub pokie apart from this catalogue.
Fern Spins records Pirates Pub for New Zealand: Pragmatic Play, very-high volatility, published RTP 96.03%. Kiwi players continue at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. The figure is the long sample.
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Pirates Pub vs Pragmatic Play average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, Pirates Pub (96.03%) benchmarks directly against Thunder vs Underworld (98.04%, Pragmatic Play) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs Pirates Pub | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates Pub (this card) | Pragmatic Play | 96.03% | — | very-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Thunder vs Underworld 98.04% RTP high pokie · Highest RTP in Pragmatic Play vs Pirates Pub | Pragmatic Play | 98.04% | +2.01% | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Irish Charms 96.96% RTP low-to-medium pokie · Lower-volatility studio alternative vs Pirates Pub | Pragmatic Play | 96.96% | +0.93% | low-to-medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MoonStone 98.50% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same mechanic (Bonus Buy) vs Pirates Pub | SmartSoft | 98.50% | +2.47% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Magic Garden 10 98.90% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same theme (Cardsymbols) vs Pirates Pub | SmartSoft | 98.90% | +2.87% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
- Alongside Pirates Pub (96.03%), review the Thunder vs Underworld 98.04% Pragmatic Play pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Alongside Pirates Pub (96.03%), review the Irish Charms 96.96% Pragmatic Play pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the NZ$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
At Here2Win Casino
Here2Win Casino is the casino named on this card. 868 other Pragmatic Play pokies are grouped with Pirates Pub, and they are played at Here2Win Casino.
That pace figure is what the high volatility list selects on.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Pragmatic Play (868 in this catalogue)
- Published RTP
- 96.03%
- RTP band
- 96% to 96.5%
- Volatility
- very-high
- Hit ratio
- 27.47%
- Features
- Bonus Buy and Bonus Rounds
- House edge
- 3.97%
- Vs studio avg RTP
- -0.32% vs 96.35% avg (#504/580)
- Spins per hit
- ~1 in 3.6 spins
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), Quinel, Gaming Associates
- Studio licences
- MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario), Gibraltar
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
Pirates Pub RTP (96.03%), house edge & 500-spin session math
Pirates Pub by Pragmatic Play returns a published 96.03% RTP (3.97% 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.co.nz).
This Pragmatic Play release stands at -0.32 percentage points against the 96.35% studio average across 580 RTP-published titles (rank #504 of 580). The very-high volatility pokie lands a winning combination roughly once every 3.6 spins (27.5% hit frequency). Its 96.03% return profile pairs best with a 250x–350x stake reserve over 250 to 500 spins. Players launch Pirates Pub in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz) with full HTML5 desktop and mobile parity.
| Session volume & entity | Total turnover | Theoretical return | House margin | Est. winning spins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 spins on Pirates Pub (NZ$1/spin @ 96.03% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$96.03 | NZ$3.97 | ~27 (27.5%) |
| 250 spins on Pirates Pub (NZ$1/spin @ 96.03% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$240.07 | NZ$9.92 | ~69 (27.5%) |
| 500 spins on Pirates Pub (NZ$1/spin @ 96.03% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$480.15 | NZ$19.85 | ~137 (27.5%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pragmatic Play is the studio on the card.
- The button remains on fernspins.co.nz and hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino.
- Fern Spins does not adjust 96.03%.
- very-high volatility is visible before you set an NZ$ stake.
Cons
- Fern Spins does not hold NZ$ and does not pay winners.
- No bonus number is made up on this page.
- very-high volatility means the balance tends to jump.
Studio
Pragmatic Play is the studio on the card. 868 of their pokies are in this New Zealand catalogue. Each one hands off through fernspins.co.nz to Here2Win Casino.
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Pirates Pub technical specs, Pragmatic Play RNG audit & myth-busting rules
Pirates Pub is engineered by Pragmatic Play on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid (Standard studio payline / ways structure) architecture with independent RNG certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), Quinel, Gaming Associates under MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario), Gibraltar regulatory frameworks.
Pragmatic Play (Veridian (Gibraltar) Ltd) is an iGaming studio founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gibraltar & Malta. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), Quinel, Gaming Associates and certified across MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario), Gibraltar. Studio RTP policy: Configurable RTP profiles (default ~96.50%, with certified 95.50% and 94.50% operator builds).
In the Fern Spins catalogue, Pragmatic Play accounts for 868 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz). Across the 580 titles with a published return, the studio averages 96.35% RTP (spanning 91.93% to 98.04%, with 313 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include Tumble reels, Pay Anywhere scatter multipliers, Hold & Spin, Money Collect.
Bonus Buy: Bonus Buy (Feature Buy) allows direct entry into the main bonus round for a fixed multiple of the base stake where permitted by jurisdiction.
What this pokie is
Fern Spins keeps the New Zealand entry plain. Pirates Pub is from Pragmatic Play. You play it at Here2Win Casino. The stake shows in NZ$.
Studio first: Pragmatic Play. Then whatever RTP the card actually carries. A session in Christchurch is still just spins at a stake you chose.
Kiwi players open Pirates Pub at Here2Win Casino after reading it here. The stake is in NZ$. Christchurch is not a setting inside the game.
Boom Pirates sits in the Pirates group with this card.
How to play Pirates Pub at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified Pirates Pub return (96.03%) and Pragmatic Play 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Fern Spins 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.co.nz) and locate Pirates Pub using the Pragmatic Play studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch Pirates Pub 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.
Questions
Does Fern Spins play the pokie itself?
Here2Win Casino plays it. Fern Spins is the New Zealand catalogue. The button leaves via fernspins.co.nz and opens Pirates Pub at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.
What RTP does Pirates Pub publish?
The card publishes 96.03% for Pirates Pub. Across a huge number of spins that is the studio figure. One evening in Christchurch is not that sample.
How bumpy is Pirates Pub?
very-high volatility. A very-high volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title.
Who built this pokie?
The studio on the card is Pragmatic Play. Fern Spins does not swap in a different name.
Does this site take POLi?
NZ$ stays in the Here2Win Casino account. This domain does not open a cashier.
Does Pirates Pub work on mobile in New Zealand?
Yes. The button on fernspins.co.nz is the same on a phone. Here2Win Casino loads the pokie, and the stake is in NZ$.
What currency is Pirates Pub staked in?
NZ$ at Here2Win Casino. This catalogue does not print a minimum, because that figure lives inside the game, not on the card.
Can I play Pirates Pub on this page?
The card is for reading. The session is not hosted on fernspins.co.nz.
Where is the rating for this pokie?
There is no rating. A score would be an opinion Fern Spins refuses to invent. The useful lines are the studio, the RTP when it exists, and the volatility.
Can Pirates Pub be due to pay?
Do not wait out a feature. The pokie is not running late.
Who is Pirates Pub for?
Adults, 18+. Fern Spins is a New Zealand catalogue. Gambling can harm, and the page is not a promise of winnings.
What happens when I press play on Pirates Pub?
fernspins.co.nz takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.
How many Pragmatic Play pokies are on this site?
868. They are grouped on the provider page. Pirates Pub is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Christchurch change the pokie?
No. The same Pirates Pub 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 Pirates Pub?
No amount is printed here. A welcome offer, if Here2Win Casino has one, is shown in the account with its own terms. Fern Spins will not guess the numbers.
Is Pirates Pub a pub pokie?
No. It is an online pokie from Pragmatic Play, 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. Pirates Pub will not tap you on the shoulder.
What does the hit ratio of Pirates Pub tell me?
How often a spin returns something, not how much, and not when. It is a different number from the RTP. Fern Spins prints it only because the card includes it.
What are the pros and cons on the Pirates Pub page?
It is not a rating of Pirates Pub. A pro means the card or the catalogue actually supports the line. A con means a missing figure or a limit of this page.
Is the text under the title the preview?
Read it as a card, not as a tip for Christchurch. The pokie does not know the city, and the page does not pretend it does.
How do I open the right Pirates Pub?
This page is only Pirates Pub. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.
How many reels and paylines does Pirates Pub have?
A count of free spins and a bonus-buy price are also absent. Those numbers stay off the page.
What features does the Pirates Pub card list?
Bonus Buy and Bonus Rounds is the whole feature list for Pirates Pub. Those words are not a price and not a description of the round.
How a session moves
Pirates Pub does not become likelier because the page is short. That is the whole note.
Do not stake NZ$ set aside for the week. Pirates Pub will not settle up because a feature feels late.
Stake and POLi
Fern Spins takes no NZ$. POLi, if you use it, is at Here2Win Casino.
POLi and the other rails people in New Zealand already use are handled inside the Here2Win Casino account. fernspins.co.nz never asks for them. The page cannot take an NZ$ deposit.
Who it suits
A very-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.
Filed under
Categories Video Slots
Themes Cardsymbols Pirates
Features Bonus Buy Bonus Rounds
Playing this pokie
Open the full name Pirates Pub in the Here2Win Casino lobby. This page is only the Pirates Pub card.
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, a payline count, a count of free spins, or a bonus-buy price. Fern Spins leaves those fields empty.
Kiwi players play this pokie in the browser at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. fernspins.co.nz does not host the reels.
Feature labels on this card: Bonus Buy and Bonus Rounds. A label is a name, not a price and not a description of the round.
The hit ratio printed for Pirates Pub is 27.47%. It is not a timetable for the next session.