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The Champions for New Zealand, Fern Spins
Kiwi players can open the session page for The Champions pokie apart from this catalogue.
Fern Spins records The Champions for New Zealand: Pragmatic Play, medium-volatility, published RTP 96.51%. Kiwi players continue at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$. The figure is the long sample.
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The Champions vs Pragmatic Play average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, The Champions (96.51%) benchmarks directly against Thunder vs Underworld (98.04%, Pragmatic Play) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs The Champions | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Champions (this card) | Pragmatic Play | 96.51% | — | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Thunder vs Underworld 98.04% RTP high pokie · Highest RTP in Pragmatic Play vs The Champions | Pragmatic Play | 98.04% | +1.53% | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MoonStone 98.50% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same mechanic (Bonus Rounds) vs The Champions | SmartSoft | 98.50% | +1.99% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| MX Mania 98.04% RTP medium pokie · Same theme (Sports) vs The Champions | Habanero | 98.04% | +1.53% | medium | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
- Alongside The Champions (96.51%), review the Thunder vs Underworld 98.04% Pragmatic Play pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Alongside The Champions (96.51%), review the MoonStone 98.50% SmartSoft pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the NZ$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
At Here2Win Casino
The Champions is a Pragmatic Play pokie at Here2Win Casino for New Zealand. Fern Spins records the figures. The game opens at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Pragmatic Play (868 in this catalogue)
- Published RTP
- 96.51%
- RTP band
- 96.5% and above
- Volatility
- medium
- Features
- Bonus Rounds
- House edge
- 3.49%
- Vs studio avg RTP
- +0.16% vs 96.35% avg (#152/580)
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), Quinel, Gaming Associates
- Studio licences
- MGA, UKGC, AGCO (Ontario), Gibraltar
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
The Champions RTP (96.51%), house edge & 500-spin session math
The Champions by Pragmatic Play returns a published 96.51% RTP (3.49% house edge) across a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout and calls for a 150x–200x bankroll buffer in NZ$ at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
This Pragmatic Play release stands at +0.16 percentage points against the 96.35% studio average across 580 RTP-published titles (rank #152 of 580). The medium-volatility pokie lands a winning combination roughly once every 3.9 spins (25.3% hit frequency). Its 96.51% math model requires a 150x–200x unit-stake buffer to absorb standard variance swings. Players launch The Champions 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 The Champions (NZ$1/spin @ 96.51% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$96.51 | NZ$3.49 | ~25 (25.3%) |
| 250 spins on The Champions (NZ$1/spin @ 96.51% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$241.28 | NZ$8.72 | ~63 (25.3%) |
| 500 spins on The Champions (NZ$1/spin @ 96.51% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$482.55 | NZ$17.45 | ~127 (25.3%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pragmatic Play is the studio on the card.
- The button remains on fernspins.co.nz and hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino.
- The published RTP 96.51% is printed as it came on the card.
- medium-volatility is visible before you set an NZ$ stake.
Cons
- The account is at Here2Win Casino.
- If Here2Win Casino has an offer, its terms are shown there.
- Hit rate is unpublished for The Champions.
Studio
If the only question was who built The Champions, the answer is Pragmatic Play. Here2Win Casino does not either.
The Champions technical specs, Pragmatic Play RNG audit & myth-busting rules
The Champions 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.
What this pokie is
Fern Spins keeps the New Zealand entry plain. The Champions is from Pragmatic Play. You play it at Here2Win Casino. The stake shows in NZ$.
Fern Spins keeps a New Zealand page for The Champions rather than reusing the Australian sentences. Pokie, NZ$ and POLi are named here, in this order. Play still ends at Here2Win Casino.
The preview under the title is there so a snippet and the page say the same thing. No extra RTP is slipped into that sentence.
8 Dragons and 7 Piggies are two more Pragmatic Play pokies on this list.
How to play The Champions at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified The Champions return (96.51%) and Pragmatic Play 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Fern Spins specification card.
- Size your NZ$ session bankroll at 150x–200x your base spin stake using the interactive 100/250/500-spin calculator above.
- Open Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz) and locate The Champions using the Pragmatic Play studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch The Champions 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?
Yes, The Champions is on this New Zealand list. The session is not hosted on fernspins.co.nz.
What RTP does The Champions publish?
The card publishes 96.51% for The Champions. Across a huge number of spins that is the studio figure. One evening in Wellington is not that sample.
What volatility is listed for The Champions?
medium-volatility. A medium-volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title.
Which studio is The Champions from?
Pragmatic Play. Other Pragmatic Play pokies for New Zealand are grouped on the provider page.
Where do I deposit NZ$?
Deposit at Here2Win Casino after the button. POLi can be offered there. Fern Spins only names it so the page is clearly the New Zealand catalogue.
Does The Champions work on mobile in New Zealand?
Yes. The button on fernspins.co.nz is the same on a phone. Here2Win Casino loads the pokie, and the stake is in NZ$.
What currency is The Champions 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 The Champions on this page?
No. The page does not run the reels. The button opens The Champions at Here2Win Casino. A practice mode, if the casino offers one, is there.
Why is The Champions not scored?
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 The Champions be due to pay?
Do not wait out a feature. The pokie is not running late.
Who is The Champions 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 The Champions?
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. The Champions is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Wellington change the pokie?
No. The same The Champions 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 The Champions?
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 The Champions 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. The Champions will not tap you on the shoulder.
Why list pros and cons for The Champions?
It is not a rating of The Champions. 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?
Yes. That short answer is the preview, and it should match the fact list: Pragmatic Play, and 96.51% only when you are on a card that has an RTP. Pros and cons come after, in plainer lines.
How do I open the right The Champions?
This page is only The Champions. The play button follows that name, not a shorter guess.
How many reels and paylines does The Champions have?
A count of free spins and a bonus-buy price are also absent. Those numbers stay off the page.
What features does the The Champions card list?
Bonus Rounds is the whole feature list for The Champions. Those words are not a price and not a description of the round.
How a session moves
Plain version for Fern Spins: limit, spin, stop. That is the whole note.
The long sample behind an RTP, when one is printed, is not one evening. A catalogue cannot close it for you.
The Sports list also holds Break Away Deluxe 94 from Microgaming.
Stake and POLi
Fern Spins takes no NZ$. POLi, if you use it, is at Here2Win Casino.
The NZ$ stake is chosen in the game at Here2Win Casino. Reading Fern Spins does not open a balance.
Printed return is the only test for the high RTP list, and this one passes.
Who it suits
A medium-volatility pokie is a middle pace. Fern Spins files The Champions as an ordinary session at Here2Win Casino for New Zealand, not as a method.
Filed under
Categories Video Slots
Themes Sports
Features Bonus Rounds
Playing this pokie
Open the full name The Champions in the Here2Win Casino lobby. This page is only the The Champions 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$. No app is installed from Fern Spins.
Feature labels on this card: Bonus Rounds. Fern Spins does not add a jackpot figure or a bonus amount on top of those names.