Here2Win Casino · Big Time Gaming · New Zealand
The Fern Spins page for The Race
Kiwi players can open the session page for The Race pokie apart from this catalogue.
On Fern Spins, Kiwi players get The Race as the Big Time Gaming pokie, with very high volatility and a published RTP of 96.27%. Play continues at Here2Win Casino and the stake is in NZ$. The RTP is the long sample, not the result of a session that starts in Queenstown.
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The Race vs Big Time Gaming average & peer pokie comparison
Compared against direct studio and mechanic peers, The Race (96.27%) benchmarks directly against White Rabbit (97.24%, Big Time Gaming) across its 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz).
| Title & spec anchor | Studio | Published RTP | Delta vs The Race | Volatility | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Race (this card) | Big Time Gaming | 96.27% | — | very-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| White Rabbit 97.24% RTP high pokie · Highest RTP in Big Time Gaming vs The Race | Big Time Gaming | 97.24% | +0.97% | high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Book of Gods 96.35% RTP medium pokie · Lower-volatility studio alternative vs The Race | Big Time Gaming | 96.35% | +0.08% | medium | 5×3 classic video grid |
| MoonStone 98.50% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same mechanic (Bonus Buy) vs The Race | SmartSoft | 98.50% | +2.23% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
| Magic Garden 10 98.90% RTP medium-to-high pokie · Same theme (Cardsymbols) vs The Race | SmartSoft | 98.90% | +2.63% | medium-to-high | 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid |
- Alongside The Race (96.27%), review the White Rabbit 97.24% Big Time Gaming pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Alongside The Race (96.27%), review the Book of Gods 96.35% Big Time Gaming pokie card available at Here2Win Casino.
- Benchmark any two releases in the head-to-head pokie RTP and volatility comparator or run the NZ$ session bankroll and stake calculator.
At Here2Win Casino
Here2Win Casino is the casino named on this card. 98 other Big Time Gaming pokies are grouped with The Race, and they are played at Here2Win Casino.
Further along the same studio list are Dragon Born and Extra Chilli.
Published figures & technical specs
- Studio
- Big Time Gaming (98 in this catalogue)
- Published RTP
- 96.27%
- RTP band
- 96% to 96.5%
- Volatility
- very-high
- Features
- Bonus Buy, Bonus Rounds, Cascading Reels and Megaways
- House edge
- 3.73%
- Vs studio avg RTP
- -0.16% vs 96.43% avg (#60/72)
- Reel grid
- 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid
- Pay structure
- Standard studio payline / ways structure
- RNG testing labs
- eCOGRA, GLI
- Studio licences
- UKGC, MGA, AGCO (Ontario), Alderney, BC Lottery
- Platform
- HTML5 (Desktop, iOS & Android)
- Play at
- Here2Win Casino
- Stake
- NZ$
- Card updated
- 2026-11-04
The Race RTP (96.27%), house edge & 500-spin session math
The Race by Big Time Gaming returns a published 96.27% RTP (3.73% 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 Big Time Gaming release stands at -0.16 percentage points against the 96.43% studio average across 72 RTP-published titles (rank #60 of 72). The very-high volatility pokie lands a winning combination roughly once every 2.7 spins (37.3% hit frequency). Its 96.27% math model requires a 250x–350x unit-stake buffer to absorb standard variance swings. Players launch The Race 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 Race (NZ$1/spin @ 96.27% RTP) | NZ$100 | NZ$96.27 | NZ$3.73 | ~37 (37.3%) |
| 250 spins on The Race (NZ$1/spin @ 96.27% RTP) | NZ$250 | NZ$240.68 | NZ$9.33 | ~93 (37.3%) |
| 500 spins on The Race (NZ$1/spin @ 96.27% RTP) | NZ$500 | NZ$481.35 | NZ$18.65 | ~186 (37.3%) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- You do not have to open the lobby to see who made The Race.
- The button remains on fernspins.co.nz and hands the pokie to Here2Win Casino.
- The published RTP 96.27% is printed as it came on the card.
- very-high volatility is visible before you set an NZ$ stake.
Cons
- The account is at Here2Win Casino.
- If Here2Win Casino has an offer, its terms are shown there.
- The page will not invent how often a spin returns something.
- very-high volatility means the balance tends to jump.
Studio
If the only question was who built The Race, the answer is Big Time Gaming. Fern Spins does not localise the studio name.
The Race technical specs, Big Time Gaming RNG audit & myth-busting rules
The Race is engineered by Big Time Gaming on a 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid (Standard studio payline / ways structure) architecture with independent RNG certification from eCOGRA, GLI under UKGC, MGA, AGCO (Ontario), Alderney, BC Lottery regulatory frameworks.
Big Time Gaming (Evolution AB Group) is an iGaming studio founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Its random number generators (RNG) and math sheets are audited by eCOGRA, GLI and certified across UKGC, MGA, AGCO (Ontario), Alderney, BC Lottery. Studio RTP policy: High fixed RTP (~96.20%–96.65%).
In the Fern Spins catalogue, Big Time Gaming accounts for 98 pokies, playable at Here2Win Casino (here2win.co.nz). Across the 72 titles with a published return, the studio averages 96.43% RTP (spanning 95.00% to 97.24%, with 34 pokies at 96.5% or above). Signature studio mechanics include Creator of Megaways (up to 117,649 ways), Megaclusters, Megaquads, Heartstopper, Win Exchange.
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.
Cascading Reels: Cascading (tumbling) reels clear winning combinations from the board and drop new symbols into the empty spaces within the same paid spin.
Megaways: Megaways dynamically varies the symbol height on each reel (typically 2 to 7 symbols per reel), producing up to 117,649 ways to win on a spin.
What this pokie is
Fern Spins keeps the New Zealand entry plain. The Race is from Big Time Gaming. You play it at Here2Win Casino. The stake shows in NZ$.
The preview under the title is there so a snippet and the page say the same thing. No extra RTP is slipped into that sentence.
Auckland or Dunedin sees the same pokie. Fern Spins writes the facts once, on this URL.
How to play The Race at Here2Win Casino: 7-step session protocol
- Check the verified The Race return (96.27%) and Big Time Gaming 5×3 / 5×4 HTML5 video grid layout on this Fern Spins specification card.
- Size your NZ$ 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 The Race using the Big Time Gaming studio filter or instant search bar.
- Launch The Race 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 The Race at Here2Win Casino, stake in NZ$.
Is the RTP of The Race 96.27%?
The card publishes 96.27% for The Race. Across a huge number of spins that is the studio figure. One evening in Queenstown is not that sample.
What volatility is listed for The Race?
very-high volatility. A very-high volatility pokie moves an NZ$ 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 Big Time Gaming. Fern Spins does not swap in a different name.
Where do I deposit NZ$?
Deposit at Here2Win Casino after the button. POLi can be offered there. Fern Spins only names it so the page is clearly the New Zealand catalogue.
Can Kiwi players open The Race on a phone?
Yes. The button on fernspins.co.nz is the same on a phone. Here2Win Casino loads the pokie, and the stake is in NZ$.
What currency is The Race 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 Race on this page?
The card is for reading. The session is not hosted on fernspins.co.nz.
Where is the rating for this pokie?
The Race is not placed above or below the rest of the New Zealand list.
Does the pokie remember the last session?
No. The Race 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 The Race 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 Race?
fernspins.co.nz takes the click and Here2Win Casino opens the pokie. The partner address stays off the article.
How many Big Time Gaming pokies are on this site?
98. They are grouped on the provider page. The Race is a single title in that group, played at Here2Win Casino.
Does Queenstown change the pokie?
No. The same The Race 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 Race?
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 Race a pub pokie?
No. It is an online pokie from Big Time Gaming, 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 Race will not tap you on the shoulder.
What are the pros and cons on the The Race page?
It is not a rating of The Race. 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 Queenstown. The pokie does not know the city, and the page does not pretend it does.
Will a shorter name still open The Race?
Use the full name on this card. A shorter search in the Here2Win Casino lobby can open a different Big Time Gaming title.
What is the maximum win on The Race?
The card does not publish a maximum win, a reel count, or a payline count. Fern Spins does not guess them.
What features does the The Race card list?
Bonus Buy, Bonus Rounds, Cascading Reels and Megaways is the whole feature list for The Race. Those words are not a price and not a description of the round.
How a session moves
The Race does not become likelier because the page is short. That is the whole note.
A session is a clock plus a stake. Any welcome lives inside Here2Win Casino, and Fern Spins does not invent the terms.
Video Slots holds 100 Lucky Sevens as well as this one.
Stake and POLi
Fern Spins takes no NZ$. POLi, if you use it, is at Here2Win Casino.
POLi and the other rails people in New Zealand already use are handled inside the Here2Win Casino account. fernspins.co.nz never asks for them. The page can name POLi.
Who it suits
A very-high volatility pokie moves an NZ$ stake in jumps. If that is more movement than you want, drop the stake or pick another title from the same studio.
That pace figure is what the high volatility list selects on.
Filed under
Categories Video Slots
Themes Cardsymbols Gems
Features Bonus Buy Bonus Rounds Cascading Reels Megaways
Playing this pokie
Open the full name The Race in the Here2Win Casino lobby. A shorter search can load a different Big Time Gaming 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. 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, Bonus Rounds, Cascading Reels and Megaways. A label is a name, not a price and not a description of the round.