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How Regulation Influences Pokies Game Design in Australia

Pokies•05 Feb 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Australian regulation shapes how pokies are designed, operated, and presented. This article explains how regulatory rules influence game design.

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Key Differences Between Australian Pokies and Online Pokies

Pokies•04 Feb 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Australian venue pokies and online pokies share core mechanics but differ in regulation, environment, and presentation. This article explains the main differences.

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Common Myths About Max Bets in Pokies

Pokies•03 Feb 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Max bets can unlock eligibility for certain features, but they do not change odds. This article explains common myths about max betting in pokies.

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How Bet Size Impacts Pokies Results

Pokies•02 Feb 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Bet size changes payout scale and exposure, not the underlying odds. This article explains how bet size impacts results in pokies.

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How Session Length Affects Pokies Outcomes

Pokies•01 Feb 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Session length influences what players observe, not how pokies generate outcomes. This article explains how short and long sessions affect perception and results.

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RTP Differences Between Demo and Real Pokies

Pokies•31 Jan 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Demo and real pokies typically use the same RTP. This article explains why RTP can feel different in demo play and what actually affects perception.

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Can Demo Pokies Results Be Misleading

Pokies•30 Jan 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Demo pokie results can feel misleading due to perception and behaviour rather than changes in game mechanics. This article explains why that happens.

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Why Demo Pokies Feel Different

Pokies•29 Jan 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Demo pokies often feel different from real play due to perception, context, and session behaviour. This article explains why that difference occurs.

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Expanding Symbols Explained

Pokies•28 Jan 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Expanding symbols grow to cover multiple positions after a spin result is determined. This article explains how expanding symbols work in pokies.

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Multipliers Explained in Pokies

Pokies•24 Jan 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Multipliers increase the value of certain wins in pokies. This article explains how multipliers are applied and how they fit into overall game mathematics.

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Pattern Recognition Myth in Pokies

Pokies•21 Jan 2026•By Daniel Hughes

Players often see patterns in pokie results, but these patterns do not influence outcomes. This article explains why pattern recognition is misleading in random games.

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Illusion of Control in Pokies

Pokies•20 Jan 2026•By Daniel Hughes

The illusion of control is the feeling that actions or choices can influence pokie outcomes. This article explains why that perception occurs and why outcomes remain unaffected.

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