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Choose a Casino that Has Plinko Online
Not every online casino has the Plinko game. You need to find a casino that has BGaming, Hacksaw Gaming, or SmartSoft as a game provider. These are the main providers of plinko found at Australian casinos.
Go to the casino's "Providers" page. If the casino features BGaming or Hacksaw Gaming as one of their game developers, you'll find the Plinko game under their games list. The top pick for Plinko games lists all the game providers who offer this game.
Quick check
BGaming is the most popular provider of the Plinko game in Australia. If you find a casino that features BGaming as a game provider, search for the Plinko game, and it will be shown.
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Register Your Account
Registration takes about 2 minutes. You will need to enter your email address, password, date of birth, and your name. You will also be prompted for your country and currency. Select Australia and the Australian dollar (AUD).
A few online casinos will ask for your address when you register. Others will ask for your address when you try to withdraw your winnings. Make sure the information you provide during registration is accurate.
- Use a real email address you can access
- Choose AUD as your account currency if offered
- Use your real name — it must match your ID later
- Set a strong password unique to this casino
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Deposit AUD
Head to the casino's cashier and make a deposit. Online casinos that accept Australian players take Visa, Mastercard, Neosurf vouchers, and cryptocurrency. They also take bank transfers but it takes a few days to process the transfer.
The minimum deposit at online casinos in Australia is $10 - $20. However, if you would like to claim their welcome bonus, the minimum deposit will be $20 - $30.
- Neosurf: Best for keeping gambling spend separate from your bank account. Buy a voucher at a newsagency or online.
- Visa/Mastercard: Instant deposit. Some AU banks block casino transactions — have a backup ready.
- Crypto (BTC, ETH, LTC): Fastest deposits, often lowest fees, accepted at most casinos on our list.
Bonus warning
If you have claimed a welcome bonus, make sure to check the maximum bet that can be placed while using this bonus before you play the Plinko game. The maximum bet is often $5 per round. Dropping $20 per ball will void your winnings.
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Find the Plinko Game
In the casino's homepage, use the search bar to find the "Instant Games", "Crash Games", or "Casual Games" section. Type the game "Plinko" in the search bar.
The page will show several versions of the Plinko game from several different game providers. The most common versions include BGaming's Plinko and Hacksaw Gaming's Plinko game. SmartSoft's PlinkoX is another version but with a different gaming interface.
Which one to pick
If you are new to Plinko games, start with BGaming's Plinko game. It has the best user interface with the most rows (up to 16) and the highest return to player (RTP) percentage compared to other Plinko games.
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Set Your Bet, Risk, and Rows
There are three things to set before you drop a ball in the Plinko game. These will determine your game winnings and the volatility of your gaming session.
- Bet amount: How much you stake per drop. Starts at $0.10 at most casinos. Set this based on your session budget, not impulse.
- Risk level: Low, medium, or high. Low gives many small wins. High concentrates value in rare outer-bucket hits. Start on low or medium if you are new.
- Number of rows: More rows = more pegs = more variance. 8 rows gives frequent results close to the average. 16 rows gives rare extremes on either end.
If you would like to play for a total of $50 and would like to play the game with low risk, a $0.50 bet will allow you to drop the balls 100 times within your gaming session. This should give you enough time to experience the Plinko game without spending all of your money in 5 minutes.
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Drop the Ball — Playing Plinko Online
Press the drop button for your Plinko game. The ball will fall through the game in under 2 seconds. Each fall of the ball is randomized by a random number generator (RNG).
If you won any money playing the Plinko game, it will be instantly added to your casino account balance. If you used a welcome bonus to play the game, your winnings may count towards your wagering requirement to claim the bonus. However, the wagering requirement for Plinko games is typically excluded by most online casinos.
Most online casinos that feature the Plinko game will have an "auto drop" feature. This allows you to select the number of times that the balls will be dropped automatically when you start the game. Use this feature with caution as it is easy to drop your money quickly with this feature.
Auto-drop tip
Limit the auto drop to 20-30 drops at a time. Check your account balance after each auto drop round. This will prevent you from losing more money during a losing streak.
Playing Plinko Online on Mobile
The Plinko games from BGaming and Hacksaw Gaming are fully optimised for mobile devices. You do not have to download the game. Just visit the casino's website on your mobile browser and play the same game as on your desktop.
The game's peg grid will adjust to your mobile screen. The games work well on mobile devices with smaller screens. The drop button is large enough to tap without accidentally tapping it. The auto drop feature is also helpful while on the move.
Check your mobile data before you play the game for longer than a few minutes. While the Plinko game uses minimal data, a 16-row game will use up data quickly on a weaker mobile data signal.
Play Responsibly
Each ball drops in under 2 seconds. It is easy to lose track of how much you have spent. Set a limit for both time and money before you start. When you reach the limit, stop playing.
Gambling Help Online - 1800 858 858, available 24/7. Only for players who are 18 years of age or older.
Lachie Doyle is the founder of PlinkoPulse and a Brisbane-based casino reviewer. He tests all online casinos with real AUD deposits and specialises in crash and plinko games for Australian punters. Find out more in his full profile.