Big Time Gaming
Big Time Gaming is an Australian slot studio founded in 2011 that invented the Megaways mechanic, used in titles such as Bonanza and Danger High Voltage, and audited by eCOGRA, iTech Labs and Technical System Testing (TST).
Its slots favor high volatility and reel setups offering up to 117,649 ways to win, a profile suited to players who accept fewer, larger hits over frequent small wins.
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Big Time Gaming Casinos — Games, Fairness and Where to Play
Big Time Gaming is an Australian slot developer founded in 2011, best known for creating the Megaways mechanic that now appears, under license, across much of the online slots market. Its own catalogue runs to more than 100 titles built on HTML5, covering video slots, a small table-games line and roulette, with fairness checked by independent test labs rather than by the studio itself.
Who Is Big Time Gaming
Big Time Gaming was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, Australia, with Nik Robinson as CEO. The studio holds a Malta Gaming Authority license (MGA/CRP/187/2010/01), alongside licenses from the UK Gambling Commission, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority and British Columbia in Canada.
According to Evolution Gaming Group's April 2021 press release, Evolution acquired Big Time Gaming for €450 million, combining an upfront payment of €220 million with an earn-out of up to €230 million; Big Time Gaming has operated as part of Evolution Gaming since that deal. Per our records, the studio runs with a lean team — 22 employees as of July 2025 — for a catalogue of 100+ published games.
Big Time Gaming Games and the Megaways Mechanic
Big Time Gaming is the studio that invented Megaways, a reel mechanic that randomises the number of symbols on each reel, typically between 2 and 7, on every spin, producing as many as 117,649 ways to win on a six-reel grid. Big Time Gaming licenses this mechanic to other developers, including Pragmatic Play and Red Tiger, which build their own Megaways-branded slots with independent RTP and volatility settings.
The studio's own high-volatility focus is reflected in its recognition record: Bonanza and Danger High Voltage received the 2017 Casinomeister Award, and Gold Megaways was named 2021 Slot of the Week; Big Time Gaming has also been recognised at the EGR B2B Awards and the Malta Gaming Awards. Licensed-IP titles such as Monopoly Megaways and Wheel of Fortune Megaways extend the mechanic into branded franchises.
Game pages on Search-Casino document RTP and volatility for several Big Time Gaming titles:
| Game | RTP | Volatility | Reels / Paylines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy Meatballs | 96.57% | High | 6 reels, 117,649 paylines |
| Bonanza Megapays | 96.4% | High | 6 reels, 117,649 paylines |
| Danger! High Voltage 2 | 96.77% | High | 5 reels, 117,649 paylines |
| Danger High Voltage Megapays | 96.39% | High | 6 reels, 4,096 paylines |
| Fizzy Pennyslot | 96.44% | High | 4 reels, 4 paylines |
Big Time Gaming RTP, Volatility and Fairness
Big Time Gaming's documented slots return between 96.39% and 96.77% RTP, depending on the title and version, and are all classified as high volatility. High volatility means these games pay out less often, but individual hits can be larger — a risk profile, not a promise of any outcome in a given session; RTP itself is a theoretical figure calculated over a large number of spins, not a session-level guarantee.
Fairness is checked externally: Big Time Gaming's games are tested by eCOGRA, iTech Labs and Technical System Testing (TST), and the studio's Malta Gaming Authority license sits alongside its UK Gambling Commission, Alderney, Gibraltar and British Columbia licenses. Players can look for these auditor names or license numbers in a casino's help section or a game's information panel.
Big Time Gaming runs with a lean in-house team, 22 employees as of July 2025, while its Megaways mechanic is now used under license by larger studios; many "Megaways" games available at a given casino were not built by Big Time Gaming itself.
Where to Play Big Time Gaming Slots
The casino list above this article gathers operators verified per our records to carry Big Time Gaming slots, including brands such as Vavada Casino, RioBet and BetChan. Per Search-Casino's editorial scoring, casinos in this selection carry an average rating around 4.6 out of 5, with individual scores ranging from about 3.6 to 5 — a spread worth checking brand by brand rather than assuming uniform quality across the group; about half of these casinos sit in the top trust tier on our scale. For a broader cross-provider shortlist filtered by verification signals, see the Trusted Casinos hub.
- Provider filter — confirm Big Time Gaming appears in the casino's own lobby filter, since catalogues change over time.
- License — match the casino's license (Curaçao, Anjouan, MGA and Estonia appear across this selection) to the jurisdiction you are comfortable with.
- Region — confirm the casino accepts players from your country; Big Time Gaming's own area served list (United Kingdom, Malta, Gibraltar, Alderney, Canada, Europe) does not determine which casinos worldwide can offer its games.
- Mobile and demo access — Big Time Gaming's HTML5 platform runs in-browser on phones and tablets; see the Mobile Casinos hub, and check whether a casino offers a free-play version before wagering real money.
Common Misconceptions About Big Time Gaming Slots
- "Hot" or "cold" slots — Big Time Gaming's games run on certified RNGs that generate each spin independently; no title is "due" for a win based on recent results.
- RTP as a short-term guarantee — a figure such as Danger! High Voltage 2's 96.77% is calculated over a large number of simulated spins, not a promise for any single session.
- More paylines mean easier wins — 117,649 ways to win expand the combinations a spin can hit, not the studio's underlying volatility or return.
- Megaways games from other studios match Big Time Gaming's own settings — Pragmatic Play and Red Tiger build their own Megaways titles under license, each with independent RTP and volatility.
Verdict on Big Time Gaming
"Big Time Gaming's slots suit players comfortable with high-volatility mechanics and irregular payouts, not those looking for frequent, small returns."
Big Time Gaming, part of Evolution Gaming since the 2021 acquisition, remains a narrow but influential catalogue: just over 100 titles built on the Megaways mechanic it invented and now licenses across the industry. Its documented RTPs sit in a tight 96.39%–96.77% band with high volatility throughout, which fits players who accept longer dry spells for the chance of a larger hit rather than those seeking frequent small returns.
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Update history
- Aug 18, 2026 — Added Megaways mechanic, signature titles with RTP data, ownership history and where-to-play checks.
Big Time Gaming – FAQ
Which casinos offer Big Time Gaming slots?
The casino list above this article gathers operators verified per our records to carry Big Time Gaming titles; availability can still vary by region, so check the provider filter in each casino's own lobby.
What is a typical RTP for Big Time Gaming slots?
Game pages on Search-Casino document Big Time Gaming RTPs between 96.39% and 96.77%, depending on the title and version, all within a high-volatility profile.
Are Big Time Gaming games fair, and who audits them?
Big Time Gaming's games are tested by eCOGRA, iTech Labs and Technical System Testing (TST), and the studio holds licenses from the Malta Gaming Authority, the UK Gambling Commission, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority and British Columbia.
What is Megaways, and did Big Time Gaming invent it?
Megaways is a reel mechanic invented by Big Time Gaming that randomises the number of symbols per reel on each spin, producing up to 117,649 ways to win; the studio licenses this mechanic to other developers, including Pragmatic Play and Red Tiger.
Is a demo mode available for Big Time Gaming slots?
Demo availability depends on the individual casino rather than the provider itself; Big Time Gaming's HTML5 platform technically supports free-play versions where an operator enables them.
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