Mega Moolah slot review
Mega Moolah is a safari-themed progressive jackpot slot, originally released by Microgaming in November 2006 and now part of the Games Global portfolio. It is a simple 5-reel game with 25 paylines, a lion wild that doubles wins and a free spins round where all wins are tripled. Its main draw is the random Jackpot Wheel, which can award one of four progressive jackpots on any spin.
Mega Moolah at a glance
| Provider | Games Global (originally Microgaming) |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 2006 |
| Reels and rows | 5 × 3 |
| Paylines | 25 fixed |
| RTP | 88.12% (some sources quote 93.42% when the progressive jackpot contribution is counted) |
| Volatility | Low |
| Maximum win | 1,955x the stake outside the jackpots. The progressive jackpots are separate and grow with play. |
| Stake range | £0.25 – £6.25 per spin (in Great Britain online slot stakes are capped at £5, or £2 for players aged 18–24) |
| Main feature | Jackpot Wheel with four progressive jackpots |
How to play Mega Moolah
- Open the game and choose your stake. All 25 paylines are always active.
- Press Spin. Three or more matching symbols on a payline, starting from the leftmost reel, create a win.
- Land three or more monkey scatters anywhere to trigger the free spins round.
- The Jackpot Wheel can start at random after any spin, so there is nothing extra to do to qualify.
- Set a budget and a time limit before you start, and take regular breaks.
Bonus features
Lion wild
The lion is the wild symbol. It substitutes for all symbols except the scatter and doubles any win it helps to complete.
Free spins
Three or more monkey scatters award 15 free spins, with all wins tripled. Because the lion wild doubles wins, a winning line that includes a wild pays 6x during the round. Landing three or more scatters again during the feature adds another 15 free spins.
Jackpot Wheel
The Jackpot Wheel is triggered at random at the end of a spin. Sources say a higher stake gives a better chance of triggering it. The wheel has 20 segments and always awards one of four progressive jackpots: Mini, Minor, Major or Mega. Only one segment is for the Mega jackpot, and the smaller jackpots take up more of the wheel. The Mega jackpot restarts from at least £1 million after it is won.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four progressive jackpots, with the Mega jackpot starting from £1 million
- The Jackpot Wheel can trigger on any spin
- Simple rules that are easy to follow
- Free spins with tripled wins
Cons
- RTP of 88.12% is well below the average for online slots
- Base-game wins are modest, with a non-jackpot top win of 1,955x
- Dated graphics compared with newer slots
- The chance of winning the Mega jackpot on any spin is very small
Mega Moolah FAQ
What is the RTP of Mega Moolah?
The RTP is usually quoted as 88.12%. Some sources quote 93.42% when the share that goes into the progressive jackpots is included. Check the game’s information screen at your casino.
How do I trigger the Jackpot Wheel?
The wheel triggers at random after a spin. You cannot trigger it with symbols, but sources say a higher stake improves the chance of it appearing.
What is the maximum win?
Outside the jackpots, the top win is 1,955x your stake. The progressive jackpots are separate and keep growing until someone wins them.
How do I trigger free spins?
Land three or more monkey scatters anywhere on the reels to win 15 free spins with all wins tripled.
Can I play Mega Moolah on mobile?
Yes. The game works in the browser on phones, tablets and desktop computers.
18+. Gambling can be addictive. Set limits, take breaks and play responsibly.
