Genie Jackpots slot review

Genie Jackpots RTP: check which version your app runs

Genie Jackpots is listed with a 96.49% RTP. A slot database records that at least one operator offers a 92.73% version. Both are legitimate settings, but the gap is large, and you can’t tell them apart by looking at the reels.

Here’s the difference in pounds. The house edge is 100% minus the RTP, and the average loss is stake × house edge.

The lower version costs about £3.76 more per £100 staked, a little over twice as much. That’s why the first step with this game is to open its rules screen.

1. Open Genie Jackpots in your casino app.
2. Tap the menu or ‘i’ icon inside the game to open the rules or help page.
3. Find the line that states the theoretical return to player.
4. If it shows the lower figure, decide whether you’d rather play a different slot.
5. Still unsure? Ask the casino’s live chat; our guide to finding a game’s RTP in an app has more tips.

The rules screen may also say whether the stated RTP includes the jackpot contribution. Read it alongside our page on RTP information rules.

How the features work in Genie Jackpots

The game has three layers: wilds and the Wish feature in the base game, two bonus rounds, and the Jackpot King network on top.

Monkey wilds

In the base game, Monkey wilds substitute for other symbols to help complete wins on the 20 paylines.

The Wish feature

At random, the Wish feature can start on a base-game spin. You pick a lamp, and it reveals one of four outcomes:

• a bonus trigger, which takes you into one of the bonus rounds;
• a respin with an extra Genie wild added;
• a wild that pays double;
• an infectious Monkey wild.

Magic Carpet Bonus and Mystery Win Bonus

Landing two bonus symbols together with either a Magic Carpet symbol or a Treasure Chest symbol triggers a bonus game. The Magic Carpet symbol leads to the Magic Carpet Bonus, and the Treasure Chest leads to the Mystery Win Bonus. The prizes and rules for each are in the game’s paytable.

The Jackpot King feature

Genie Jackpots belongs to Blueprint’s Jackpot King network, and the network’s progressive jackpot feature can be triggered at random. That means the jackpot isn’t tied to a particular line win; any spin could start it.

Jackpot King explained for Genie Jackpots players

Jackpot King links a wide range of Blueprint slots to a shared prize pool, so spins on many different games feed the same jackpots. A guide to Jackpot King slots (opens in a new tab) describes the general format: Jackpot King symbols start a bonus in which you collect crowns, and enough crowns lead to a wheel that awards a win multiplier or one of three progressive jackpots.

The same guide says Genie Jackpots was one of the first Jackpot King titles when the network launched in September 2016, alongside Cop the Lot and Fruitinator. It also lists the three jackpot tiers’ starting values. Because jackpot values change constantly, check the live figures shown in the game rather than relying on any published number.

In September 2018 Blueprint introduced Jackpot King Deluxe, which made the two smaller pots ‘must be won’ before reaching set levels, according to CasinoBeats’ report on Jackpot King Deluxe (opens in a new tab). Which version applies to the copy of Genie Jackpots in your app is shown in its rules.

Genie Jackpots on a £20 budget

Medium volatility means a steadier mix of smaller wins than high-volatility games, though the house edge still applies. This table uses the 96.49% version; double the loss figures roughly for the 92.73% one.

Jackpot slots can tempt players to raise stakes in the hope of a bigger prize. Keep your stake fixed to what your budget can support, and set a deposit limit or a time-out if you find sessions running longer than planned.

Playing Genie Jackpots on iPhone and Android

Genie Jackpots uses a traditional 5×3 grid, which fits phone screens comfortably. It runs as an HTML5 game in casino apps and mobile browsers. We haven’t confirmed whether this build supports portrait play, so rotate your phone to see which orientation the app offers.

The Wish feature’s lamp choice and the jackpot overlays need a tap or two, so make sure you can reach the whole screen comfortably. If you use larger text or zoom settings, our page on casino app accessibility features has suggestions.

• Install the casino’s official app from the App Store or Google Play; see our iPhone and Android device pages.
• Jackpot values update live, so a stable connection helps.
• Turn off marketing notifications if they prompt you to play; see how to turn off casino app notifications.

UK rules for Genie Jackpots in casino apps

The stake limits are explained in the Commission’s online slots stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab). More on our pages about slot stake limits and the autoplay ban. Since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020, feature buy-ins are not offered to British players.

Blueprint Gaming, the studio behind Genie Jackpots

Blueprint Gaming was founded in 2001 and is based in Newark, in the UK. It’s owned by Merkur Group, formerly the Gauselmann Group, which took an equity stake in 2008 and full ownership in 2012. Blueprint is regulated by the Gambling Commission and in Alderney, and it uses licensed Megaways mechanics as well as running Jackpot King.

Its best-known games include Fishin’ Frenzy, Eye of Horus and King Kong Cash.

Similar slots to Genie Jackpots

These games on our site share a studio or a jackpot angle. For the full list, browse our mobile slot reviews.

• Fishin’ Frenzy: Blueprint, 96.12% RTP, medium volatility, 5,000× max win.
• King Kong Cash: Blueprint, 95.79% RTP, medium volatility according to reference sites.
• The Goonies: Blueprint, 96.00% RTP, medium-high volatility, 10,000× max.
• Divine Fortune: NetEnt, a progressive jackpot slot with medium volatility.
• Mega Moolah: Games Global’s long-running progressive, with low volatility.

Genie Jackpots review: who it suits

Genie Jackpots suits players who like a classic layout with plenty of small features and the outside chance of a network jackpot. Check the RTP version first, because the lower setting changes the value considerably.

Where to play Genie Jackpots with a welcome offer

We can’t confirm which of our partner apps carries Genie Jackpots, so check each game lobby and its RTP screen. The welcome spins below are for Big Bass Bonanza or selected games, not this slot, and they don’t apply to Jackpot King. All are for new customers aged 18+; terms apply.

• PlayOJO: 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p each for a first deposit of £10 or more. No wagering, cash winnings. New UK customers only (not Northern Ireland); can’t be combined and only via the designated offer link.
• Coral Casino: 100 free spins at 10p on selected games when you deposit and bet £10+ on slots between 1 October 2026 and 1 February 2027. Accept within 48 hours, valid 7 days, no wagering on winnings. Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid and certain debit cards excluded.
• Ladbrokes Casino: 50 free spins a day for 10 days (up to 500) at 10p on selected games after you deposit and spend £10 on slots. Claim before 23:59 each day, use within 7 days, no wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers excluded.

Coral and Ladbrokes share an operator, LC International Limited, so you may not be able to open new accounts with both. Our jackpot slot apps list and the PlayOJO, Coral and Ladbrokes reviews have more detail.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.