The Mega Fortune slot is NetEnt’s luxury-themed progressive jackpot game from 2009, played on 5 reels and 25 fixed paylines. Its RTP of about 96% to 96.6% includes the jackpot contribution, volatility is low to medium, and the top prize is the progressive Mega jackpot, reached through a three-ring bonus wheel.
5 × 3 reels, 25 fixed paylines, released by NetEnt in 2009.
The bonus wheel is opened by 3+ bonus symbols from left to right on an active payline.
The quoted RTP of about 96%–96.6% includes money that goes into the jackpots.
Low-to-medium volatility in the base game, with the jackpot as a rare, separate outcome.
UK stake limits of £5 (25+) and £2 (18–24) apply to jackpot slots too.
Developer
NetEnt
RTP
About 96%–96.6% (includes jackpots)
Volatility
Low to medium
Layout
5 × 3
Paylines
25 fixed paylines
Max win
Progressive Mega jackpot
Released
2009
What kind of slot is Mega Fortune?
Mega Fortune is a progressive jackpot slot: a small share of stakes builds a prize pool that keeps growing until it’s won. The theme is wealth and leisure, with a yacht wild and champagne scatters on the reels, but the structure is a traditional five-reel, three-row video slot with lines rather than ways.
It was made by NetEnt, the Stockholm studio founded in 1996 and owned by Evolution since December 2020. Mega Fortune is one of NetEnt’s best-known games, along with Starburst and Gonzo’s Quest. Our mobile slot reviews cover more of its catalogue.
Mega Fortune specifications
Spec
Mega Fortune
Developer
NetEnt
Released
2009
RTP
About 96%–96.6%, jackpot contribution included
Volatility
Low to medium
Reels
5 × 3
Paylines
25, fixed
Wild
Yacht
Bonus features
Free spins with multiplier; jackpot bonus wheel
Top prize
Progressive Mega jackpot
How the features work in Mega Fortune
Yacht wild
The yacht is the wild. It stands in for every symbol except the champagne scatter and the bonus symbol, helping complete line wins across the 25 fixed lines.
Champagne free spins
Three or more champagne scatters anywhere start the free spins round, where wins are boosted by a multiplier. Landing two or more scatters during the round adds extra spins. The paytable states how many spins you start with and the multiplier value in your casino’s version.
The jackpot bonus wheel
The bonus symbol works differently from the scatter. You need three or more of them on an active payline, reading from the leftmost reel. When that happens, a bonus wheel opens and you spin through up to three rings made up of cash prizes and progressive jackpots, with the Mega jackpot as the top prize. How far you progress through the rings decides what the feature pays, and the exact layout is shown in the game’s rules.
Mega Fortune RTP: what “includes jackpots” means
When a slot’s RTP includes a progressive jackpot, part of the return only reaches players when a jackpot is won. For almost everyone, that part is never paid to them personally. The return you experience from the base game and free spins is therefore lower than the headline figure.
The split for Mega Fortune isn’t given in the specifications we checked, so we won’t guess it. For comparison, one reference listing says about 4.07 percentage points of Divine Fortune’s 96.59% RTP come from jackpot contributions. The general point holds: the bigger the jackpot share, the lower the everyday return.
Jackpot slots and how their RTP figures are quoted
That last column matters when you compare games. A figure that excludes the jackpot, like Mega Moolah’s, isn’t directly comparable with one that includes it. Our guide on finding a game’s RTP in an app shows where the breakdown usually appears.
How a progressive jackpot grows and pays
A progressive jackpot starts from a seed amount and rises as a slice of eligible stakes is added. When someone wins, it resets to the seed and starts climbing again. The overview of progressive jackpots on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) gives the general history and mechanics.
In Great Britain, the Gambling Commission’s technical standard for progressive jackpot systems (opens in a new tab) sets rules for how these pools are run and how they’re explained to players. The game’s rules screen should tell you how the jackpot is won and whether anything about your bet affects it.
A share of each eligible stake is added to the jackpot pools.
The displayed amounts rise until a jackpot is won.
Reaching the bonus wheel needs three or more bonus symbols on an active payline.
The wheel pays a cash prize or a jackpot, depending on how far you progress through its rings.
After a jackpot is won, that pool resets and builds again.
Mega Fortune slot budget: what play costs in pounds
Using the lower end of the quoted range, 96%, the house edge is 4%, so each £1 staked costs 4p on average. At 96.6% it would be 3.4p. Remember that part of that headline return sits in the jackpot, so the everyday cost is a little higher than these numbers suggest.
Average cost at 96% RTP (jackpot share included)
Stake
Spins from £20 before wins
Average cost per 100 spins
Average cost of 200 spins
10p
200
40p
80p
50p
40
£2.00
£4.00
£1
20
£4.00
£8.00
Low-to-medium volatility means base-game wins tend to come along more often than on a high-volatility game, but they are usually smaller. The jackpot sits outside that pattern: it’s a rare event, not something a session budget should plan around.
Don’t raise your stake or play longer because a jackpot looks large. A bigger pool doesn’t make it more likely you’ll win it, and chasing it is a classic way for spending to drift. Our budgeting for casino apps page has practical tips.
Playing Mega Fortune on iPhone and Android
Mega Fortune dates from 2009, but UK casinos that carry it list it in their apps and mobile sites today, so availability is the main question rather than compatibility. A 5×3 layout with 25 lines is one of the easiest formats to read on a phone screen, in portrait or landscape.
Search the lobby for “Mega Fortune” and note the current jackpot amounts, which jackpot games display while you play.
Open the rules to see the RTP version and how the wheel works before you place a real stake.
If your connection drops during the wheel, the outcome is held on the server; check your game history when you reconnect, as our lost signal guide explains.
Hall of Gods is the closest relative: also by NetEnt, also low to medium volatility, and also topped by a progressive Mega jackpot, reached through a pick-style bonus rather than a wheel.
Mega Fortune slot review: pros and cons
Advantages
Simple 5×3, 25-line layout that’s easy to follow on a phone
Low-to-medium volatility gives a steadier base game than many modern slots
Bonus wheel offers a route to a progressive jackpot
Long-established game from a major studio
Drawbacks
Headline RTP includes jackpot money most players never receive
The jackpot split isn’t published in the specifications we checked
Older design with fewer modern features
Welcome spins are for selected games, which may not include jackpot slots
In short, Mega Fortune suits players who like a classic line slot with an occasional shot at something bigger, and who are comfortable treating the jackpot as a lottery-like extra rather than a goal.
Casino apps with jackpot slots like Mega Fortune
Check each app’s lobby for Mega Fortune before signing up; jackpot games aren’t carried everywhere. Our partner casinos are UK-licensed and offer welcome spins, but those spins are for named slots, not progressive jackpots. Offers are for 18+ new customers and terms apply.
PlayOJO: first deposit £10 or more, then 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p each with no wagering, so any winnings are cash. New UK customers only, excluding Northern Ireland; not combinable with other offers and only through the designated offer link.
Coral: deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10 or more on slots to receive 100 free spins on selected games at 10p each. Accept within 48 hours, use within 7 days, and keep winnings with no wagering. Available 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027.
Ladbrokes: after depositing and spending £10 on slots, collect 50 free spins a day for 10 days (500 maximum), each 10p on selected games and claimed before 23:59. They expire after 7 days and have no wagering.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both operated by LC International Limited (Entain), so you might not be able to take both offers. Each excludes some deposit methods, including PayPal and prepaid cards. Our best jackpot slot apps page compares the partner apps for jackpot players.
Welcome spins from these casinos are for slots each operator selects; progressive jackpot games are often not among them. 18+, new customers, terms apply.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open another; check the terms first.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our PlayOJO app reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, Gambling Commission account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Coral app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Time limitClaim daily for 10 days; each batch valid 7 days
Worked valueUp to 500 spins at £0.10 (up to £50 in spins)
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read our Ladbrokes app reviewLicence: LC International Limited, Gambling Commission account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Mega Fortune?
Mega Fortune’s RTP is quoted at about 96% to 96.6%, and that figure includes the share of stakes paid into the progressive jackpots. Because most players never win a jackpot, the return from ordinary play is lower than the headline number. The exact version your casino runs is shown in the game’s rules screen. Our page asking is RTP lower on casino apps explains why apps and websites normally use the same setting.
How do you trigger the Mega Fortune jackpot wheel?
You trigger the Mega Fortune jackpot wheel by landing three or more bonus symbols on an active payline, starting from the leftmost reel. The wheel then takes you through up to three rings of cash prizes and progressive jackpots. Scatter-style landings in random positions don’t count. Our paytable glossary entry explains how to read the line diagrams that show which positions qualify.
Is Mega Fortune a high volatility slot?
No, Mega Fortune is rated low to medium volatility, so base-game wins tend to be smaller and more frequent than on high-volatility slots. The progressive jackpot is the exception: it’s a rare event outside the normal pattern of play. For a high-volatility jackpot alternative, see our Mega Joker review, and for the meaning of the term, our volatility glossary entry.
Can you win the Mega Fortune jackpot on a phone?
Yes, the same game runs on phones and desktops, so the jackpot can be won on either, provided your casino offers the game on mobile. The result is decided on the game server, not by your device, and a dropped connection doesn’t cancel a win. Our page on whether you can win a jackpot on mobile covers this in more detail, including what to do if an app closes mid-feature.
Who makes Mega Fortune?
Mega Fortune is made by NetEnt, a slot studio founded in 1996 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. Evolution has owned NetEnt since December 2020, alongside sister studios Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming and Nolimit City. NetEnt released Mega Fortune in 2009, and it remains one of the studio’s best-known games with Starburst and Gonzo’s Quest. Our NetEnt provider page lists the other NetEnt games we review.
Do I pay tax on a Mega Fortune jackpot win in the UK?
No, UK players don’t pay tax on gambling winnings, including progressive jackpots won on a UK-licensed casino app. Operators pay remote gaming duty instead, which rose from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026. Large wins can prompt extra identity or source-of-funds checks before payout. See do I pay tax on casino app winnings for the full explanation.
Does a bigger stake improve my jackpot chances on Mega Fortune?
That depends on the game’s rules, which is why you should check the rules screen in your app before playing. Some jackpot games link the chance or eligibility to stake size and others don’t, and we haven’t found a published statement for this version we can rely on. Either way, the UK stake limit of £5, or £2 for under-25s, still applies. Our slot stake limits page explains those caps.
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