The Pharaoh’s Fortune slot is a 2006 IGT classic with five reels, three rows and 15 paylines that grow to 20 in free spins. Its RTP goes up to 96.52%, depending on the version your casino runs, volatility is medium and the top win is 10,000× stake. The bonus opens with a pick-a-block screen that decides how many free spins you get and at what multiplier.
Three green Pharaoh bonus symbols on a payline start the bonus.
You pick pyramid blocks to add free spins and raise the multiplier before the spins begin.
Free spins use different symbols and 20 paylines instead of 15.
RTP is up to 96.52%, so check which version your app runs before you play.
Developer
IGT
RTP
Up to 96.52%
Volatility
Medium
Layout
5 × 3
Paylines
15 paylines (20 in free spins)
Max win
10,000× stake
Released
2006
Pharaoh’s Fortune slot summary
Pharaoh’s Fortune is one of IGT’s long-running Egyptian slots. It first appeared in 2006, before most players had smartphones, and it is now played on phones through casino apps and mobile browsers.
The structure is traditional: a 5×3 grid, 15 lines in the base game and a picking bonus that leads into free spins. Its staying power comes from that bonus, which lets the opening picks shape the whole round.
Pharaoh’s Fortune specifications
Item
Pharaoh’s Fortune
Developer
IGT
First released
2006
Grid
5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines
15 in the base game, 20 in free spins
RTP
Up to 96.52%
Volatility
Medium
Maximum win
10,000× stake
Wild
Game logo (not for the scatter)
Bonus trigger
Three green Pharaoh bonus symbols on a payline
Who makes Pharaoh’s Fortune?
IGT is headquartered in Las Vegas. Since 1 July 2025 it has been owned by Apollo-managed funds and combined with Everi, and it operates through gaming, digital and fintech business units.
Its best-known slots include Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds and Wolf Run. Pharaoh’s Fortune sits alongside them as part of the studio’s long-running Egyptian line-up.
How the features work
The logo wild
The Pharaoh’s Fortune logo is the wild. It substitutes for every symbol except the scatter, helping to complete wins on the 15 base-game paylines.
Starting the bonus
The bonus begins when three green Pharaoh bonus symbols land on a payline. That’s different from many modern slots, where bonus symbols can trigger anywhere; here, they must line up on an active line.
The pyramid pick
Before any free spins are played, you pick blocks from a pyramid. Each pick can add extra free spins or raise the multiplier that will apply to wins in the round. When the picking ends, the free spins begin with the totals you’ve built.
Free spins with new symbols
During free spins, the reels use a different set of symbols and the game pays on 20 lines rather than 15. Landing more bonus symbols on the first three reels during the round awards additional spins.
The starting number of free spins and multiplier, and what each pyramid block can hold, are shown in the game’s paytable. Open it in your app for exact values.
Pharaoh’s Fortune RTP: up to 96.52%
The top figure for Pharaoh’s Fortune is 96.52%, which means a house edge of 3.48%, or about £3.48 per £100 staked over the long run. The words up to matter: lower versions exist, and each casino chooses which one to offer.
Gambling Commission rules under RTS 3 (opens in a new tab) require game rules and information about the chances of winning to be available to players, so the version should be stated in the game’s help screen.
Open Pharaoh’s Fortune in your casino app without placing a bet.
Find the information or help icon in the game window.
Look for the RTP or theoretical return figure in the rules.
If it is below 96.52%, you’re on a reduced version; decide whether you still want to play.
What a Pharaoh’s Fortune session costs at 10p, 50p and £1
With a £20 budget, a 10p stake gives you 200 spins if nothing came back, a 50p stake 40 and a £1 stake 20. Medium volatility tends to mean steadier, smaller wins than high-volatility slots, which can stretch a budget at lower stakes.
Pharaoh’s Fortune: expected cost of a 300-spin session (96.52% version)
Stake
Spins from £20
Total staked over 300 spins
Expected loss
10p
200
£30
£1.04
50p
40
£150
£5.22
£1
20
£300
£10.44
Expected loss is total staked × 3.48%. A lower RTP version would raise each figure. Any real session can end well above or below these numbers, and over time the house edge makes losses the likely result, so set a deposit limit that matches what you’re happy to spend.
Pharaoh’s Fortune max win in pounds
The cap is 10,000× stake, which is high for a medium-volatility game from 2006. In pounds:
10p stake: up to £1,000
50p stake: up to £5,000
£1 stake: up to £10,000
£2 stake, the top for 18–24-year-olds: up to £20,000
£5 stake, the top for players aged 25 and over: up to £50,000
A result near the cap would need a strong pyramid pick followed by big wins at a high multiplier. It’s very rare, and it shouldn’t be a reason to raise your stake.
Playing Pharaoh’s Fortune on iPhone and Android
IGT’s online games run in HTML5, so Pharaoh’s Fortune works in casino apps and mobile browsers on iPhone and Android. IGT doesn’t state a preferred orientation for this game, so on a narrow phone try it with the handset turned sideways if the symbols look small; our landscape vs portrait guide covers how apps handle this.
The pyramid pick is a set of taps rather than a fast reel feature, so it suits a touchscreen well. Take your time; there’s no benefit to picking quickly.
Since 31 October 2021, UK slots have no autoplay, a minimum of 2.5 seconds per spin, no turbo or slam-stop, and no celebration of a return equal to or below the stake, under RTS 14 (opens in a new tab). Since a Gambling Commission warning in January 2020, feature buy-ins are not offered to British players.
Our game speed rules page explains how the 2.5-second rule works.
Egyptian slots like Pharaoh’s Fortune
If you like the theme, these games take it in different directions:
Pharaoh’s Fortune compared with other Egyptian slots
Pharaoh’s Fortune has lasted because its bonus is easy to understand and gives you something to do before the spins start. Medium volatility and a 10,000× cap make a decent balance. Its age shows in the graphics and in the bonus trigger, which needs symbols on a payline.
Advantages
Top RTP version of 96.52%
Pyramid pick shapes the free spins and multiplier
20 paylines during free spins
10,000× cap at medium volatility
Drawbacks
Lower RTP versions exist
Bonus symbols must land on a payline
Older graphics than modern releases
Wild doesn’t substitute for the scatter
Where to play Pharaoh’s Fortune with a welcome offer
We can’t confirm which of our partner apps stocks Pharaoh’s Fortune, so search each app’s game lobby. All three are slot welcome offers for new customers aged 18+, and terms apply.
PlayOJO app: deposit £10 or more for the first time and get 80 free spins worth 10p each on Big Bass Bonanza, with no wagering and winnings paid in cash. Not available in Northern Ireland.
Coral Casino app: after a qualifying deposit, bet £10 on slots to get 100 free spins at 10p on selected games. Accept them within 48 hours and use them within 7 days; winnings carry no wagering.
Ladbrokes Casino app: spend £10 on slots for 50 free spins a day over the first 10 days, 500 in total at most, worth 10p on selected games. Claim each day by 23:59; spins last 7 days and have no wagering.
Deposits through PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe and prepaid cards are excluded at Coral and Ladbrokes. For more, see our real money casino apps ranking.
None of these welcome offers is specific to Pharaoh’s Fortune. 18+, new customers only, 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 Pharaoh’s Fortune?
Pharaoh’s Fortune has an RTP of up to 96.52%, a house edge of 3.48% on the top version. Casinos can choose lower versions, so the figure in your app may be below that. Open the game’s help or rules screen before playing to check. Over a long run, 96.52% means about £3.48 lost per £100 staked. See how to find the RTP in a casino app.
How do you trigger free spins in Pharaoh’s Fortune?
You trigger the bonus by landing three green Pharaoh bonus symbols on a payline. You then pick pyramid blocks to add extra free spins and raise the multiplier before the spins start. During the round, more bonus symbols on the first three reels give extra spins. In-game free spins differ from casino offers; see our free spins glossary entry.
How does the pyramid pick bonus work?
The pyramid pick comes before the free spins. You choose blocks from a pyramid, and each pick can add more free spins or increase the multiplier for the round. Once the picking ends, the free spins play out with those totals. The picks are random outcomes, so no choice gives better odds. Our RNG glossary entry explains how results are decided.
What is the maximum win on Pharaoh’s Fortune?
The maximum win on Pharaoh’s Fortune is 10,000× your stake. That’s £1,000 at 10p, £10,000 at £1 and £50,000 at the £5 top stake for UK players aged 25 and over. Reaching it needs a strong pyramid pick and big wins at a high multiplier, so it’s very rare. Read about the £5 and £2 slot stake limits.
When did Pharaoh’s Fortune come out?
Pharaoh’s Fortune was released by IGT in 2006. It predates the smartphone era, yet it now runs in casino apps and mobile browsers, and it remains one of IGT’s best-known Egyptian slots alongside Cleopatra. Learn more about the studio on our IGT slots on mobile page.
Why does Pharaoh’s Fortune have 20 lines in free spins?
Pharaoh’s Fortune pays on 15 lines in the base game and switches to 20 lines once the free spins begin, along with a different set of symbols. More lines give more ways for each spin to form a win during the bonus. The paytable inside the game shows the line patterns. Our paytable glossary entry explains how to read one.
Is Pharaoh’s Fortune high volatility?
No, Pharaoh’s Fortune is rated medium volatility. That usually means wins arrive more regularly than on high-volatility games, though often smaller. With £20 at 10p, you have 200 spins before any wins come back, which suits a modest budget. Losses remain the likely outcome over time. Our volatility explainer covers this in more detail.
Can I play Pharaoh’s Fortune on my phone?
Yes, Pharaoh’s Fortune runs in HTML5, so you can play it in casino apps and mobile browsers on iPhone and Android, if your casino stocks it. If the symbols look small in portrait, turning your phone sideways may make it easier to read. The pyramid pick works well with taps. See our casino apps on iPhone guide.
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