How Much Can You Win?

It is just as well that the maximum bet is 6.25 and no higher because Mega Moolah is quintessentially a progressive jackpot slot which tends to give you a better crack at the jackpots the more you wager. This is not a definitive rule, though, as some players have won multi-million-euro prizes with minimum stakes. The RTP is a rather disappointing 94%, but the slot makes up for it with the value of its winnings.

Wins can stretch from 2x up to 150x a bet with the conventional high-playing card icons. The thematic imagery, such as gazelle, zebras, giraffes, water buffalo, and elephants can deliver wins of up to 750x a bet. The lion is the top paying icon (and the wild), providing wins of up to 15,000x a stake. These are all non-progressive prizes in this low variance game, though. We will come to the jackpot prizes in a moment.

Doubling Wilds and Free Spin Triggering Scatters

Two special symbols appear on the reels of Microgaming’s Mega Moolah slot. You have a lion and a rather bizarre purple monkey. Here is what each of these icons brings to the table:

• Wild Symbols: The lions are the best-paying icons in Microgaming’s mega-hit, but also the wilds. These will substitute for any you need (save for scatters) to win, provide you with the best-paying non-progressive prize if five appear on a line, and can double the value of any winning combos in which they act as a wild.
• Scatter Symbols: The unusual purple money acts as a scatter. She will count no matter where she falls on the reels. As well as dishing out a few prizes, the monkey can also trigger a free spin round, which is itself laden with goodies.

Mega Moolah’s Free Spins Round

Once triggered, you will start Mega Moolah’s free spin bonus with 15 free games. It does not matter how many purple monkey scatters you land - fifteen spins are always the magic number. However, when you land a win in this bonus round, you can expect to pocket a multiplier by default. Anything you manage to scrape together over your free spin session is tripled courtesy of a 3x multiplier. Moreover, you can also retrigger the bonus.

The Progressive Jackpot Bonus

Now for the big one - the progressive jackpot round. This is triggered entirely at random, so there is nothing you can really do to bolster your chances of activating it. However, we will say that there does appear to be some reason to believe that the more you wager, the more likely you will win the biggest of four potential progressive prizes.

Once activated at random, the progressive jackpot bonus will get to see you spin a wheel of fortune. The wheel is divided (unevenly, we might add) into four coloured sections, each relating to one of the jackpots. You are guaranteed to win something here. Once the pointer lands in a specific area, you will walk away with either the Mini, Minor, Major or Mega Jackpot prize. The lowest of these is often worth around €10, although the best of the bunch has a default value of €1 million and has been known to pay out prizes worth over €13 million in the past.

Play Mega Moolah on the Go

Mega Moolah certainly was not designed as a mobile slot. Indeed, when this game debuted, mobile casino gaming was in its infancy. However, that should not stop you from enjoying this progressive title on your phone or tablet.

By blind luck, the screen’s wagering buttons are big and bold and ideal for jabbing and prodding with your fingers. Moreover, the game uses sizable imagery, making it suitable even for the smallest of screens. Expect to see the game in all mobile casinos that feature Microgaming’s, and sometimes Quickfire’s top slots collection.