Specs at a glance
| Detail | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | JILI (also listed as TaDa Gaming) | TaDa page |
| Release | September 2019 (2019.09; description: September 13, 2019) | TaDa page |
| Game type | Fish and Arcade | TaDa page |
| Players per table | Not yet verified | Not listed on the official page |
| RTP | 97% (per TaDa's description) | TaDa page |
| Max win | Two figures: "Jackpot" (MAX WIN field) and 888x (description) | TaDa page |
| Special features | Jackpot, Jackpot Wheel, Jackpot Dragon, Free Electric Cannon | TaDa page |
| Game rooms | Regal Hall, Joy Hall, Regal Hall (single) | TaDa page |
We haven't verified the bet range or the jackpot sizes, so they aren't in the table.
About the provider: This title is known in the PH as a JILI game. On the international site, it's listed under TaDa Gaming, and that's where the official page we used as a source comes from. The exact corporate relationship between JILI and TaDa is not yet verified.
How it plays
You pick a room, set your bullet value, then shoot the fish. When you catch a fish, the payout is your bullet value multiplied by the fish's multiplier. Here are the ranges according to the official page:
- Normal fish: 2x to 35x.
- Golden fish: Angelfish (50x), Clownfish (55x), Manta Ray (60x).
- Special fish: Armored Fish, Anglerfish and Fortune Terrapin, up to 250x.
- Effects fish: when caught, they also hit nearby fish.
- Immortal Ocean Kings: can't be killed, but pay 60x to 888x when hit hard.
There are two special features. First, the Free Electric Cannon: the cannon meter fills with every shot, and when it's full, it can hit lots of fish at once. According to TaDa, the damage is bigger when the bet is bigger. Second, the jackpots: Speed Jackpot, Lucky Jackpot and TaDa Jackpot, and the Jackpot Dragon can also award a 320x credit prize.
Remember: "bigger damage with a bigger bet" is no reason to raise your bullet. You also lose more on every shot that catches nothing.
Budget fit and boss math
Fishing games fire fast, so think of your budget as a number of shots, not pesos.
| Budget | Bullet value (example) | Shots before any wins |
|---|---|---|
| ₱300 | ₱0.50 | 600 |
| ₱300 | ₱1.00 | 300 |
| ₱300 | ₱5.00 | 60 |
At ₱5 a shot, ₱300 is only 60 shots. A simple rule from our fishing game tips: about 0.5% of your budget or less per bullet, so on ₱300, ₱1.50 or less.
Why do the Immortal Ocean Kings drain budgets? Because they have the biggest multipliers, and a big multiplier means the big payout is rare.
Example (simplified model, not exactly how the game works): say the Ocean King pays 500× and the game returns 97% in the long run, split evenly. The chance of getting that payout on one shot is about 0.97 ÷ 500 = 0.19%.
| Shots at the Ocean King | Cost at ₱2/shot | Chance of NO 500× payout | Chance of at least once |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | ₱100 | ≈ 91% | ≈ 9% |
| 200 | ₱400 | ≈ 68% | ≈ 32% |
| 500 | ₱1,000 | ≈ 38% | ≈ 62% |
In this example, it takes about 515 shots on average to land one 500× payout. At ₱2 a shot, that's ₱1,030, more than a typical session budget. This only illustrates the shape of the risk, it's not a prediction. The lesson: set a boss shot limit before you start.
The 97% RTP is an average over a huge number of plays, not your session. Read RTP explained and the volatility guide to understand why one night's result can be far from 97%.
Myths and common mistakes
- "The RTP is high, so I'll make money." 97% is the game's long-run average across all players. You can still lose your whole budget in one sitting.
- "The jackpot is close." Nothing on the official page shows the jackpot is ever "due". Don't raise your bet to chase it.
- "I can kill the Ocean King." TaDa itself says they're immortal. Every shot at them is a cost.
- "The boss is about to die." What you see is just animation. In many casino fishing games, every hit is a fresh random chance, so earlier bullets aren't "saved up".
- "Let others do the damage, you finish it off." Other players' bullets don't make your next shot luckier.
- "There's a hack or mod APK." That's a scam. There's no legit way to change the game's results.
Before you play, revisit our fishing games guide for the basics, or see the full fishing game list.
Where to play legally
Play Jackpot Fishing only on a PAGCOR-licensed site. Lots of copies and fake "fishing apps" circulate on social media, and you have no recourse if you lose money there.
- Check the exact address. Enter the full domain in our PAGCOR license checker. A lookalike domain isn't the same as the licensed site.
- Only deposit through the cashier. Don't send money to an "agent's" personal GCash or Maya number. Read our GCash casino guide.
- Avoid mod APKs and "hacks." They're scams, and often come with malware.
For the full checklist, read how to find licensed fishing game sites.
If it's not fun anymore
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FAQ
What's the RTP of Jackpot Fishing?
According to the official TaDa page, 97%. That's the game's long-run average, not a guarantee for one session.
What's the max win in Jackpot Fishing?
The official page shows two: "Jackpot" in the MAX WIN field and 888x in the description. There are also three in-game jackpots: Speed, Lucky and TaDa Jackpot.
Can the Immortal Ocean Kings be killed?
No. According to TaDa, they can't be killed but pay 60x to 888x when hit. So set a shot limit before chasing them.
Is it legit to play Jackpot Fishing online in the PH?
Only legal if you play on a PAGCOR-licensed site. Check the exact address in our license checker and only deposit through the site's cashier.
Sources
- TaDa Gaming, Jackpot Fishing official game page (game type, publish time, max win, features, paytable ranges, RTP figure)
Kassandra Marcos is SugarFun's lead reviewer. She checks every site against PAGCOR's official list and writes our game and responsible gaming guides. How we test