Specs at a glance
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Provider | JILI (also listed as TaDa Gaming) |
| Release year | 2025 (official TaDa page: 2025.1.22) |
| Grid and lines | 3×3 (Gamesville, Respinix), 3 lines (official page); according to Gamesville, it pays left to right and right to left |
| RTP | 97.08% (Gamesville). Not on the official page, so the official default is not yet verified |
| Volatility | Low-Medium (Gamesville); Medium-High (Respinix) |
| Max win | 3,000× the bet (official TaDa page) |
| Min/max bet | Not yet verified for PH sites (reviews: 0.20 to 600, or 0.1 to 100) |
Reviews disagree widely on volatility, from Low-Medium to Medium-High, so we show both. The official page lists the game type as "Table and Card", but it's a slot according to the same page's description and the reviews.
About the provider: Money Pot is known in the Philippines as a JILI game. Outside Asia, the same title is listed under TaDa Gaming, and it has an official game page on tadagaming.com, so that's the main source we used. According to Blask (August 2026), some JILI titles are listed under two studio names in the PH market. The exact corporate relationship between JILI and TaDa is not yet verified. For other studios, read our slot providers guide.
How to play and how it pays
Money Pot pays on 3 lines across a small 3×3 grid. According to Gamesville, the lines pay left to right and right to left, so each line is checked in two directions.
The Yuanbao (gold ingot) symbols carry the value. According to Respinix, each Yuanbao has its own bet multiplier, and Caishen collects every Yuanbao on screen when he lands.
- Caishen: collector, and also triggers the bonus when he lands in the middle (Respinix).
- Yuanbao: carries a value as a multiple of the bet.
- Mystery Symbol: can turn into a Yuanbao or a jackpot prize, according to Respinix.
If you're new to paylines and respins, read our slots guide for the basics.
Features: Lock & Respin and jackpots
The Lock & Respin round is the heart of Money Pot. According to the official page, a full board in Lock&Respin mode pays up to 3,000 times the bet.
- Lock & Respin. According to Gamesville, the trigger symbols lock in place and you get respins to fill the grid.
- Fixed jackpots. According to Respinix, Mini 15x, Minor 25x and Major 50x the bet, and a full board (Grand) is 3,000x.
- Random multiplier. During respins, Caishen can collect the Yuanbao values and apply a random x2 to x20 multiplier, according to Respinix.
- Optional higher bet. According to Respinix, there's an option to pay more per spin to raise your chance of the bonus. The exact price and its effect on RTP are not yet verified.
Money Pot RTP and volatility
At 97.08% RTP, the long-run house edge is about 2.92%. Only one review is the source for this, so still check the info screen. Read our RTP explainer for the full explanation.
According to Gamesville, the hit rate is 11.09%, or about one win every nine spins. So even though they rate it Low-Medium, there can be long stretches with no wins, and a big share of the value sits in the Lock & Respin. Our volatility guide will help you match it to your budget.
Just an example: a ₱1,000 session budget at ₱10 per bet is about 100 spins if nothing hits. At 97.08%, the expected cost on ₱1,000 total wagered is about ₱29.20. But over 100 spins with an 11% hit rate, your budget can run out before the bonus ever shows up.
Myths and common mistakes
Luck is Money Pot's theme, but the RNG still decides.
- "The bonus is close because Caishen hasn't landed in the middle for a while." No. The RNG has no memory.
- "The higher bet for the bonus is always worth it." It drains your budget faster, and its effect on RTP is not yet verified.
- "Money Pot is lucky during Chinese New Year." That's just the theme. There's no season when the slot is looser.
- "It's Low-Medium, so it's safe." Reviews disagree on volatility, and the hit rate is low.
Where to play legally
Only play Money Pot on a PAGCOR-licensed site, and check the exact address before you sign up. Many copycat sites use the names of popular JILI games to lure players.
- Type the exact website address into our PAGCOR license checker. A logo that "looks legit" isn't enough.
- Inside the game, open the info or rules screen and check the RTP of the version set up on that site.
- Deposit only through the site's official cashier, not to the personal GCash number of an "agent" or a group chat. Follow the safe GCash and Maya deposit guide for slots.
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Money Pot?
According to Gamesville, Money Pot's RTP is 97.08%. It isn't on the official page we opened, so check the game's info screen on the site you play on.
Is Money Pot high volatility?
Reviews disagree. Low-Medium according to Gamesville and Medium-High according to Respinix. The max win is 3,000x according to the official page.
How does Lock & Respin work in Money Pot?
The trigger symbols lock in place and you get respins to fill the grid. According to the official page, a full board pays up to 3,000x the bet.
Is there a free demo of Money Pot?
The official TaDa Gaming page for the game has a Play Now option. We don't link to demos here. If you want to try it, use the demo before putting in real money.
Sources
SugarFun has not played or tested this game. All the numbers here come from pages we opened on October 9, 2026.
- TaDa Gaming, official Money Pot game page, tadagaming.com/PlusIntro/MoneyPot (3,000x max win for a full board in Lock&Respin, 3 lines, release 2025.1.22, features Lock&Respin, Multiplier, Special Symbol, God of Wealth theme, Play Now demo button)
- Gamesville, Money Pot review, www.gamesville.com/slots/money-pot (TaDa Gaming, RTP 97.08%, low-medium volatility, 3,000x, 3x3 with 3 fixed paylines paying both ways, bet 0.20 to 600, hit rate 11.09%, lock and respin bonus)
- Respinix, Money Pot demo and review, respinix.com/demo/money-pot (TaDa Gaming, 3x3, medium to high volatility, 3,000x, bet 0.1 to 100, Caishen collects Yuanbao, Golden Lock Respin, Mini 15x, Minor 25x, Major 50x, random x2 to x20 multiplier, optional higher bets)
- Blask, Philippines casino games analysis, August 4, 2026, blask.com/blog/casino-games-philippines (Super Ace listed under both JILI and TaDa Gaming in the PH market)
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