The Genie Jackpots slot is a Blueprint Gaming game from December 2015 with five reels, three rows and 20 paylines, linked to Blueprint's Jackpot King progressive network. Its listed RTP is 96.49% and volatility is medium, but a 92.73% version also exists, so checking the figure at your casino matters more here than on most slots.
Five reels, three rows, 20 paylines and a medium volatility rating.
Top prizes come from the Jackpot King network shared across Blueprint games, not a fixed multiple.
Listed RTP is 96.49%, but a 92.73% version exists: that difference doubles the average cost.
No single max win multiple is published; the progressive amounts change all the time.
UK rules apply: £5 maximum stake (25+), £2 for 18–24s, no autoplay, at least 2.5 seconds a spin.
Developer
Blueprint Gaming
RTP
96.49%
Volatility
Medium
Layout
5 reels × 3 rows
Ways to win
20 paylines
Max win
Progressive Jackpot King jackpots
Released
December 2015
What the Genie Jackpots slot machine is
Genie Jackpots is an Arabian Nights-themed video slot from Blueprint Gaming, the Newark-based studio behind Fishin' Frenzy and Eye of Horus. It is a standard video slot on five reels with three symbols showing on each, and it pays on 20 fixed paylines from left to right.
What sets it apart from an ordinary five-reel game is the jackpot layer. Genie Jackpots is one of the titles connected to Jackpot King, Blueprint's own progressive network. A small part of every qualifying stake on every linked game goes into shared pots, and those pots can be won through a separate jackpot bonus. That is why its ‘max win’ is not a fixed multiple: the top prize is whatever the progressive pot stands at when someone wins it.
Several Genie Jackpots spin-offs and remakes exist. This page covers the original 2015 five-reel game. If the version in your casino lobby looks different, its rules screen is the only reliable source for its features and RTP.
How Genie Jackpots works, from stake to payout
Pick a total stake; it is spread over the 20 fixed lines (a 20p stake is 1p a line).
A line pays when three or more identical symbols run from reel 1, and wild symbols fill gaps where the paytable allows.
A slice of the stake is set aside for the Jackpot King pots (the help screen shows how this is reflected in the RTP).
If the jackpot trigger symbols land as required, the Jackpot King bonus starts in place of the normal next spin.
Any base-game feature or bonus win is added to your balance at the end of the spin.
Every outcome, including whether the jackpot bonus triggers, is decided when you press spin. The animation that follows does not change anything, and online there is no way to stop the reels to influence a result.
Jackpot King: the Genie Jackpots progressive explained
Jackpot King is Blueprint's in-house network of linked progressives. Because many games feed the same pots, they grow faster than a jackpot attached to a single game would, and they are reset to a seed amount after being won. Our Jackpot King and jackpot networks guide covers the network in detail.
Blueprint has refined the bonus over the years. In the Deluxe version, as described on OLBG's King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas page (opens in a new tab), six Jackpot King Deluxe symbols start the bonus, crowns collected during it move you up a ladder of prizes, and 15 or more crowns open a wheel section with three progressive jackpots. Genie Jackpots launched in December 2015, before the Deluxe format, so its own trigger and bonus steps may differ. Read the jackpot section of its help screen for the version you play.
Fixed prizes versus Jackpot King pots in Genie Jackpots
Prize type
How it is set
Shown where
Changes over time?
Line wins
Multiple of line bet in the paytable
Paytable
No
Base-game feature wins
Game maths, scaled to stake
Help screen
No
Jackpot King pots
Seed plus contributions from all linked games
Jackpot ticker on screen
Yes, until won
Progressive pots do not make a game ‘due’ to pay. The chance of triggering the bonus on any spin is fixed by the game's maths, whether the pot is just reset or has been growing for weeks. Our page on what happens when a slot jackpot is won explains the reset.
Genie Jackpots RTP: why the version matters
The Genie Jackpots RTP is listed at 96.49% by two reference databases, and a 92.73% version is offered by at least one operator. A gap of nearly four percentage points sounds small, but in pounds it roughly doubles the long-run cost of play.
Genie Jackpots average cost per £100 staked by RTP version
RTP version
Returned per £100 (long run)
Average cost per £100
Average cost of 500 spins at 20p
96.49%
£96.49
£3.51
£3.51
92.73%
£92.73
£7.27
£7.27
500 spins at 20p is £100 staked, which is why the last two columns match. On jackpot slots it is also worth reading whether the help screen's figure includes the jackpot contribution. Some games quote a total that includes the expected value of the progressive, which most players will never win; the base-game return is then lower. Our explainer on how jackpots are funded shows how that split works.
Open Genie Jackpots at the casino and go to the menu.
Find the rules or help section and scroll to return to player.
Check whether it says 96.49%, 92.73% or something else.
Look for any note on jackpot contribution or a separate base-game figure.
If the figure is lower than you want, compare it at another licensed casino.
Genie Jackpots stakes and cost per session
Genie Jackpots is rated medium volatility, so wins tend to arrive more evenly than on a high-volatility game, with the jackpot bonus as the rare exception. The table uses the 96.49% version.
Genie Jackpots: 100 spins at different stakes (96.49% RTP)
Stake per spin
Line bet
Staked over 100 spins
Long-run average cost
20p
1p
£20
70p
40p
2p
£40
£1.40
£1
5p
£100
£3.51
£2
10p
£200
£7.02
£5
25p
£500
£17.55
At the fastest pace UK rules allow (one spin every 2.5 seconds) you could play about 1,440 spins an hour. At 20p that is £288 staked and an average cost of about £10 an hour at 96.49%, or about £21 an hour on the 92.73% version. A slot budget planner helps turn those figures into a limit that suits you.
Genie Jackpots max win
There is no single published Genie Jackpots max win multiple. Reference sources give conflicting base-game ceilings, and the jackpot amounts depend on the live Jackpot King pots, so this page does not quote a figure. The on-screen ticker shows the current progressive values.
What limits your exposure is the stake cap. Over-25s have been limited to £5 a spin on British online slots since 9 April 2025; 18 to 24-year-olds to £2 since 21 May 2025 (see the online slot stake limits). Some jackpot networks pay a share of the pot that depends on your stake, so read the jackpot rules to see whether a lower stake affects what you could win.
UK rules that shape Genie Jackpots
No autoplay since 31 October 2021: each spin is started by hand (autoplay ban).
Spins last 2.5 seconds or more, and there is no turbo.
No celebration of returns that are equal to or smaller than the stake.
Net position and session time visible on screen.
No feature buy: UK-supplied slots do not offer one.
The game's RNG is tested by an independent test house before release; see how machines are tested.
Many UK-licensed casinos offer a Genie Jackpots demo, and free demo play is available after age verification. Demo games do not contribute to or pay the real Jackpot King pots, so the jackpot part of the game cannot be experienced properly in demo mode. Use it to learn the paytable and features instead. The demo slot age verification page explains the rule.
Comparing RTP across jackpot slots is tricky because some figures include the jackpot contribution and some exclude it. Our Mega Moolah vs Divine Fortune page shows why like-for-like comparison needs care.
Genie Jackpots myths and facts
Jackpot King beliefs checked
Belief
Fact
A big pot means a win is close
Pot size does not change the trigger chance on any spin
Each spin is independent of everyone else's results
The genie theme means a ‘wish’ feature you can influence
Every feature is decided at random when you press spin
Is Genie Jackpots worth playing?
Advantages
Medium volatility base game with a familiar 20-line layout
Access to Jackpot King progressive pots
Long-running title with a simple, readable paytable
Low line bets suit modest budgets
Drawbacks
A 92.73% version exists, so the cost can be much higher at some casinos
Progressive wins are very rare and cannot be planned for
No published max win multiple
Demo play cannot show the jackpot side of the game
It suits players who like a steady base game with a small chance of a networked jackpot, and who are prepared to check the RTP before they play. For a deeper look at the trade-offs, see are high RTP slots better.
Where to play Genie Jackpots in the UK
Blueprint games appear in many UK casino lobbies, and Jackpot King titles are often grouped together, but the line-up changes. Search the lobby for Genie Jackpots at any casino before signing up, and check the RTP once you find it. None of our partners runs a Genie Jackpots promotion. Coral gives newcomers 100 spins at 10p on its chosen slots after a £10 slot bet; Ladbrokes pays out 50 spins a day for 10 days (500 maximum, 10p each) once you have played £10 on slots; PlayOJO's 80 spins, for a first deposit of at least £10, are on Big Bass Bonanza with no wagering. 18+, new players, terms apply.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Genie Jackpots?
The listed RTP for Genie Jackpots is 96.49%, but at least one operator offers a 92.73% version. On £100 staked, the first works out at an average long-run cost of £3.51 and the second at £7.27, so the version you play matters. Check the rules screen in the game itself for the exact figure, and look for any note on whether it includes the jackpot contribution. Why studios ship several settings is explained under RTP variants.
How do you win the Genie Jackpots jackpot?
You win a Genie Jackpots progressive through the Jackpot King bonus, which is triggered by jackpot symbols landing during a normal paid spin. The exact trigger and bonus steps for this 2015 game are set out in its help screen; newer Deluxe versions use six trigger symbols and a crown ladder. Whether the bonus triggers is decided at random when you press spin, and the size of the pot does not change the chance. Our Jackpot King and jackpot networks guide explains the format in more detail.
What is Jackpot King?
Jackpot King is Blueprint Gaming's own progressive jackpot network, linking many of its slots to shared pots. A small slice of qualifying stakes on every connected game feeds the pots, which grow until won and then reset to a seed amount. Players reach the pots through a separate Jackpot King bonus inside each game. Because many games contribute, the pots can grow quickly, but the chance of winning on any spin stays tiny. See linked progressives for how shared jackpots are built and paid.
What is the Genie Jackpots max win?
Genie Jackpots has no single published max win multiple, because its top prizes come from the Jackpot King progressive pots, whose values change all the time. Reference sources also disagree on the base-game ceiling, so we do not quote one. The on-screen jackpot ticker shows the current pot values. At UK-licensed casinos your stake is capped at £5 per spin (25+) or £2 (18–24), and some jackpot rules link the prize to your stake, so read them before you play. Context on top prizes elsewhere is on what slot has the biggest max win.
Is Genie Jackpots high or low volatility?
Reference databases rate Genie Jackpots as medium volatility. That means the base game spreads its wins more evenly than a high-volatility slot, though the progressive jackpots add a small chance of a very large, very rare prize. In practice you can expect a mix of small line wins and quieter spells. Medium volatility suits budgets of around 100 to 200 spins. The medium volatility slot machines page lists other games with a similar profile and explains what the rating means.
How many paylines does Genie Jackpots have?
Genie Jackpots has 20 fixed paylines on a five-reel, three-row grid. All lines are active on every spin, so your total stake is split evenly across them: a 20p spin is 1p per line and a £1 spin is 5p per line. A win needs at least three of a kind running from reel 1. Because a single line win is often smaller than the total stake, UK rules stop the game celebrating such returns. Our paylines explainer shows how lines are drawn and counted.
Can I play Genie Jackpots in demo mode?
Yes, many UK-licensed casinos offer a Genie Jackpots demo, available after age verification since May 2019. Demo credits have no value, and demo spins do not feed or pay the real Jackpot King pots, so the jackpot side of the game cannot be tried properly. A demo is still useful for learning the paytable and seeing how often features appear in a short session, though short sessions vary a lot. Our demo slots guide explains what demos can and cannot show you.
Who makes Genie Jackpots?
Blueprint Gaming makes Genie Jackpots; it is a UK studio founded in 2001 and based in Newark. Blueprint is part of the Merkur Group (formerly the Gauselmann Group) and is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and in Alderney. It is known for Fishin' Frenzy, Eye of Horus and King Kong Cash, for licensing the Megaways mechanic and for its Jackpot King network. The game was released in December 2015. Our Blueprint Gaming page covers the studio's history and best-known games.
Is Genie Jackpots fair?
Yes, Genie Jackpots at a UK-licensed casino uses a random number generator tested by an independent test house approved by the Gambling Commission. Fair means each spin is random and the game pays according to its published rules; it does not mean you will win back what you stake. Over time the house edge, around 3.51% on the 96.49% version, means players as a group lose money. If you see a lower RTP, you are on a different setting rather than a rigged game. Our page asking are slot machines rigged explains how fairness is checked.
Does a big Jackpot King pot mean it will pay soon?
No, a large Jackpot King pot does not mean a win is near. The chance of triggering the jackpot bonus on any spin is set by the game's maths and stays the same whether the pot has just reset or has been growing for a long time. Pots grow large simply because nobody has won them yet. Chasing a big pot by playing longer or staking more raises your cost without improving your odds. Our page on how slot jackpots get so big explains the arithmetic.
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