A Chinese online slot with a message of good luck and good news has launched into the ranks of the top five games over the past month.
Known as Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasures, the game is no stranger to being popular at Michigan online casinos, according to a monthly report published by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and Fantini Research. Jin Ji Bao Xi translated from Chinese to English means good luck and good news.
From the other side of the world, a slot based on the Egyptian queen Cleopatra, also has dropped into the top five, showing players she can be “twice as nice.”
The EKG monthly report provides a look at the top 25 slot games each month based on their performance. Game performance data was captured from 30 online casino sites across Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, representing about 65% of the U.S. market in terms of gross gaming revenue.
Top 5 Slot Games for March 2024
1:Cash Eruption, by International Gaming Technology (IGT)
2: Capital Gains, by American Gaming Systems
3: 88 Fortunes, by Light & Wonder
4: Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasures, Light & Wonder
5: Cleopatra, by IGT
Let’s investigate the details of these top five slot games.
Cash Eruption
Ranked No. 1 for the second consecutive month, Cash Eruption has remained in the top five for four months.
This thrilling slot game takes you to a fiery realm filled with lava and molten riches. With its stunning graphics, immersive sound effects, and thrilling gameplay, Cash Eruption delivers an unforgettable gaming experience. The game has a minimum bet of $0.20. going up to a maximum of $40.00.
The rewards are even hotter when three or more volcanos trigger the Free Spins Bonus, where reels two, three, and four erupt into jumbo symbols and ensure explosive big-win potential. Collect six fireballs to trigger the Cash Eruption Bonus, where collecting all 15 fireballs awards the sizzling Grand Treasure.
Cash Eruption is available at BetMGM Michigan, Caesars, Golden Nugget, DraftKings, PokerStars, FanDuel and BetRivers.
Capital Gains
Capital Gains, another slot that has held its top five ranking for several months, comes in at No. 2 for March.
Capital Gains has two exciting ways you can win big jackpots. First, the PowerXStream function lets you win all ways across the reels. Then, the Money Charge Bonus allows you to win one of four progressive jackpots. The game has a mini, minor, major and grand jackpot.
The minimum bet is $0.01 with a maximum of $0.10.
Instead of regular paylines, you win real money by lining up matching symbols anywhere on adjacent reels.
This game has a Return-To-Player (RTP) rating of 95.96%. RTP is a term used in gambling and online games to refer to the percentage or prizes that will be returned to a player.
There are 11 regular symbols in the base game and features several interesting bonuses. Land three or more golden vault symbols in any position and you can win six, nine, 12, or 15 free spins.
Capital Gains is available at BetMGM, Caesars, Golden Nugget Michigan, DraftKings, PokerStars, FanDuel and BetRivers.
88 Fortunes
One of the most popular slot games around, 88 Fortunes remains in the top five for March. 88 Fortunes has been ranked No. 1 several times over the past year. This month it is ranked No. 3. The game is available at 30 online casinos in the U.S. market, according to the EKG report.
88 Fortunes is a classic Asian-themed slot meant to evoke an ancient Chinese style. The game provides 243 ways to win and a 10-spin bonus round. Line up the “Fu Bat Jackpot” symbols and you could win a progressive mini, minor, major, or grand jackpot of $200,000.
The minimum bet for this game starts at $0.88 and maxes out at $88.
The game is available online for customers using the Caesars MI casino promo code, or at BetMGM, Golden Nugget, FanDuel, DraftKings and BetRivers.
Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasures
Climbing the ranks slowly is Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasure. In February this slot was No. 8. This month Jin Ji Bao Xi Endless Treasure jumped to No. 4. The Asian theme game boasts some truly intricate and beautiful visuals.
The highest-value symbol in the game is a golden dragon – followed by a golden phoenix, golden tiger, golden tortoise, and golden koi. The game is played on a 5x3 grid and has 243 fixed paylines. The minimum bet is $0.88 with a maximum of $88. Increasing your bet on a few spins will unlock the golden symbols, which are high-value hits. The game has medium volatility with an RTP of 95.73%.
The game is available online at Golden Nugget, Caesars, BetMGM, FanDuel Michigan, DraftKings and BetRivers.
Cleopatra
Released in 2012, Queen Cleopatra has graced us with her presence in the top five slot games.
The game, of course, incorporates the Egyptian culture in its gameplay. The online version has five reels compared to slot machines found in a casino that have three.
The game has 20 pay lines. The minimum bet is $0.01 with a maximum of up to $600. Hit the right symbols and listen for the seductive voice of Cleopatra proclaiming “twice as nice.” The game reels are filled with beetles, the Sphinx and various hieroglyphics associated with Egypt.
Land on three or more Sphinx scatter symbols and activate the free spin bonus round. There is an opportunity for the player to get up to a maximum of 180 free spins during the bonus round.
This game has become so popular that a few sequels have been created, like Cleopatra II.
In August 2023, IGT launched PlayDigital's Caesars Cleopatra, a new game created specifically for the launch of Caesars Palace Online Casino. Caesars Palace Online Casino is a new casino mobile app developed by Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
The veteran 2012 release of Cleopatra is available at BetMGM, Caesars, Golden Nugget, DraftKings Michigan, PokerStars, FanDuel, and BetRivers.
