Can you use free spins on Megaways slots? Yes, but only when the offer names a Megaways game among its eligible slots, because casino free spins are tied to specific titles. With a deposit match bonus you have more choice, as long as the slot isn’t on the excluded list and you stay within the maximum bet.
Free spins work on a Megaways slot only if that exact game is on the offer’s eligible list.
A 10p spin on a Megaways game covers every way to win; you never pay per way.
Most Megaways slots in published data are high volatility, so spin results swing more than on simpler games.
Deposit bonuses usually allow Megaways play, subject to excluded games, max bet and the 10x wagering cap.
Short answer
Only if the offer lists a Megaways game
Ways to win
Changes every spin, up to 117,649 on many titles
Spin stake
One stake per spin, not per way
Stake limit
£5 a spin (25+), £2 (18–24)
PlayOJO spins
Big Bass Bonanza (not the Megaways version)
Can you use free spins on Megaways slots? The direct answer
Casino free spins are credited to one game or a short list of games chosen by the casino. If a Megaways title is on that list, you can play your spins there; if it is not, you cannot move them. Nothing in UK rules stops a casino putting spins on a Megaways game. The choice is commercial, and the offer’s terms tell you which way it went.
Deposit bonuses work differently. Bonus money is usually playable across most slots, Megaways included, unless the casino lists the game as excluded or weights it differently. Our guide to which games are excluded from bonuses explains how those lists are built, and the Megaways bonus page looks at offers built around these games.
What makes a Megaways slot different for free spins
For a free spins offer, the key point is the stake. You pay one stake per spin and every active way is included, so a 10p spin is a 10p spin whether the reels show 324 ways or 117,649. More ways do not mean more value per spin: the game’s RTP already accounts for them.
Megaways slots and what a 10p free spin can pay
The table uses published game specifications. Several games have lower-RTP versions too, so the figure in the game’s help screen is the one that applies at your casino.
The headline value of a spin offer is spins times stake. The average return is that figure times the RTP. Volatility does not change the average, but it changes how far a single session strays from it.
Average return on 10p Megaways free spins
Spins at 10p
Face value
Average at 96% RTP
Average at 96.7% RTP
50
£5
£4.80
£4.84
80
£8
£7.68
£7.74
100
£10
£9.60
£9.67
500
£50
£48.00
£48.35
On a high-volatility Megaways game, a typical batch of 50 or 100 spins ends below that average, with the long-run figure pulled up by occasional large wins. Some batches return very little. That is the trade-off with these games, and it is why our low vs high volatility comparison matters before you decide what to play. The free spins value guide shows the same sums for other offers.
Using a deposit bonus on Megaways slots instead
If a spin offer does not include Megaways games, a match bonus might. At 10bet (18+, new UK customers, terms apply), the 100% bonus up to £25 must be wagered 10 times on slots within 3 days, so a £25 bonus needs £250 of slot stakes; maximum bonus winnings are £1,000 and Skrill and Neteller deposits are excluded. At Casumo (18+, new customers, opt-in, terms apply), a £20 deposit gets a £10 bonus and £200 gets the £100 maximum, wagered 10 times within 7 days, with a £5 maximum bet while the bonus is active. Both say game restrictions apply, so check whether a particular Megaways title is excluded.
At a 4% house edge, £250 of wagering costs about £10 on average and £1,000 costs about £40. On a high-volatility game, the chance of running out of bonus money before finishing is higher than on a steady one. Our 10bet eligible games and Casumo eligible games pages track what the terms say.
UK rules that shape Megaways play with a bonus
Stake limits: £5 per spin for players aged 25 and over since 9 April 2025, and £2 for 18–24s since 21 May 2025, set out in the Commission’s online slots stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab). A bonus max-bet rule sits on top.
Design rules: since 31 October 2021, no autoplay, at least 2.5 seconds per spin and no turbo or slam-stop on UK slots.
Feature buys: these are not offered on slots at UK-licensed casinos, so the GB version of a Megaways game shows no buy button. Published data for Extra Chilli quotes up to 96.41% RTP without its Feature Drop buy, the version relevant in Great Britain.
Wagering: since 19 January 2026, no more than 10 times the bonus.
Casino free spins vs the Megaways free spins feature
Two things share a name here. Casino free spins are rounds the casino funds at a fixed stake. The in-game free spins feature is a bonus round inside the slot, usually triggered by scatter symbols. Many Megaways games add an unlimited or growing multiplier during that round, but the rules vary from title to title, so check the game’s help screen.
A casino spin is a normal paid spin as far as the game is concerned, so on most slots it can trigger the feature. Any feature win is then part of your free spins winnings. Our page on whether free spins can trigger the bonus round covers this in full, and the Big Time Gaming studio page shows how its own features work.
How to check if your free spins work on a Megaways slot
Open the promotion page and find the eligible or selected games list.
Look for the exact game name, including the word Megaways: the original and Megaways versions are separate games.
Read the spin value and expiry so you know what each spin is worth and how long you have.
Open the game and check its help screen for the RTP version your casino runs.
Start the spins from the bonus area or the game itself; spins usually load automatically on the listed slot.
No partner currently advertises its welcome spins on a named Megaways slot. Coral (18+, new players, terms apply) gives 100 free spins at 10p after a deposit and a £10 slots bet, valid 7 days with no wagering on winnings; Ladbrokes (18+, new customers, terms apply) gives 50 free spins a day for 10 days, up to 500 at 10p, after £10 of slots play, also with no wagering. Both offers list their selected games, so check the promotion page for whether any Megaways game is included, and note the excluded payment methods such as PayPal and Skrill.
PlayOJO (18+, new UK customers excluding Northern Ireland, first deposit £10+, terms apply) gives 80 free spins at 10p on Big Bass Bonanza, the standard 10-payline game rather than the Megaways version, with winnings paid as cash. More answers are in our questions hub.
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open a new account with another; check the terms before signing up.
Significant terms: 18+. New players only. Offer runs 01/10/2026 to 01/02/2027. Deposit (certain types excluded) and bet £10+ on slot games to get 100 free spins (selected games, £0.10 each, 48 hrs to accept, valid 7 days). No wagering on free spin winnings. Deposits by Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid cards and certain debit cards do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Coral reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New customers only, from 14/11/25 until further notice. Certain deposit methods excluded. Deposit and spend £10+ on slots for 50 free spins a day during the first 10 days after first deposit and registration (max 500, £0.10 each, selected games, claim before 23:59 each day, valid 7 days). No wagering. Prepaid cards, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill and Moneybookers deposits do not qualify. Restrictions and T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the Ladbrokes reviewLicence: LC International Limited, UKGC account 54743. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
Significant terms: 18+. New UK customers (excluding Northern Ireland). First deposit only. Minimum deposit £10. 80 free spins on Big Bass Bonanza, £0.10 each. No wagering requirements; winnings paid in cash. Cannot be used with any other offer. Only available to players who arrive through the designated offer link. Full T&Cs apply. GamCare.org.uk
Read the PlayOJO reviewLicence: Skill On Net Limited, UKGC account 39326. Offer checked 5 October 2026.
18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Decide a budget before you play: set a budget. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
Do free spins work on every Megaways slot?
No. Free spins are tied to the specific games the casino lists, and a Megaways version is a separate game from the original. If the list names Bonanza Megaways, your spins will load there and nowhere else. Casinos change their lists from offer to offer, so the only reliable source is the promotion page for the offer you are claiming. Our guide on how to know which slots your free spins are on and the selected games glossary entry explain what to look for.
Is a 10p free spin on Megaways worth less because there are more ways?
No. A Megaways spin costs the same stake however many ways the reels show, and the game’s RTP already includes every way. A 10p spin on a 96% RTP Megaways slot returns about 9.6p on average, exactly as it would on a simple 10-line slot with the same RTP. What changes is the pattern of results: most Megaways games are high volatility, so wins are rarer but can be larger. Read our free spins maths guide and the volatility glossary entry for the detail.
Why do casinos rarely put free spins on Megaways games?
Casinos tend to choose popular, steady games for spin offers so the value is easier to predict and explain. Many Megaways titles are high or very high volatility, with top prizes many thousands of times the stake, which makes the cost of an offer harder to budget. That said, some casinos do run Megaways spin promotions, especially for new releases. Check each offer’s eligible games. Our pages on free spins on Megaways slots and why some games are excluded from bonuses explain the reasoning.
Can I play a deposit bonus on Megaways slots?
Usually, yes. Match bonuses are normally playable on most slots unless the casino excludes particular games. At 10bet, the bonus must be wagered 10 times on slots within 3 days; at Casumo, the bonus is wagered 10 times within 7 days with a £5 maximum bet, and game restrictions apply. Always check the excluded list for the exact title before playing, because a bet on an excluded game might not count. See our slots bonus guide and casino bonus max bet page.
Do Megaways free spins have a lower RTP?
Not as a rule. Published figures for many Megaways games sit around 95.5% to 96.7%, similar to other modern slots. The catch is that some games come in several RTP versions, and a casino can run a lower one. Published data for Eye of Horus Megaways, for example, lists a 95.49% version alongside 90%, 92% and 93% versions. The game’s help screen shows the version you are playing. Read about high-RTP slots for bonuses and the RTP glossary entry.
Can free spins trigger the Megaways bonus round?
On most games they can, because the game treats a casino spin as a normal paid spin. If the scatters land, the in-game feature starts and anything it pays becomes part of your free spins winnings. A few offers or game versions handle features differently, so check the offer terms and the game rules if this matters to you. Our page on whether free spins can trigger the bonus round and the free spins round glossary entry cover it in detail.
Can I buy the bonus feature on a Megaways slot with free spins?
No. Feature buys are not offered on slots at UK-licensed casinos, so the versions supplied to Great Britain have no buy button, whether you play with spins, bonus funds or cash. The feature has to arrive the normal way, through the spins themselves. That is also why some published RTP figures differ: Extra Chilli’s up to 96.41% figure excludes its Feature Drop buy, the version relevant in Great Britain. See our slot design rules page and the Extra Chilli free spins guide.
What is the maximum stake on a Megaways slot in the UK?
It is £5 a spin if you are 25 or over and £2 if you are aged 18 to 24. Those limits have applied to online slots since 9 April and 21 May 2025 respectively, and they cover Megaways games like any other reel-based slot. A bonus can set a lower ceiling: Casumo’s welcome bonus has a £5 maximum bet while the bonus is active. Promotional free spins are played at a fixed value, usually 10p. Read our online slot stake limits page and what stake free spins are played at.
Is Big Bass Bonanza Megaways the same as Big Bass Bonanza?
No, they are separate games from Reel Kingdom with different specifications. Published data puts Big Bass Bonanza at 96.71% RTP, high volatility, 10 paylines and a 2,100x max win, while Big Bass Bonanza Megaways is listed at 96.7% RTP, very high volatility, up to 46,656 ways and a 4,000x max win. Free spins on one cannot be used on the other. PlayOJO’s welcome spins are on the original game. Compare our Big Bass Bonanza free spins and Big Bass Bonanza Megaways pages.
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