Cactus Riches: Cash Pool (NetGame) – Review & Demo Play

Cactus Riches: Cash Pool - about game

Cactus Riches: Cash Pool is a 5x4 video slot with 40 paylines built around a Mexico vibe, cactuses, tequila, sombreros, and a lively colour palette. The layout uses two stacked fields: the main reels and a special Cash Pool prize grid sitting above, which suits mobile screens. Red Chilli Wilds, Green Chilli Bonus symbols, and Cash Pool symbols are in the mix. Released in March 2025 and running on HTML5 across desktop and mobile, it centres play on that upper grid mechanic.

Cactus Riches: Cash Pool - gameplay

This slot runs on high volatility with a hit frequency of 22.5%. RTP is listed in two forms depending on version: 92.17% in some releases and 96.1% on the studio spec sheet. That spread matters for long sessions, so I always check which build the casino runs before I commit a balance.

Bets start at £0.30 and cap at £30 per spin. The top exposure is 2,503x, with a base game ceiling around 851.33x. The bonus hit rate is quoted at 19%. In practice, the maths feels swingy: long quiet patches punctuated by Cash Pool pops or a free spins round that can climb when the grid aligns.

Cactus Riches: Cash Pool Slot Features

The dynamic paytable shows returns per stake in real time. There are 9 pay symbols: five lows (Tens through Aces) and four highs (musical instruments, hats, tequila, and cactuses). The cactus is top, paying 8.33x for five of a kind. Red Chilli Wilds substitute and carry their own pays. Green Chilli Bonus symbols trigger free games, while Cash Pool symbols tie into the upper grid for instant awards when enough land.

Cactus Riches: Cash Pool Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x8.33
	4	x3.33
	3	x0.83
	5	x6.66
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x4.16
	4	x1.66
	3	x0.33
	5	x3.33
	4	x1.33
	3	x0.3
	5	x1.66
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.23
	5	x1.33
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.16
	5	x1
	4	x0.33
	3	x0.06
	5	x1
	4	x0.23
	3	x0.06
	Special
	Scatter
	Wild

Cash Pool Feature in Cactus Riches: Cash Pool

The Cash Pool grid sits above the reels and stays visible. Land 4 or more Cash Pool symbols and you collect the prizes shown at the matching positions on that top field. If any of those symbols are Golden, the linked prize gets an upgrade before payout. It plays like a scratch-strip reveal tied to reel positions, adding quick-hit bursts that can swing the balance without a full bonus round.

Cactus Riches: Cash Pool Slot Free Spins

Hit 3 Green Chilli Bonus symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5 to trigger 10 free spins, with retriggers available. During free spins, all Wilds also act as Cash Pool symbols, which makes it far easier to activate the Cash Pool feature from within the round. When the Wilds line up and feed the grid, the game can jump from modest lines to chunky instant awards in one sequence.

Our opinion on Cactus Riches: Cash Pool

I rate the Cash Pool idea and the mobile-first layout. It gives quick payouts outside the main bonus and keeps eyes on that top bar every spin. The maths is punchy; on the lower RTP build it feels heavy going, while the higher spec plays fairer. Free spins did not come easy for me; one session took over 200 spins to land it. When it hits and Wilds feed the grid, though, the game shows why the max 2,503x is on the card.