The Bubbling Pot of Fortune tournament is Fair Go Casino's headline competition at the time of writing: a $25,000 prize pool, free entry, and 70 free credits to get you started. It runs alongside the opt-in Lobby Jackpots, which cost $0.01 per spin and add a jackpot layer across the lobby.
This post explains what the tournament is, how it differs from a deposit bonus, and the details you should confirm on the tournament page itself. We are deliberately not quoting dates, leaderboard rules or a prize split, because Fair Go's public material does not spell those out and we do not guess.
Quick facts
- Prize pool
- $25,000 (at the time of writing)
- Entry
- Free
- Starting credits
- 70 free credits (at the time of writing)
- Lobby Jackpots
- Opt-in, $0.01 per spin
- Schedule and prize split
- Check the tournament page in your account
What the Bubbling Pot of Fortune tournament is
Fair Go runs the Bubbling Pot of Fortune as a free-entry tournament with $25,000 in total prizes. Free entry means you are not buying a ticket to compete; the 70 free credits provided at the time of writing are what you play the tournament rounds with, so your own balance is not the stake. That makes it a very different proposition from the match bonuses that dominate the promotions page.
The name suggests a link with Fair Go's Bubble Bubble pokie family, which is also where new players get their no-deposit spins (15 on Bubble Bubble 2 with code BUBBLE15 at the time of writing). Which pokies actually count towards the tournament is one of the things to confirm in your account; the tournament page lists the eligible titles.
How Lobby Jackpots fit in
Lobby Jackpots are a separate, opt-in feature. Once you opt in, $0.01 is added to each spin and your play becomes eligible for the jackpots that sit across the Fair Go lobby. You can leave the feature switched off; your spins then cost their normal amount and are not eligible.
The two promotions are often mentioned together because both run across the lobby rather than on one game, but they are not the same thing. The tournament is a time-limited competition with a fixed $25,000 pool; the Lobby Jackpots are an ongoing side option that you switch on or off. Whether tournament spins made with the free credits also count towards Lobby Jackpots is a rules question, and the rules page is the place to confirm it.
How to get started
- Log in to Fair Go in your browser; there is no app to download. New to the site? Our sign-up guide covers registration.
- Open the promotions or tournaments area of the lobby and find Bubbling Pot of Fortune.
- Read the schedule, eligible pokies, scoring rules and prize breakdown on that page.
- Join the tournament; your 70 free credits (at the time of writing) are provided for the tournament rounds.
- If you also want Lobby Jackpots, opt in separately and note the $0.01 per spin.
If anything on the tournament page is unclear, Fair Go's 24/7 live chat can explain how scoring works before you spin. Our guide to contacting support shows where to find it.
What to confirm before you play
Because tournament rules change between editions, these are the details to verify on the live page rather than take from any blog post, ours included:
- Dates and duration: when the current round opens and closes, and the time zone used.
- Prize breakdown: how the $25,000 is split across leaderboard positions.
- Scoring: whether rank is based on biggest single win, total win, win-to-bet ratio or something else.
- Eligible games: which pokies count, and whether bets with bonus funds qualify.
- Prize terms: whether prizes are cash or bonus credit and what wagering, if any, applies.
The last point matters most. Tournament prizes at online casinos are sometimes paid as bonus funds with their own wagering, and sometimes as withdrawable cash. Fair Go's public material does not say which applies here, so look for it in the terms. Our terms and conditions guide explains the vocabulary.
Tournaments versus deposit bonuses
A match bonus such as WELCOME gives you more balance to play with in exchange for wagering requirements; your results depend only on your own spins. A tournament puts you on a leaderboard against other players, and your result depends on how everyone else does too. That means a tournament can pay nothing even after a good session, but it can also pay well above what you staked, and in this case the stake is zero.
For a casual player that makes the Bubbling Pot of Fortune a low-pressure way to sample the lobby. For a regular who already deposits, it is a bonus on top of the usual weekly codes rather than a replacement for them. Either way, keep it in proportion: 70 free credits is a trial, not a bankroll.
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Responsible gambling
Leaderboards are built to be competitive, and chasing a position is one of the fastest ways to spend more than you intended. Play the free credits, enjoy the competition, and do not top up just to climb the table. If you feel you are playing to win back a loss or a ranking, take a break. Gambling Help Online is available 24/7 on 1800 858 858 and the call is free and confidential.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Fair Go lists it as free entry with $25,000 in prizes, and at the time of writing players receive 70 free credits for the tournament rounds. You do not need to buy in. Prize terms, including whether winnings carry wagering, should be checked on the tournament page in your account.
Fair Go's public material gives the total pool but not the split, and we do not publish figures we cannot verify. Open the tournament page in your Fair Go account for the current prize breakdown by leaderboard position, the scoring method and the closing time of the current round.
Lobby Jackpots are an opt-in jackpot layer that runs across the Fair Go lobby. If you opt in, $0.01 is added to each spin and your play becomes eligible for the jackpots. You can leave them switched off and play normally; opting in is a separate choice from entering the tournament.
Fair Go does not publish a fixed schedule in the material we reviewed, and tournament dates change between editions, so we do not list them. The tournament page in your account shows the current start and end times. If it is not visible, ask the 24/7 live chat whether a round is currently open.
Yes. Fair Go runs in the browser on iOS and Android with no app required, and tournaments and Lobby Jackpots are part of the same lobby you see on desktop. Log in from your phone, find the tournament in the promotions area and join from there; your credits and ranking carry across devices.