eva blake opened issue #1: My $50 run at MegaMedusa turned into a $1,400 week...

eva blake
2026-03-09T16:36:59Z

I started my Friday night with a simple $50 deposit. I wasn't looking for a life-changing jackpot, just some entertainment after a long week. I decided to try MegaMedusa Casino because I had heard they have some unique path-based games and a heavy welcome package for Australian players. I used their 251% bonus, which bumped my starting bankroll up to $175.50. It felt much better starting with nearly $200 instead of just fifty bucks. Along with the cash, I got 50 free spins on a game called Great Golden Lion.

Great Golden Lion is a 5-reel pokie that uses a "Hold and Spin" mechanic. You collect coins that fill three pots: red, blue, and green. I spent about 20 minutes on the free spins. On spin number 42, I filled the red pot. This triggered the jackpot feature where the grid transforms. You have to land gold coins to keep the respins going. I managed to land 12 coins, including a "Minor" jackpot worth $55. By the time the free spins ended, I had $112 in pure profit from just the bonus spins.

The Adrenaline of Galaxy Blast

I then moved over to the specialty games to find Galaxy Blast. This is a crash-style game where a rocket flies through space, and the multiplier increases the longer it stays in the air. The trick is to cash out before the rocket explodes. I started with $5 bets. In one round, the multiplier climbed past x5, then x10. My heart was racing. I saw it hit x18.4 and I slammed the cash out button. My $5 turned into $92. It exploded literally half a second later at x19.1. That was the biggest adrenaline rush of the night.

Pro Tip: In crash games like Galaxy Blast, don't get greedy. Cashing out at x10 consistently is better than waiting for a x100 that never comes.

Big Wins on Kong Fu

I spent the next hour on a slot called Kong Fu. It has 4,096 ways to win. The mechanics are interesting because you have a Master Takeover feature. This is where a random symbol is chosen to cover entire reels. I was doing $2.50 spins. I landed the Master Takeover with the Tiger symbol on reels 2, 3, and 4. This resulted in a massive payout of $380. The game visualizes the win with a shower of gold coins and energetic martial arts sound effects.

Great Golden Lion: Hit the red pot for a $55 win.

Galaxy Blast: Cashed out at x18.4 for $92.

Kong Fu: Master Takeover feature paid out $380.

Beary Wild: Free games with x3 multiplier gave me $240.

The site has a clear VIP structure. I noticed I was earning comp points at a rate of 1 point for every $10 wagered. Since I was rolling my winnings, I quickly hit the first tier. This level offers a 20% weekly insurance and a $50 birthday treat. The dashboard shows exactly how much more you need to wager to hit the next level.

By 2:00 AM, my balance hit $1,465. I stopped right there. I used $700 of that money to book a weekend at a spa resort in Gold Coast. I paid for the room, a full-body massage, and a high-end seafood dinner with fresh oysters. I still have over $700 left in my bank account. Turning a $50 deposit into a luxury weekend is a rare win, but the mechanics at MegaMedusa made it happen.