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Progressive Jackpot Slot Machines: FAQs

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There are different types of progressive machines. One is a standalone machine. These are like the big machines that you might see when you first hit the casino floor. The big, shiny and flashy slots that are usually pretty expensive to play – like $5 or $10. They always have a large jackpot and are only built by the money wagered on THAT.

  • The top slot machine jackpots in Nevada history have all been on progressive slot machines (and more specifically on the aforementioned ‘Megabucks’ machines). The top jackpots on these machines are hit significantly less often but the potential winnings can be awe-inspiring ranging from a few hundred thousand to millions of dollars.
  • The Stand-alone Progressive Slot Machines. The stand-alone progressive slots are not linked in a network with other machines. A percentage of the coins wagered by the players is always added to the prize awarded for the highest winning combination.
  • Progressive jackpots are not limited to slot machines and video poker. Poker games sometimes include a progressive bad beat jackpot. Caribbean stud poker is another casino game which often has a progressive jackpot available, and some online casinos offer progressive versions of blackjack, roulette, and other casino games.

Still scratching your head over progressive jackpots? Check out our FAQ to find out more.

Progressive jackpots are linked prize pools that are added to every time someone plays the game. The jackpot on a game is now often linked across multiple casinos. That means a player can win the same jackpot but at a different online casino.

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No. Most Internet video slots have exclusive jackpots that are triggered on a single computer or mobile. Most casinos have around 5-20 progressive jackpot slots online.

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Yes. Only real money gamblers can access the biggest jackpots. After all, you can only win the lottery if you pay for a ticket too!

No, which is why they're so much fun. The jackpot will continue to rise until it is triggered. However, once won, many jackpots 'seed' and are reset to a set prize level.

Microgaming, Playtech, and NetEnt offer the most popular games. Microgaming's Mega Moolah and The Dark Knight, NetEnt's Mega Fortune and Cosmic Fortune, and Playtech's Age of the Gods Series Jackpot games are among the biggest titles on the web.