iGaming Glossary / Must-Drop Jackpot
What is Must-Drop Jackpot?
A jackpot guaranteed to pay before it reaches a set time or amount.
A must-drop jackpot is a prize that is guaranteed to be paid out before it passes a fixed point. That trigger might be a set amount, such as before it reaches 10,000, or a set time, such as before midnight. When the limit is reached, the prize must drop to one lucky player.
These jackpots are often set up as daily or hourly prizes, which makes them feel more reachable than a giant progressive that might not pay for months. The closer the jackpot gets to its limit, the sooner a win becomes likely, though who wins is still random.
The size of the prize varies, and smaller must-drop jackpots tend to pay more often. They are a popular twist on the standard format. To see how they fit the bigger picture, read our progressive jackpot slots guide.
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