iGaming Glossary / Progressive Jackpot
What is Progressive Jackpot?
A jackpot that grows as players bet across a network until one player wins the pool.
A progressive jackpot rises every time someone plays a linked game. A tiny slice of each bet feeds the prize pool, so it climbs steadily until a lucky player triggers the win and takes the lot. After that the pool resets to a base figure and starts growing again.
Many progressives are shared across several casinos through a jackpot network, which is how some reach life-changing sums. The trade-off is that the odds of hitting the top prize are very long, and some games need a max bet to qualify.
These jackpots are exciting but should be treated as a long shot, not a plan. Read the rules so you know what qualifies for the full prize. Our progressive jackpot guide covers how they pay and what to watch for.
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