Online Casino Jackpot Guide

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A jackpot is called progressive when its value increases by a small amount for every game played. A large progressive jackpot is formed by linking together multiple gaming machines, slots or video poker machines. Such a progressive jackpot grows more quickly through the contribution of multiple players at the same time.

For the newbies in  the world of progressive casino jackpots:

• The amount by which the jackpot advances after each play is set by the "house"

• Usually only players wagering the maximum number of credits per play qualify to win the jackpot

• To win a jackpot, one generally needs to win the combination with the highest payoff, like a royal flush at a video poker game or a combination of the most valuable symbols on slot machines

• Progressive jackpot slots are classified in various categories like: Classic Slots, 5 Reel Slots, Bonus Games, Multi Pay Line and Multi Spin

• Many online casinos offer also progressive versions of blackjack, roulette, keno etc. 

• Each progressive jackpot has a jackpot meter showing the current money value. 
  
  

• Slot makers IGT launched and brought the first ever progressive slots in March 1986..

• The slot network began to get connected locally, then to other states, and now it is where it is today.

• IGT progressive slots were followed by others like Aristocrat’s Hyperlink systems and Bally’s Thrillion series. MegaBucks, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Betty Boop, Blondie and Cash Express come from these manufacturers.
  

This is your ultimate casino jackpot guide, where we try to get you all the info that you would need. And here are some useful facts about progressive jackpots, while you’re in the game:

Qualifying

If you are among those who are wagering maximum credits in a given round, you qualify to win a progressive jackpot. However, since all wagers add up to the progressive jackpot, all wagers count,whether they are maximum credit wagers or not. And therefore, a game that needs a credit bet of 20 will go up to higher levels, as compared to a game with a credit wager of anything lower, like 10.

The Break-Even Point

A break-even point can only be calculated in games where the payback percentage can be known. Therefore, a slot machine game is unlikely to have break-even point as its payback percentage is not known.

It is sometimes possible to calculate an“optimum playing strategy” by gauging the frequency of each payoff against chances of hitting that payoff, in games like video poker. Since progressive jackpots are always on the rise, with each game and higher bets, it may lead to a break-even point, which is advantageous for the players.

When a progressive jackpot fails to make it to the break-even point, there is a negative value for all players.