Glossary
Progressive Jackpot
A jackpot that grows every time the game is played, funded by a small percentage of each wager across some or all players on the network, until someone wins it and it resets to a base amount.
Why it matters
Progressive jackpots can reach life-changing sums, but the odds of hitting one are dramatically lower than winning a fixed-prize slot — understanding the mechanic helps set realistic expectations.
Examples
- A networked progressive jackpot pools contributions from the same game running at multiple casinos.
- A standalone progressive only grows from bets placed on that single machine or game instance.