When I was in Las Vegas, I played slots at the Flamingo. There was a section of progressive slots in a circle. High above these slot machines was a huge sign denoting the current payout for winning a jackpot in that circle. The payout on that sign kept growing. All the machines in the circle were part of the pot, which I didn’t know at the time. Therefore, to explain how progressive jackpots operate is the same concept only now on a much bigger scale for online casinos. For example, let’s say a myriad of people are playing the same progressive jackpot at different online casinos. A small portion from each bet made goes to the progressive jackpot. Thus, the amount of the progressive jackpot grows in leaps and bounds. Thus, the linking of the progressive slots is what makes the pot grow and grow over time.
Betting the Max
It is very important for players to understand that in order to win a progressive jackpot, they have to bet the max amount. This can be as high as $1000 per spin. Nonetheless, if the progressive jackpot is in the millions, it is definitely worth playing. Other progressive jackpots require max bets of $500 or $300 or even $200. But understanding that each bet contributes to the payout of someone wins adds to excitement of playing progressive slots. Now this is not to say that progressive slots are for everyone, because not every player is a high roller. But we have noted in our News Section that even some lucky players have hit the progressive slots with just one spin, or won playing the special features. Unless you can bet the max, don’t play progressives. Here’s what could happen. Let’s say you don’t bet the max and the correct jackpot symbols line up on the reels – you wouldn’t win the progressive jackpot.
Winning the Progressive Jackpot
It’s not as easy as you think. Most progressive jackpots are hit every few months. This enables the size of the pot to grow larger which in turn attracts more people to that online casino. Because many players are playing the same slot that is linke3d with other casinos, you can imagine how quickly the jackpot can become. There is no way to predict what progressive jackpot will pay off. This is again due to the Random Number Generator. You would probably have more luck hitting a progressive jackpot with a stand alone slot, than you would with a progressive linked slot.
