Progressive Slots

Many types of progressive slots leverage the power of the Internet by linking groups of slot machines together to share a constantly increasing common jackpot amount.

The jackpot grows as players across the network deposit money. Once the jackpot is hit, it resets to its minimum starting amount and continues the growing cycle until it’s won again. This process repeats each time a jackpot is won.

The amount of the jackpot depends on how long it has been growing since the last time it was won. The minimum jackpot amount depends on the network you’re playing in and the type of progressive slot machines making up the network.

But Not All Progressive Slots Are Networked

Stand-alone progressive jackpot slots are not networked to other machines. But other than that, they work exactly the same. Each jackpot starts out with a fixed amount and then grows progressively as each new bet is made. Once the jackpot is won, the pot resets backs to the base amount and begins the growing process all over again.

Although stand-alone progressive slots can offer some pretty impressive jackpot amounts, they are usually lower than their networked counterparts can offer. That’s because more players are contributing to the jackpot amount on networked progressive machines.

Whether you’re playing a networked or stand-alone progressive slot, you’ll always find a little meter showing exactly how much the jackpot is worth at that exact moment.

There is a variation on stand-alone and networked progressive machines called “in-house progressive.” It consists of a series of progressive slots that are all interconnected at the same casino. This option creates, in effect, a mini-network offering jackpot sizes greater than stand-alone progressives but less than the large interconnected networks spanning multiple casinos.

How Much Can You Win Playing Progressive Slots Online?

A lot of variables go into determining how much money you can walk away with. But if you hit things right, you could definitely quit your job and live happily ever after on some of the huge progressive jackpots available at many online casinos. Some casinos start their progressive jackpots out at $250,000 and let them grow from there. So if you’re looking to win a million or more, play progressive slots at the casinos offering the biggest jackpots.

Progressive Slots Rules To Remember

If you’re playing a progressive slot, always bet max coins. Otherwise you’re simply contributing to the growth of the jackpot without any chance of winning it.

Imagine how you’d feel if the winning combination popped up while you were playing but you weren’t eligible for the money. That would be just as bad as having your regular lottery numbers hit the big prize on the week you didn’t play them. And you don’t want that happening to you.

Hitting the big prize on a progressive slot can be a life-changing experience. So go ahead; dream big and then sit down at your keyboard and coax lady luck into lining the reels up just right so you can collect the next progressive jackpot!

Progressive slots can be played on 3-reel or 5-reel slots.