Here, players can play any of the included games and have a chance to win the same, shared jackpot.

Jackpots can also be shared (or 'pooled') by multiple games within the same casino.

Bets from players in this casino playing this game contribute to the jackpot, and only these players have a chance to win it.

Standalone jackpots work just one slot machine and in one casino.

Slot machines and casino games with a progressive jackpot can be categorized into three groups based on the size of the network that shares the same jackpots: Note: In progressive jackpot slot machines and casino games, your chance to win the jackpot is often (but not always) proportional to the size of your bet. Make sure to check out the rules of the game you are playing to be certain and stay away from games in which qualifying bets are out of your budget. For example, a €0.5 bet may not qualify and a €1 does. It is quite a common practice that only bets above a certain threshold qualify. The thing is, not all bets on a jackpot casino game make you eligible to win the jackpot. Part of each bet goes towards the jackpot, so playing without a chance to win it means you could effectively be playing with a lower RTP. Not only is the jackpot the main 'attraction' of the game, but it is generally also included in its mathematics. One of the worst things to do when playing progressive jackpot casino games is playing them without a chance to win the jackpot. Make sure your bets qualify for the jackpot

The jackpot can be awarded via a special bonus game, in which you spin a bonus wheel or pick cards from a selection displayed on the screen, for example.The jackpot can be awarded after hitting a specific winning combination, for example five 'Jackpot' symbols on a winline.The jackpot can be awarded at random after any qualifying spin.The way the jackpot is won differs from game to game, but three approaches are most common: A very close second place is held by a win on Mega Fortune from NetEnt worth €17,861,800.

The highest recorded progressive jackpot was won on Mega Moolah from Microgaming and reached a value of £13,209,300. Note: Jackpots can get really big in some games, often reaching millions.

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