Jackpots

It’s true that slots are fun to play even for free, and it’s also true that they are simple to play and easy to learn, but it would be folly to think that money doesn’t play a big part in why players choose slots over any other game. The prizes are so stupendous that they are regularly written about in the newspapers and lauded as life-changing amounts. So what kinds of money can you win and which are the best prizes to play for?

PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTS
Progressive jackpots are accumulated as players play. Bit by bit, with every spin, players and the providers themselves contribute to a large pool of cash and this pool builds up over time. With thousands of players all across the world playing the game at any given point, the prize can build very quickly - even more so if the provider has linked certain slots together. Progressive jackpots build until someone wins them and then the amount resets to a certain pre-determined base level - and this level is often extremely healthy all on its own!

When you read about players winning huge amounts of cash, it’s often from one of these progressive jackpots.

NON-PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTS
Some jackpots are not linked to the players playing but are instead prizes won by triggering certain features in the game itself. These are known as non-progressive jackpots and they are pre-set amounts of coins that do not build over time, but it is nevertheless very desirable as they are large amounts. Not only that, but since the prizes are less substantial than progressive jackpots, it’s often easier to win the prize. If you’ve got a favourite game that’s not a progressive jackpot game, check to see if it offers a jackpot prize linked to certain events, like stacked wilds or multiple scatters.

PLAYING WITHOUT JACKPOTS
While it’s very exciting to play for a jackpot prize, it doesn’t mean it’s the only way to enjoy a slot machine. Plenty of players enjoy playing slots without the possibility of winning one of these jackpots; they enjoy the game based on the sheer delight of the features. This is perfectly fine - but please do give a jackpot game a go, you never know what you might be missing! You could change your life in a single spin!