Progressive Jackpots

Progressive jackpot slots can be found in almost all casinos in the world. They bring a more competitive edge to the usual 3 reel and 5 reel slot machines as progressive slots, with the exception of individual progressives, are lined to other slot machines whether inside one casino or between multiple casinos.

Progressive slots offer huge jackpots because the bets that come from different players from different machines are all accumulated into just one pot. Just consider the biggest progressive slots winner on record when a player won 6.3 million euros in 2009.

All progressive slots operate in the same manner. The only difference between them is the magnitude of the prizes caused by the number of machines linked. Listed below are the types of progressive slots available in casinos.

The first type is the individual progressive slot machines. This kind of progressive slot is only made just for one player, but the amount of the money still progresses the longer the player plays the game. The prize of the current spin is taken from the non-winning bet of the previous game. Because of this, the prize is relatively low.

The second type is the linked progressive slot machines. Progressive slot machines in one area, usually a casino, are linked together as players use the linked slots. As players bet on a spin, their bets are accumulated until a winner emerges

The last type of progressive slots is the multi-location progressive slot machines. The concept is still the same as the linked slots; however, the machines that contribute to the pot are not limited to just one venue. Instead, machines from different casinos are connected with a network.

The value of the prizes at stake for progressive slot machines really makes it more exciting for slots players so it is never a bore playing one of these.