Progressive jackpots: How they work and where to look

What is the progressive jackpot

Growing prize pool

Each spin in a machine or on a group of machines adds a small percentage to the total fund.

Jackpot rises to trigger

Until no one breaks the main prize, it increases; as soon as the winning combination falls out, the pool is reset to the base value.

Two types

Local: the pool is limited to one casino or a group of terminals on the platform.

Network (multisite): several operators combine rates, creating multimillion-dollar funds.

Mechanics of accumulation and actuation

1. Percentage of bid

Usually 0.1-1% of each bet goes to the prize pool.

2. Random selection

Payout depends on random number generator; the chance is low, but the growing amount compensates for the low probability.

3. Trigger methods

Randomly at any back.

When a certain pool value is reached.

In the bonus round (pick-and-click, wheel of fortune).

4. Zeroing and restart

After winning, the operator resets the pool to the "minimum jackpot" (usually 10-100 AUD) and starts accumulating again.

Local vs network jackpots

Parameter	Local	Network
Pool size	Up to tens of thousands AUD	Hundreds of thousands - millions AUD
Payout frequency	Higher (funds less)	Low (funds are growing longer)
RTP impact	Insignificant	1-2% reduction in baseline RTP
Examples	Dream Drop (Yggdrasil)	Mega Moolah, Major Millions

Top network jackpot providers

1. Microgaming

Mega Moolah: more than 1 000 000 000 AUD paid per story; minimum 1,000,000 AUD.

Major Millions: Classic with frequent jackpots starting at AUD 100,000.

2. NetEnt

Mega Fortune: record payments over 15,000,000 EUR.

Hall of Gods: Hundreds of millions in prize money per season.

3. Play’n GO / Yggdrasil

Empire Fortune, Ozwin's Jackpots, Dream Drop: hybrid schemes of random drops and accumulation.

4. Pragmatic Play

Joker's Jewels, Wild Wild Riches with net drops of up to hundreds of thousands of AUDs.

Where to look for progressive jackpot machines

1. Casino filters

Check "Progressive" in the "Coverage" or "Jackpots" section.

2. Ratings and aggregators

Review sites (AskGamblers, Casino Guru) separately mark "Top Progressive Slots."

3. Popular tab

Machines with network jackpots are often added there.

4. VIP Manager Chat

Ask your personal manager for a list of available progressives; can offer local exclusives.

Strategy of playing on progressives

Bankroll size

It is recommended to have a minimum of 100-200 × bet size to withstand volatility.

Line rate

In many network jackpots, a full bet (maximum on all lines) activates the chance of progression.

Session frequency

Short regular sessions are better than one long session: you manage to track pool growth and don't burn out.

Combination with ageless offers

Activate freespins on the same machines during the promotional period - an additional chance without risk.

Conclusion

Progressive jackpots are a rare but powerful tool for bankrollers. The right choice of machine: network pool from large providers (Mega Moolah, Mega Fortune), full rate and sufficient bankroll allow you to claim millions of AUD. Use casino filters, check activation conditions and combine the game with no-gamer bonuses to maximize the chance of winning.