Fixed and progressive pay machines

Fixed and progressive payout slot machines present two different approaches to generating winnings. For high rollers, the choice between them is determined by the balance between stability and the potential scale of payments.

Fixed payments:

• - Determination - the size of the jackpot or maximum win is set in advance and does not change from the bet or the number of players.
- Advantages:
• • Predictability and stable mathematical calculation.
• • Less variance - gains can be achieved more often, albeit with smaller amounts.
• • A clear betting strategy, without having to "catch up" with the jackpot.
- Disadvantages:
• • Maximum winning potential is limited.
• • Does not stimulate long gaming sessions to accumulate a prize.

Progressive payments:
• - Definition - the jackpot grows with every bet made in the machine or network of machines until someone hits the prize.
- Advantages:
• • The ability to win many times the bet, sometimes up to millions of dollars.
• • Strong psychological incentive - each bet moves closer to a potential record.
• • Often available in premium slots with advanced mechanics and bonuses
- Disadvantages:
• • High variance - a large prize is extremely rare.
• • Requires a significant bankroll to play long distance.
• • Often the maximum payout depends on the game at maximum bets.

High roller strategies:
• - When choosing fixed payouts, the focus is on slots with high RTP (96% and above) and high volatility to increase the chance of significant winnings within a given limit.
• - When playing progressive machines, it is optimal to enter with a large accumulated jackpot, since the mathematical value of bets at this moment is higher.
• - In both cases, it is recommended to fix session limits and pre-define exit points to control risk.

Technical aspects of selection:
• - RTP of progressive slots is often lower than fixed ones, since part of the bets goes to the prize pool.
• - Some progressive machines have several levels of jackpot (Mini, Minor, Major, Mega), which increases the frequency of average winnings.
• - Fixed payouts are more common in slots with traditional mechanics and fewer bonus features.

Conclusion:
• Fixed machines are suitable for high rollers who prefer stability, predictability and frequent large, but not record wins. Progressive slots are the choice of players willing to take risks for a potential multimillion-dollar prize. The optimal strategy is to combine both types depending on current goals and the state of the bankroll.