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The internet is awash with information about Jackpot games. Some of it is correct, some of it exaggerated and some of it downright wrong. Let\u2019s clear away the misconceptions and introduce you to nothing but the facts about <\/span>Jackpot games<\/span><\/a>, how they\u2019re played and how they\u2019ve won.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Jackpot?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard the popular expression, \u201chitting the Jackpot\u201d.\u00a0 It usually indicates a coveted sum of money that\u2019s available to be won at any moment by all players partaking in a specific game. There\u2019s no predetermined number or size that a Jackpot should be. It could be a low cash amount like $10, or it could spiral up into multi-millions of dollars. The <\/span>Jackpot is the grand prize<\/b>, usually nestled among many other smaller prizes. This pot of cash could be a fixed and stable amount, or it could grow steadily as it\u2019s waiting to be won. How it\u2019s collected and where the funds originate will depend on what game you\u2019re playing and where. We explore all this below.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the difference between Jackpot Slots and Progressive Jackpot Slots?<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking at Jackpots in the context of online casinos, then you\u2019ll notice that there is frequent reference to straight-up <\/span>\u2018Jackpots\u2019<\/b> or <\/span>\u2018<\/b>Progressive Jackpots<\/b><\/a>\u2019<\/b>. You might also come across <\/span>\u2018<\/b>Daily Jackpots<\/b>\u2019<\/b> or <\/span>\u2018<\/b>Hourly Jackpots<\/b>\u2019<\/b> but we get into these in a separate article.<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>non-progressive, or regular Jackpot<\/b> is a pot of money that\u2019s fixed at a specific amount. If you\u2019re playing <\/span>Online Pokies<\/span><\/a>, the Jackpot is considered to be the largest amount of money that the game will payout. For example, a regular Jackpot game will tell you, even before you\u2019ve started playing, that if you can land a winning combination of 5 cherry symbols you\u2019ll unlock and win the game\u2019s Jackpot or maximum prize.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, a <\/span>progressive Jackpot <\/b>is a fancier and more exciting take on the traditional prize pool. The value of a progressive isn\u2019t fixed at a certain amount of credit. Instead, it\u2019s a constantly increasing value that\u2019s calculated based on gameplay. A progressive Jackpot grows as players make bets that don\u2019t trigger the progressive win. However, the second that a player triggers the Jackpot, the money is paid out and the prize pot starts anew. This will sometimes reset to zero, or it will begin again at an amount determined by the provider or casino. The starting amount of a progressive Jackpot is called a \u2018reset\u2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the most popular Jackpot Slots?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re in New Zealand or elsewhere, there\u2019s a definite consensus on which games rule the Jackpot universe. Popularity largely reflects on <\/span>how often the games payout and by how much<\/b>. Therefore, it stands to reason that games that have been around for some time tend to stick at the top of the list. Here are some of the most popular Jackpot games:<\/span><\/p>\n