They are famous for their high pay-outs en they produce many miljonairs. Progressive jackpots are the dream of every gambler and they can change your live if you win one. But what is a progressive jackpot exactly?

History of Progressive Jackpot

In the 80's the first progressive jackpots were produced together with the development of the computer technology. In 1986 the first jackpot which was linked with other sites was introduced and then new progressive jackpots came up very quickly.

The excitement of a growing jackpot was a fantastic invention and because of the connection with other computers and slot machines the prices of a progressive jackpot increased a lot.

Progressive jackpot concept

The concept of a progressive jackpot is very simple. Every time when you push the start button a percentage of your bet will go to a central jackpot. This central jackpot will go to the player who gets the necessary combination of icons and has placed the required bet to win the progressive jackpot.

In the last years you can also win a progressive jackpot in Poker and Blackjack by placing side bets in these games.

The big advantage of the progressive jackpot is the size of the jackpot which grows in a few days to thousand of euros. You don't see many online casinos anymore who don't have a progressive jackpot and because many casinos run on a network a progressive jackpot can be connected with many online casinos.

Tips for playing on a progressive jackpot

Try to spread your budget over progressive jackpot slots and normal slots. You can win higher prices on a progressive jackpot but the chances to win on a normal slot machine are much higher.

Try to understand the required bet you have to place. To win a progressive jackpot you have to play the maximum bet. Check before you start if you have the correct bet. You don't want to experience a progressive jackpot combination and you didn't place the correct bet so you don't win.