Progressive Jackpots

Progressive jackpots are a common feature in online casinos, but you may be surprised to learn that quite a few players don't really know what they are and how they work. Although progressive jackpots originally sprang to life in Las Vegas Casinos, where progressive jackpots are offered which 'progress' up to millions. The amount of games available in online casinos means there are now more chances to win big online.

How Progressive Jackpots Work

Each time a player wagers on a progressive jackpot game, a small fraction of their bet is filtered off into the progressive pot. As there are hundreds and hundreds of players playing the same game across a number of different online casinos, the pot grows and grows. It’s very common to see these jackpots reach into the millions and one progressive win can often result in winning a life changing sum of money.

Progressive Jackpot Slots

The most common casino games to feature progressive jackpots are slot machines and by simply placing a bet, you could be in with a chance of hitting the jackpot. Cryptologic casinos, such as Intercasino offer a wide range of progressive slots, including Millionaires Club and their Marvel Jackpot slots which feature the likes of Spider-Man, X-men and the Incredible Hulk. Microgaming offer both traditional and video progressive jackpot slots, such as Mega Moolah, which is one of the most popular online progressive jackpot games in the world.


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Caribbean Stud Poker

Caribbean Stud poker became popular on cruise ships sailing across the Caribbean. However thanks to online casinos, you can now play Caribbean Stud poker in the comfort of your own home. As the game is of the stud variety of poker, there isn’t as much skill involved as in draw poker, so to spice things up casinos often add a progressive jackpot to the proceedings.

Caribbean Stud poker almost always comes with a massive progressive jackpot, which you can win by uncovering a hand of the highest scoring cards, such as a Royal Flush.

To be in with a chance of winning the progressive jackpot in a game of Caribbean Stud poker, all you have to do is place a bet in the progressive jackpot slot, which usually looks like a gray/white chip. This may differ from casino to casino, but you’ll easily be able to spot where to place your bet.


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Blackjack

Traditionally slots and Caribbean Stud poker (five card stud) are the most common games to feature progressive jackpots. However, the relentless growth in popularity of progressive jackpots has meant online casinos now offer other progressive games, such as progressive blackjack.

Like Caribbean Stud poker, placing a progressive bet on blackjack at an online casino couldn't be easier. Simply play blackjack as normal, but place a bet in the progressive section of the table

Online casinos tend to have different rules about what will trigger the progressive jackpot. For example, at Intercasino, uncovering 4 aces will win you 100% of the progressive jackpot, whereas at 32Red 3 7's of the same suit (they play with several decks) will win you 100% of the progressive jackpot. Either way, you have to be in it to win it, so if you're considering a game of blackjack, why not try progressive blackjack?


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Video Poker

Video poker is a favourite at online casinos, partly because of the sheer amount of variations available, as well as the thrilling mix of luck and skill. Much like Caribbean Stud poker and blackjack, the progressive jackpot is awarded when you achieve a certain hand, such as a Royal Flush.

Microgaming casinos such as 32Red Casino will only allow you a chance of hitting the progressive jackpot if you place the maximum bet, so make sure you check out the rules before playing. Some casinos, such as Intercasino, will automatically include a progressive jackpot bet.