Progressive Jackpots
Progressive Jackpots
Progressive jackpots are the most exciting type of online slot because they offer unlimited payout potential—that’s right, there’s no limit to the prize! And, as one of the most popular types of slot games, there are plenty of different games and themes to choose from!
Whether you’re looking to go wild with a Wowpot, hit up a more complex Jackpot King game, spin for that Dream Drop or go old school and try out the Mega Moolah range, there’s a jackpot slot in the Pink Casino lobby perfect for you.
New to progressive slots and unsure what you want to play? Don’t worry; keep reading, and we’ll tell you about the different types of progressive pots, the best online casino games to play, and how to potentially win.
What are progressive jackpots?
Progressive jackpots are a type of online slot game with an additional jackpot bonus round. The prize pot is not fixed; it’s unlimited and grows with every spin because a percentage of each player’s bet is added.
Most progressive jackpot slots have a generous seed (starting) value to ensure there's always a prize on offer. And the pots usually grow quickly as progressive jackpots draw a large crowd of players hoping to score a sizable payout.
Progressive jackpot slots are usually video slots set on at least five reels. Alongside the jackpot round, you can win other prizes by matching symbols on corresponding paylines. Depending on the game, there will also be additional bonus rounds, like free spins or re-spins available.
If you’re new to playing online slots, check out our slots guide to learn more about how to play.
How are progressive jackpots won?
To win a progressive pot, you’ll first need to make it to the bonus round and then complete it to reveal your prize.
In some games, the progressive bonus round is triggered randomly, while in others, it’s based on landing bonus symbols or wilds. Some games even link it to a minimum stake level. This is why you must read the rules before you play.
Some of the most popular progressive slot bonuses include a bonus wheel, where you win what you land on; a click-and-pick round, where you have to reveal matching symbols to win that pot; or wild metres, where you need to collect a certain number of matching symbols to release a pot.
Remember that each game is unique depending on the provider/network the jackpot is part of, and you’ll only know how to play and win with a progressive game by reading the rules.
How often are progressive jackpots triggered?
How often a progressive fires depends on the slot game, the maths model, and the number of people playing. Like all online slots, Progressive slots are random and regulated by the game’s random number generator.
Bear in mind that the top prizes have much lower odds of winning, which is how they get so big. This means that sometimes it’s strategic to head for a smaller but still sizable progressive pot, like a Dream Drop slot or Jackpot King.
To assist you when picking a progressive slot, we highlight the current jackpot total in green along the bottom of the game tile. Plus, when you click on a game title, you can see the stats and a guide on playing and winning.
Most Popular Progressive Jackpots
Two of the most popular online casino progressives come from the same studio, the award-winning Microgaming. The first series from this studio is Mega Moolah (now almost 20 slots), and the second is WowPots (10 slots).
Both Mega Moolah and WowPot slots have held the record for the highest-ever online slot payout (Mega Moolah at £16 million in a single win, and now, WowPots at over £35 million in a single win in 2024).
Alongside these unmissable and legendary slot games (you must try playing at least one from each), there are hundreds of top-rated casino progressive jackpot slots worth your time.
Here are some of our favourites:
- The Goonies from the Jackpot King series
- Sherlock & Moriarty and Wolf Blaze MEGAWAYS using Microgaming’s WowPots
- Absolootly Mad Mega Moolah
- Temple Tumble 2 and Wild Chapo from the Dream Drops selection.
Alternative Jackpot Categories
Ready to kick off your progressive jackpot slots adventure? Start exploring the most popular options according to Pink Casino players:
