Glossary
What is Progressive Jackpot?
A slot prize pool that grows with every spin until someone hits it, then resets to a baseline.
In detail
A progressive jackpot is a slot machine prize that grows incrementally with every spin played on it (or sometimes across a network of linked machines). When a player hits the qualifying combo, the entire pool pays out and the jackpot resets to a seed value to start building again. In social-casino games like Lightning Link, Heart of Vegas, House of Fun, and DoubleDown Casino, the jackpots are in virtual chips or coins, not real cash. The number you see ticking up is dramatic but represents non-cashable currency.
In practice
Games that use progressive jackpot
Showing 6 of 67 tracked games where this term appears.
DoubleDown Casino
Vegas slots · Video poker
Heart of Vegas
Vegas slots · Aristocrat Slots
House of Fun
Vegas slots · Halloween-themed slots
Jackpot Party Casino
Vegas slots · WMS-licensed slots
Caesars Casino
Vegas slots · Classic slots
Slotomania
Vegas slots · Classic slots
FAQ
Progressive Jackpot questions, answered
How does a progressive jackpot work?
Every spin contributes a tiny fraction of the bet to the jackpot pool. The pool keeps growing until someone hits the qualifying combo (often three jackpot symbols, sometimes a specific bonus trigger). The winner takes the whole pool, and the meter resets to a seed amount to start over.
Are progressive jackpots in social casinos worth real money?
No. Social-casino progressives pay in the game's virtual currency - chips, coins, or credits. The amount is huge in-game but has no cash value. Real-money casino apps run progressive jackpots that do pay cash, but those are separate, regulated products.
What's the chance of hitting a progressive jackpot?
Very low. Social-casino progressives are tuned to hit infrequently to keep the meter dramatic. You're more likely to win the daily wheel jackpot or a smaller "mini" or "minor" tier prize. The headline progressive amount is a marketing display more than a realistic target.
Related terms
Other in-game mechanic terms
Daily Wheel
An in-game wheel that grants a free chip, coin, or spin reward once per day.
Time Bonus
An in-game timer reward that grants free chips or coins every few hours.
Friend Gift
A small daily chip or coin bonus you can send to and receive from in-game friends.
Login Streak
Consecutive days of opening a social-casino game, which unlocks progressively larger daily bonuses.