Progressive
A slot game with a jackpot that increases with each coin that is played.
In the context of gambling, particularly in casinos, the term "progressive" typically refers to a type of jackpot that increases over time as players make bets on a particular game, such as a slot machine or a table game. A portion of each bet contributes to the jackpot, which continues to grow until a player wins it.
There are two main types of progressive jackpots:
Standalone Progressive: This jackpot is linked to a single machine or game. The jackpot increases based on the bets placed on that specific machine until someone wins it.
Wide Area Progressive: This jackpot is linked across multiple machines or games within a casino or even across multiple casinos. Because it aggregates contributions from a larger player base, these jackpots can grow to be significantly larger than standalone progressives.
Progressive jackpots often attract players due to their potential for large payouts, and they can be a key feature in marketing and promoting specific games.
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