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January 16, 2020

Your guide to progressive Slots

Emily Thompson
Written byEmily ThompsonWriter
Researched byPriya PatelResearcher

Slots are increasingly becoming popular because of the dynamic and quality software development. Also, the Return to Player of slots is very favorable, with some hitting an impressive 99%. There are different types of slots right now. The best of them all is progressive slot, also known as progressive jackpot.

Your guide to progressive Slots

What is a Progressive Slot?

As the name suggests, this is a slot machine with a jackpot that increases gradually, unlike the other slots which have a fixed jackpot. A percentage of money wagered is added to the main jackpot. It's very hard to strike a fortune in progressive slots, just like the lottery.

Types of Progressive Slots

There are different kinds of progressive slots as listed below:

1. Standalone Progressive Slots These are popular in land-based casinos and are not connected to any other slot machine; hence the jackpot is not as big. But it increases by a small percentage for every coin played.

2. In-House Progressive Slots Also known as local or proprietary slots, these are just standalone progressive slots linked to a network of slots within the same casino. In some cases, the slots can be linked together with others in different casinos, maybe because it's the same line of casino or the casinos share the same game suppliers.

3. Wide-Area Progressive Slots These are the most popular slots and the most rewarding. As the name suggests, the slot machines are connected over a wide network. That means there are more players, and consequently, the jackpot is big. These slots require massive infrastructure, and that drastically lowers the Return to Player.

4. Random Progressive Slots Also known as mysterious progressive slots, these interlinked multi-tiered slots are common in land casinos than the online scene. Random progressive slots have two or more jackpots categorized as minor progressive and the major progressive slots. These jackpots are dealt out randomly. Their advantage is that players can win small, frequently.

Best Progressive Slots

The above are the most popular progressive slots. Now, there are hundreds of different progressive slots. As usual, there are some worthy games to try out while others are a complete joke. Some of the worthy progressive slots to try out include Megabucks, Wheel of Fortune, Mega Moolah, and Elvis.

Summary

Progressive slots may be hard to strike, but if it's the lucky day, winners get a handsome cheque. Obviously, the wide-area progressive slots are the ones with big wins, though they come rarely. For players who want the big money, go for WAPs. But to stay afloat, it's better to play random progressive slots.

A Beginner's Guide to the Best Progressive Slots for 2020 In this beginner's guide to progressive slots, find out what is a progressive slot, the different types available, and some of the best games to try out.

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Emily "VegasMuse" Thompson is a seasoned online casino enthusiast from down under. With a keen eye for details and an inherent knack for strategizing, she has turned her passion for the online casino world into a successful writing career.

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