What is a Progressive Jackpot?

A Progressive Jackpot is a special type of jackpot that grows larger every time someone plays the game but doesn't win the top prize. A small portion of each bet (usually 1-5%) is added to the jackpot pool, making it increase continuously until someone hits the winning combination. These jackpots can be linked across multiple machines or even multiple casinos, allowing them to reach massive amounts - sometimes millions of dollars. Once won, the progressive jackpot resets to a base amount and starts growing again. Australian players love progressive pokies because they offer the chance to win life-changing money from a small bet, though the odds of winning are extremely low due to the huge potential payouts.