Progressive Jackpots

Progressive jackpots are arguably the most exciting type of online casino game that you can ever play because these are the games that often make instant overnight millionaires with a single lucky spin. If you’re looking for a thrilling seat of your pants kind of ride, then progressive slots might just be the game for you.

How do progressive jackpots work?

Progressive jackpot games are quite unique in the world of online casino gaming and there is nothing quite like them. There are different kinds of progressive jackpot games that you can find at various online casinos, to suit different tastes and preferences. While you will find table games like blackjack or poker that offer a progressive jackpot, the most common progressive game is found in slots.

Progressive slot jackpots come in a variety of types as well including standalone and network progressives. In standalone progressives, the jackpot is driven by the game itself. In other words, anyone playing that particular slot will add to the jackpot total. Standalone progressive usually feature smaller jackpots but can be a lot of fun to play.

One the other hand, network progressives are connected through a number of different casinos and are usually linked to a particular producer such as Microgaming. Network progressives are the big deal progressive jackpot slot machines since these are the ones that can potentially run into multimillion dollar jackpot paydays.

Whether standalone or network, progressive online slots Canada all work in the same way. Progressive jackpots online use the same basic video slots structure of reels and paylines to determine wins and potentially, the ultimate jackpot win.

Every time someone places a wager on a progressive jackpot spin, a percentage of the wager gets added to the total jackpot. The more players playing, the faster the jackpot will grow and, if you are lucky enough to hit the jackpot, could walk away with millions for comparatively very little outlay.

How to win a progressive jackpot

While there is no actual secret formula to winning progressive jackpot slots that we can tell you, we can say that the best approach is based on patience, guts, and persistence. Progressive jackpot odds are similar to standard video slot odds insofar as you spin the reels and hope that the game winning symbols line up to give you that big mega jackpot win.

Having said that, there a few basic strategies that may help you stay in the game longer, giving you more chances of actually hitting the jackpot. Most progressive jackpot games require players to always bet on max, which means selecting the biggest coin size and having all paylines active on every spin. This can be very costly so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your playing budget at all times. As long as you can reach your break-even point, anything after that is gravy. It’s also important to keep in mind that the size of the jackpot does not relate to when it will payout, since this can happen at any time.

Progressive games at Conquer Casino

Conquer Casino specialises in bringing Canadian players the best progressive jackpot games in the world and, as most of you probably already know, that means Microgaming progressive jackpot games. Microgaming have earned a reputation for producing incredible progressives with massive, record breaking payouts that have made more than a few Canucks overnight millionaires!

Here are a few of our current Microgaming progressive for you to try:

• Fruit Fiesta 5 reel
• Fruit Fiesta 3 reel
• Treasure Nile
• King Cashalot
• Tunzamunni
• Cash Splash 3 reel
• Cash Splash 5 reel

Why should I play progressive jackpot games?

Of course there is no hard and fast answer to this question as it really depends on what you want to get out of your casino games. Of course if you are looking for a game that could potentially pay you a lot of money on a single win, a progressive slot jackpot could be the perfect fit for your needs. Winning big in a progressive game is the ultimate thrill for a lot of casino players, and many who’ve won before, equate getting a winning combination in a progressive to landing that elusive royal flush in poker. Pursuing a progressive win can be quite expensive which does put some players off a bit. However, as long as you keep your eye on your bankroll and take advantage of bonus offers and in-game features like free spins, you should have an excellent chance to win the ultimate prize.