Jackpot games are slots where a prize pool grows with stakes until someone wins it. This page explains how these games are built, what the common variants are, and what to know before you play. Before you play at MrJones Casino, check which games it offers, because the titles below are examples of the category rather than a list of its games.
Common jackpot variants
The common variants include Mega Moolah, Mega Fortune, The Finer Reels of Life WowPot, Temple Tumble 2 Dream Drop, Age of the Gods, Bonanza Megapays, Gold Blitz King Millions, Jackpot Giant, MegaJackpots Cleopatra and Gladiator: Road to Rome. Jackpot games come in a few types. Some have fixed prizes, where the top win is set in advance. Others are progressive, where a shared pool grows from part of every stake until a random trigger pays it out.
Providers that make jackpot games include Games Global, NetEnt, Microgaming, Relax Gaming, Playtech, Big Time Gaming, Fortune Factory Studios, IGT and Blueprint Gaming. Versions differ between providers, so the same title can have different features, paylines and maximum wins. Read the game's own information before you start.
If you are looking for a specific title, check what MrJones Casino offers first. A name from this list is only an example of the category.
How jackpot games pay
Each spin is decided by a random number generator. The result does not depend on earlier spins, so no pattern or streak predicts the next win.
A progressive jackpot grows as stakes are placed on the linked games. Some games build the pool from every bet, while others add prizes at random. The jackpot is paid when its trigger happens, which is usually a specific symbol combination or a bonus feature. The paytable shows what each combination pays and what triggers the jackpot.
Return to player (RTP) is the share of stakes a game is designed to pay back over a very large number of spins. It is shown in the game's information where the provider publishes it. The maximum win is the largest possible prize for a stake. Jackpot games are usually high volatility, meaning wins are less frequent but can be larger. Read RTP, volatility and maximum win together, not one on its own.
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RNG games and live dealer games
Most jackpot games are computer-run (RNG) slots. The outcome is generated by software, and you play at your own pace. A live game is streamed from a studio with a real host or dealer, and rounds run in real time, so they usually move more slowly and have set betting times.
If you want a live format, see the Live Casino section. Live game shows differ from standard live tables. A show combines a presenter with a wheel or bonus rounds, and bets are placed on outcomes before each round. Standard live tables follow fixed rules for each hand.
Practical tips
- Read the paytable and the maximum win before you stake.
- Set a budget before you start and stop when you reach it.
- Choose a stake you are comfortable losing. A higher stake uses up the budget faster.
- Do not raise stakes to recover losses. Jackpot games can go many spins without a win.
- A large jackpot on the screen does not mean a win is more likely. Results are random.
If play stops feeling like entertainment, the safer gambling page has advice on controls and support.
