Jackpot games are slots in which a prize pool grows with the stakes placed on it, until a qualifying spin or feature wins it. The prize can be large, but it is won rarely, and the rules decide what counts as a win. Each spin is random, so earlier results do not change the chance of the next one.
Common jackpot variants
Common variants in this category 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. Many of these are progressive, meaning the jackpot is shared across linked games and keeps growing between wins. Others have fixed or tiered jackpots, where the prize amounts are set in advance and the top tier is usually hit less often.
Providers that make these games include Games Global, NetEnt, Microgaming, Relax Gaming, Playtech, Big Time Gaming, Fortune Factory Studios, IGT and Blueprint Gaming. Each provider builds its own versions, so the same theme can differ in paytable, features and jackpot triggers.
Check what VoodooDreams offers before you play. Search for the exact game name and read its rules, because two games with similar names can work differently.
How jackpot slots pay
Each spin is decided by a random number generator, and the result is then shown on the reels. A win pays according to the paytable, which lists the symbol combinations and their values. Jackpot prizes usually need a specific combination or bonus feature, so check the game's rules for the exact trigger.
RTP, or return to player, is the theoretical percentage of stakes returned over a very large number of spins. It is not a prediction for one session. Volatility describes how often wins occur and how large they tend to be. High-volatility games pay less often, with longer gaps between wins, and they usually have bigger jackpot potential.
Compare the maximum win and volatility of the titles you are considering. The maximum win is the most a single spin can pay, and it tells you more about the game than the jackpot figure alone.
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RNG slots and live dealer games
Jackpot slots run on a random number generator, or RNG. The software decides each result, and no dealer or real table is involved. The game moves at the speed of your own spins.
Live casino games are different. A real dealer runs the table or show, streamed from a studio, and the pace is set by the round rather than by you. Game shows add a host and set rounds. If you prefer a live setting, see the live casino games page for the formats available in that section.
Keeping play within a budget
Read the rules and paytable before you stake, especially the trigger for the jackpot. Decide on a budget and a time limit before you start, and stop when you reach either one. Choose a stake you are comfortable losing, because a bigger stake does not change the random result of each spin. Online slots in the UK have a maximum stake per spin, lower for players under 25, so check the stake options before you play. The safer gambling page explains the tools available. If you play on a phone, see the mobile version page.
