How jackpot slots work at bet365

Fixed or progressive, local or network: what each jackpot type means for you.

Jackpot types

A fixed jackpot is a set top prize built into the paytable. Progressive pools grow a little with each stake. Once it is won, the progressive resets to a starting value and begins to grow again.

Some jackpots are shared across many casinos, while others belong to a single site. Network jackpots grow faster and reach larger sums, but they are won less often. A local prize is more modest but more reachable.

Must-drop jackpots have a deadline. Daily and hourly versions create a steady flow of smaller wins. The jackpot category in the lobby groups all these games together, so you can browse them in one place. Standard reels are covered in the guide to bet365 slots.

Formats compared

Choosing a jackpot means choosing between size and frequency. Use this overview to decide where to spend your jackpot budget.

No format is better in absolute terms. For frequent smaller wins, look at must-drop and local pools. Network prizes are best treated as a lottery ticket within a strict limit. Live counters in the lobby display how big each jackpot is right now, though a high figure does not mean the prize is due. The rest of the lobby is covered in our verdict on bet365.

How the jackpot round is triggered

A random event opens the jackpot round. It can happen on any spin, which is part of the appeal. Triggers range from rare symbol combinations to dedicated jackpot wheels.

Stake size and eligibility

In some titles a bigger bet raises the chance of triggering the jackpot. Eligibility can depend on the bet level. The info screen explains the trigger. A minute of reading prevents a disappointing surprise.

Big wins may be paid over time, with standard KYC and payout limits in place.

Return and risk

A slice of every stake goes into the jackpot, so the regular game pays back a little less. That means ordinary wins are often smaller or rarer than on comparable non-jackpot games. Without the jackpot, your practical return is lower. Terms like RTP and volatility are defined in our casino terms glossary.

Do not plan around the jackpot, not a strategy. The odds of hitting a large network pool on any given spin are extremely low. That is fine as long as the budget reflects it.

Put the stats of a jackpot game next to those of a regular game and the difference becomes visible. If the base return looks much lower, you know that most sessions will feel tighter. Use it to set a realistic length and stake for each session.

Playing jackpots sensibly

Jackpot games are fun when they sit inside clear limits:

• Never raise stakes to force the jackpot
• Make sure your bet level qualifies
• Set a separate, smaller budget for jackpot games
• Mix in local and daily jackpots for more frequent wins
• Jackpot spins come from money you can lose

With a bonus active, jackpot games do not always count. Bonus terms may restrict jackpot games, so read them first. Many players keep jackpots for real money after the rollover. That way a lucky hit is never complicated by an unfinished requirement. How contribution and the deadline work is explained in the rollover rules.

Keeping perspective

The size of the prize are meant to excite, and they make the odds easy to forget. You are paying for the thrill, not the jackpot itself. Seen that way, a session without a jackpot is not a failure but the normal outcome. In advance, choose a budget and respect it.

Free, confidential help is available from independent organisations if gambling becomes a problem. Play only from 18, as entertainment. If you feel you are playing too much, use the limits and time-outs in your profile. Landed a big prize? Take time, request a payout and step away.