The Total Jackpot Guide

For many slot players, the big dream is hitting that ultimate jackpot win. The dream of not needing to set that Monday morning alarm is one we all have. Indeed, there are certain big-paying jackpot slots that can make that a possibility.

However, it’s also worth noting that winning a progressive jackpot prize is a bit like winning the lottery. Although the prizes can be huge – the odds aren’t in your favour. Here at Rizk, we offer a variety of jackpot games to give you that chance – after all, you have got to be in it to win it right?

In this in-depth jackpot guide, we will tell you all you need to know about these thrilling games – how they work, the best titles and how to maximise your chance of winning

Why Play Jackpot Slot Games?

The obvious reason to play jackpots is the size of the prize on offer. Up until now, the world record for a progressive jackpot stands at $31,108,061.43, which was won in April 2021 by a Belgian player on Absolootly Mad: Mega Moolah. This is one of the more recent instalments of the Mega Moolah jackpot series.

Previous to this, the world record stood at $30,283,799.28, scooped from a $1.20 spin on the Mega Moolah slot game.

But it isn’t all about the progressive jackpots. There have been some pretty decent local jackpot wins as well. One example of this is the Finnish player, who won $13,826,068.25 on Arabian Nights back in 2012.

There are also those jackpot slots that offer more than one jackpot prize – with mini, major and mega jackpots all up for grabs.

Hitting that ultimate winning spin on one of our many jackpot games is completely random – and extremely difficult to do. The odds are very long, but the attractions of trying are pretty obvious. The most popular progressive jackpot games such as Mega Moolah and Mega Fortune and the jackpot can balloon quickly. The jackpot prize on these can drop every couple of months, meaning more wins for more people.

Having said that, many of the jackpot games are actually very playable in their own right, without the jackpot factor thrown in. They have lots of cool features, bonus rounds, wilds and spinning wheels that all add an element of excitement.

How Do Jackpot Slots Work?

With progressive jackpot games, a percentage of each non-winning wager on the slot is taken from the regular payouts and added to the jackpot kitty. This means they have a slightly lower RTP than other slots.

The game then plays completely randomly. The outcome is controlled by a random number generator. Here at Rizk, we have all of our games tested by third parties, certifying that the outcomes are all true, fair and completely random.

With most progressive jackpot slots, you can trigger the jackpot round on any real money spin. You will then be taken to the jackpot feature, which gives you the chance to win that big jackpot prize. So, for example, in Mega Moolah you will be taken to a Prize Wheel. Your prize will be determined by where the pointer lands. It offers four possible jackpots – with the mega jackpot paying out over $1 million.

What is RTP?

As stated, jackpot slots often have a lower RTP than other slots. RTP – Return to Player is simply how much return you can expect to get from your bets. So, if a game advertises itself as having a 96% RTP, then for every $1000 played on the slot, it pays out approximately $960. Jackpot slots are normally lower than average because some of the money is out into the jackpot kitty.

Your Chances of Winning a Jackpot

If you want to know how to win a jackpot slot, there are certainly no ways to guarantee it. The chances of winning a huge jackpot prize are minimal. If it was possible to predict when a jackpot would drop, we’d all have our own holiday home in the Caribbean!

There are ways to slightly increase your chances though. Firstly, look for those jackpots who are overdue to drop. These are also the ones with a much bigger prize up for grabs. Of course, we can’t predict which spin will make it drop as it’s totally random.

It is also believed that upping your stake will increase your chances. However, no matter what you do, hitting a progressive win is like matching all the numbers in a lottery draw. Luck needs to be on your side, but the rewards can be breathtaking.

The Biggest Jackpot Winners

Here are the biggest jackpot slots that have ever been won from progressive slots across the world until now:

1. $31,108,061.43 on Absolootly Mad: Mega Moolah
2. $30,283,799.28 on Mega Moolah
3. $28,606,850.31 on Mega Moolah
4. $28,578,298.70 on Mega Fortune

As you can see, the biggest wins are paid out by Microgaming and NetEnt jackpots. Up until 2021, the Mega Moolah jackpot series has paid out over $2.07 billion in wins.

The Best Jackpot Slots

There are plenty of jackpot games to choose from here at Rizk casino, from various slot providers, but here are the most popular on offer…

Mega Moolah: Microgaming

This is the biggest and best of them all. Mega Moolah, by Microgaming, is played on 5 reels and offers 25 paylines. The game is an Africa safari-themed slot that is simple but effective in its design.

In 2019, the slot’s jackpot was hit 12 times – paying out over $152 million. Although jackpot players often like to go big, you can play it for as little as $0.25.

The game is low variance – which means you can expect smaller wins with relative frequency. The symbols include buffalos, giraffes, zebras, elephants and lions. The lion symbols double your win. It also offers a free spins round that awards up to 30 free spins with a 3-times multiplier.

But let’s not kid ourselves, this is all about the Jackpot Bonus Game feature. Hit the right symbols and you get to spin the jackpot wheel. This offers 4 different progressive jackpots. The biggest of these is the Mega Jackpot, which starts at $1 million. This game has paid out the second biggest win in slot history.

The game’s Mega Jackpot pays out an average of $5.78 million and is won around every 65 days. It may be an oldie, but it’s a goodie, which is why people keep coming back for more!

Mega Fortune

This is all about luxury. Mega Fortune is a game developed by NetEnt, played over 5 reels and 25 paylines. It was originally launched way back in 2008 but remains as popular as ever. You can play it from as little as $0.25 per spin.

The game is set in Monte Carlo and is packed full of cigars, whisky, dollars, luxurious watches, limousines and yachts. The game has a pretty decent RTP for a progressive jackpot and a decent hit rate, which means that there are plenty of smaller wins on offer.

It also has a free spins bonus round, which awards up to 10 free spins and a 5x multiplier, which can lead to as much as 2,162-times your stake for each free spin.

When we look at the Bonus Game Feature, this is where things really start getting interesting. There is a big wheel with 2 inner reels. The wheel has cash prizes as well as jackpot opportunities. Spin the wheel and if it lands on an arrow, you move to the first inner wheel. This has bigger prizes up for grabs. However, you want to land on the diamond-encrusted arrow as this takes you to the other inner wheel, where you can win the mega jackpot, which is a minimum of $288,000.

The game pays out an average of $5.97 million for its mega jackpot and is won around every 65 days.

Hall of Gods

This is another NetEnt powered game, based on Norse Mythology. It is played over 5 reels and has 20 paylines. You can spin from as little as $0.20. It has a fairly decent hit rate, offering approximately 1 smaller win for every 3 spins.

Hall of Gods takes you on a journey with Norse Gods, Idun, Loki, Thor and Odin. However, it’s the Midgard Serpent Wild that is interesting. If it appears on any of the three central reels, then you can trigger the Expanding Wild Feature – with 3 fully wild reels! It also has a free spins round, with up to 40 free spins up for grabs with a 3-times multiplier. This can award up to 4,314-times your stake on each free spin.

The best feature, though, is the hall of God’s Pick Win feature. This has 3 progressive jackpots available. You simply use Thor’s hammer to smash the shields for cash prizes – or jackpots. If you uncover the Mega Jackpot, you can walk away with a minimum of $963,225

The game’s average mega jackpot win is $8 million and it drops approximately every 160 days.

So, there you have it! Everything you need to know about jackpot games. The odds might not be on your side – and the chances of hitting that life changing win are small. But these are the slots that offer that possible life changing dream, so why not try your luck here at Rizk today.

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