Progressive Jackpot Basics: Seed Pools & Hit Math
1. The Anatomy of a Progressive Counter
Unlike fixed jackpots that pay a static multiplier (like 5,000x bet), progressive jackpot counters grow in real time as players spin across participating machines or online casinos.
For instance, if a network progressive takes a 1.5% contribution rate, placing a ₱100 spin automatically routes ₱1.50 into the progressive meter, while ₱98.50 funds standard line payouts and casino margin.
2. Understanding Seed Amounts
When a progressive jackpot hits, the counter does not drop to ₱0. The game provider seeds the jackpot with a guaranteed minimum starting pool (for example, ₱100,000 or $1,000,000 depending on the title). This guarantees that hitting a jackpot immediately after a previous winner still awards a substantial prize.