Fixed, Progressive and Must-Drop: How Jackpot Slots Actually Pay

Each type funds and pays its prize differently, which shapes the real value of a spin far more than the banner figure. Below: the three jackpot types side by side, how each one pays, where the money comes from, how a jackpot reaches a crypto balance, and what to check before you play. The three types differ in prize size, trigger, and source of money. Their core mechanics appear below before the details.