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Here are some tips for playing Progressive slot machines, which hopefully will guide you in the right direction to winning that progressive jackpot you have been dreaming of.

First of all know what type of Progressive slot machine you are sitting in front of as there are basically three different types of Progressive slot machines.

The first type we will talk about the Independent Progressive slot machine is a single progressive slot machine that is not electronically linked to any other progressive slot machine. This type of Progressive slot machine has the lowest payout, because the jackpot is comprised from a portion of the coins that are played in the machine. It is ideal for the player who just wants to have some fun and enjoy themselves without having to put out a lot of cash. Bear in mind that all Independent progressive slot machines do not offer the same amount of jackpot payouts, so when playing one of these Independent Progressive Slot machines look for the ones that offer the highest jackpot payouts.

The second kind we’ll talk about is the Networker or linked progressive slot machine is a set of progressive slot machines that are networked together, and the jackpot is comprised from each of the linked progressive slot machines on the network, making for a bigger jackpot payout. Again read the legend for the payout before you decide which of the linked progressive slot machines is best for you. The winning jackpot payout for this networked of linked progressive slot machines are accumulated from a small portion of the coins played in each of the progressive slot machined linked together on this network.

Finally we come to the big one, the Wide Area Network Progressive slot machine. This is the machine that can make you a millionaire on the spot, making all your dreams come true. This Wide Area Network Progressive slot machine is not only networked to the other progressive slot machines in the same building but also to other wide area network of progressive slot machines in other casinos all over the world. It is obvious why this is considered the ‘big one’ because the jackpot payout from this Wide Area Network Progressive slot machine are comprised from a portion of the coins played in every single one of the networked progressive slot machine that is hooked up to this network, no matter where in the world they may be.

As you may be aware all progressive slot machines or for that matter all slot machines in general have their legend of plays and payouts printed on some part of them, whether it’s at the top of the machine or the bottom. Make sure and read these carefully and understand its meaning before deciding on which progressive slot machine you would like to play on. You should also be aware that some machines will not give you the progressive jackpot unless you have been putting in the maximum number of coins per spin.

Good luck and most important of all have fun.

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If you a fan of the ever growing gambling trend, the times are changing, the lingo is changing, and slot machine mastery is changing!
There are so many different terms to winning today in casinos, often it leaves us rookie players breathless with wonder. Ever walked into a casino and not understood the difference between a casino jackpot win? Or have you ever just wondered what the difference in a jackpot or a progressive jackpot?
Let me give you some insight on the progressive jackpots.

WHAT IS A PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT?
Winning slots in a casino sometimes seems like a piece of cake, while other times it seems that you have to be a mastery of the slot machine.
There is some really good insider information that you may find helpful on progressive slots. Progressive slots are the only slot game that regularly offers millions of dollars plus jackpots.
The whole idea to progressive slot machines is that a percentage of each bet placed would add to the jackpot prize. Thus, making every bet played would be added to the previous bets, making the jackpot grow.  Every time you spin the reel, or push the reel button, a percentage of your bet is added to the jackpot, continuing the jackpot to grow, and grow and grow. The problem with progressive jackpots is that they have a lower payout percentage than a standard slot machine jackpot.

PLAYING TIPS FOR PROGRESSIVE SLOT MACHINES
When playing progressive slot machines the best pay out is always with the max bet allowed. This means, if the game says that the max bet is 3 coins, you should play 3 coins. This is because when a slot win happens, you only win the maximum jackpot if you bet the max bet. If you do not play max bet, your win could only be a third of what it should or could have been.
Most people like to play $1.00 or .25 slots, what could be worse than betting a half dollar on a one dollar slot and only winning $1000.00 when you could have won the progressive jackpot of 100000.00!
If you like to play land based casinos, make sure that all the coins have registered and been accounted for before spinning your reel. Playing online is a little easier just be sure to always hit the max bet option.
Some wonder if progressive slots are worth the money. The main thing to take into consideration is to know your budget. Progressive jackpots tend to have a lower payout record than other slot machines.  If you have a certain amount of money you are playing with, only play a portion towards progressive slots. This will help you keep some money to play other slot machines if your luck is not with you on the progressive slot machines with higher pay out odds.
Once a progressive jackpot is won, the meter usually resets itself to the base jackpot amount. Most legitimate casinos will give you information on when the last progressive jackpot took place, and for how much the win was for. Check with your favorite casino for details.

WHERE TO FIND PROGRESSIVE SLOTS
Slot machines in casinos are making changes everyday.  At one time casinos were just pure walk in walk out. Now you can take a spin from the privacy of your own home. Legitimate online casinos are becoming more and more popular. Not only can you find your favorite slot machine in a regular casino, you can wander cyber space and find many of the same games online.
Whether you’re looking for primary jackpots, secondary jackpots or progressive slot jackpots, online casinos give you the pleasure of playing whenever you want. Linked progressive jackpots are now common to both online and offline casinos.

LAST THOUGHTS ON GAMING

Playing at the casino can be fun, relaxing and relatively pain free. You just need to keep a few things in mind when doing so. Always know your limit.  Playing slot machines should always be for entertainment only, not intended to use as an income. If you want to play progressive slot machines, remember that you can give them a spin, but don’t chase a rainbow that is not guaranteed to win.