With their escalating bonus rounds and prizes, jackpot slot games remain some of the most popular of their kind here at Tonybet. The developers we work with go to great lengths to build memorable titles. However, if you’ve ever played jackpot slots before or are thinking about giving one a try, you may be wondering if jackpot slots are fair.
The answer is, yes – jackpot slots are fair, provided that you play them at an online casino that is fully licensed and regulated.
What’s more, you’ll need to play jackpot slots designed by regulated games studios and developers – so you can be sure that every spin is truly random.
In this guide, I’ll take you through how jackpot slots work, how random number generation comes into play, and how to find fair and reputable slots and online casinos.
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How jackpot slots work
There are a few different types of jackpot slots you’ll find at online casinos, but the basic idea is that there are large prizes available to win if you meet certain in-game conditions. Sometimes, these prizes are shared between players at different casinos, and some have special bonus rounds. Regardless, jackpot slot prizes are extremely rare, but not impossible to spin into place.
Most of the time, jackpot prizes grow based on how much money is invested into a game through betting. For example, a basic, standalone jackpot game might have three prize pots you can ‘pay into’ by landing certain symbols, before they randomly drop.
Here’s a quick rundown of the main types of jackpot slots and how they work in practice:
- Basic jackpot slots have large prizes that can be unlocked through matching certain symbols or uncovering bonus rounds.
- Networked jackpot slots have hidden bonus rounds you can unlock, with prizes shared between connected slots under the same label. A good example is Jackpot King.
- Progressive jackpot slots have the largest prizes because they’re available for all players of a specific game across several online casinos. These prizes are the rarest to drop and can grow based on various factors.
- Timed drop jackpot slots have ‘guaranteed win-by’ times, meaning that certain prizes are triggered to drop within a set time of having launched. This means that they could drop on any spin within that specific period.
- Fixed jackpot slots have prizes that don’t increase or reset. Instead, they stay fixed, meaning that they can drop at any time. However, these prizes are still rare to actually see drop in practice.
Sometimes, jackpot slots are tied into promotions and tournaments, welcoming players to try their hand over a set amount of time.
In other cases, casinos may launch drop and win tournaments, meaning that there are special prizes offered over a set period for as long as players take part in specific games.
Ultimately, jackpot prizes, much like any that are offered by slot games, are not guaranteed – and, the odds of players claiming them are very low. This is especially true of progressive jackpot slots, where prizes can escalate into the millions.
The role of RNGs
To keep jackpot slot games fair, developers deploy random number generators, or RNGs. This technology is tied into every spin, meaning that neither the casino you play at nor the developer that designed the game knows what’s going to happen from one moment to the next!
RNG technology ensures that there are no patterns in gameplay. Therefore, the next spin you make is guaranteed to be completely random from the one that came before it. Regardless of what kind of streak you appear to be on, there are no hidden meanings behind several lucky spins converting in a row.
What’s really interesting about RNG technology is that it is ubiquitous across slots and casino tables regardless of the format, theme or prizes on offer. It’s a reliable system that’s used to ensure that games are completely fair.
Can casinos rig jackpot slots?
No – reputable casinos that are independently regulated can’t rig jackpot slots or any other games for that matter. There are a few ways that games are kept ironclad to protect players (and, on the other side of things, to prevent cheating!).
RNG technology, as mentioned above, is built into all leading slot games that have been audited and verified as fair for release to online casinos. As an online casino, Tonybet cannot change the RNG systems our slots are built around!
Jackpot slots are designed to offer a chance for anyone playing with real cash to be in with a shout of claiming big prizes. Tonybet is fairly audited and regulated to ensure that there are legitimate odds of prizes of all sizes to drop. Therefore, if it seems as though there’s no way for you to claim a jackpot prize, it is simply because the slot’s odds are fairly weighted.
‘Rigging’ jackpot slots doesn’t just let our players down – it also lets down what we stand for as a purveyor of fair games, jackpot or otherwise. Rest assured, any online casinos that try to manipulate games or promotions are penalised by independent regulators.
Tonybet will always offer fair jackpot slots, table games and live dealer experiences. However, we do understand that some players may have had bad jackpot slot experiences elsewhere as a result of playing at less reputable casinos.
Therefore, it’s always worthwhile doing a few checks to make sure that the slots you are playing – and the casino you are playing at – are trustworthy and fair. But how do you go about that?
How can you be sure a slot is fair?
It’s all well and good us telling you that the slots we host are fair and above board. However, there are a few things you can look for to make sure that the jackpot slots you play are reputable, and we certainly encourage you to check them out!
Here’s what to look for:
- Return to Player or RTP percentage: A slot game’s RTP tells you how generous a game will be over its lifetime. For example, an RTP of 96% tells us that for as long as a game is online, it will pay out 96% of the time. This doesn’t guarantee that it will pay out all of the time, but it does give you an idea of how fair it is – look for slots with RTPs of 96% and above wherever possible.
- Volatility: Reputable slot games are also designed with clear volatility or variance ratings. These ratings tell us how often a slot is likely to pay out on average. Low volatility means typically frequent but smaller prizes, and high volatility means typically less frequent but larger prizes.
- User reviews: You should always try to check out what other players have to say about games before giving them a go. Look into slots forums, for example, where people are frank about their experiences!
- Studio reputation: You will likely come across a range of game design studios you recognise over time. Studios such as Games Global, NetEnt, Red Tiger and Big Time Gaming are all popular and well-known for being reputable developers. There are smaller developers, of course, which means that if you don’t recognise them, be sure to check out their websites and reviews.
Tonybet is absolutely meticulous when it comes to choosing slots and developers to help boost our already burgeoning jackpot games library!
How to find a trustworthy online casino
Of course, the first thing you should do before signing up at any online casino is to look for clear hallmarks that suggest they are fair and above board.
Look out for:
- Clear certifications, licensing and regulation badges.
- Industry awards and accolades.
- Positive reviews from real players on aggregate sites.
- A wide range of customer support options.
- Clear and transparent terms and conditions.
- Stringent login controls and site security (such as secure payment gateways and HTTPS).
These are all fantastic green flags that suggest your money is safe and that you can expect a fair experience playing jackpot slots at your chosen casino.
Tonybet is always proud to be upfront and clear on the support we offer to players, and to show off our regulation and licensing badges. We want all our players to know that they can expect a fair shot at all the prizes on offer. While odds may vary, the jackpot slots we host are verified as being completely randomised, and designed by the very best studios in the business.
Jackpot slots are fair – provided that you play games developed by trustworthy studios, and register and log in at a reputable, fully licensed online casino. Once you’ve ticked those boxes, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
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