Jackpot

Jackpot is a term commonly used in gambling to refer to the largest prize or payout in a game. The term originated from poker, where the pot or prize pool would "jack" up until a player could open the betting with a pair of jacks or better. Today, the term is widely used in various forms of gambling, including lotteries, slot machines, and bingo games.

Origin

The term "jackpot" originated from a form of poker known as Jackpots, which was popular in the 19th century. In this game, the pot or prize pool would continue to accumulate or "jack" up until a player could open the betting with a pair of jacks or better.

Usage in Gambling

In the context of gambling, a jackpot is the highest prize that can be won in a game. The size of the jackpot varies depending on the game and the stakes. In some games, such as progressive slot machines, the jackpot increases each time the game is played but the jackpot is not won.

Lottery Jackpots

In lotteries, the jackpot is often the largest prize, which is won by matching all the numbers drawn in the lottery draw. Some lotteries have a fixed jackpot amount, while others have a progressive jackpot that grows each time the jackpot is not won.

Slot Machine Jackpots

In slot machines, the jackpot is the largest payout that can be won. Some slot machines have a fixed jackpot, while others have a progressive jackpot that grows each time a bet is made but the jackpot is not won.

Bingo Jackpots

In bingo, a jackpot is often awarded to the player who completes a specific pattern on their bingo card within a certain number of calls. The size of the jackpot can vary depending on the game and the number of players.

See Also

• Gambling
• Lottery
• Slot machine
• Bingo
• Progressive jackpot