The moving jackpot is only one component of a progressive game's return. This archived reader question is a useful prompt to record the base pay table and qualifying wager alongside the meter, instead of comparing machines using the top prize alone.
The wider question
A useful hand comparison starts with the exact variant and its complete payout schedule. A familiar game name is not enough to identify every rule. When reading a historical strategy discussion, keep its assumptions attached to the example; a different schedule or extra feature may call for a different comparison.
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Ask the Slot Expert: What's the payback on this video poker progressive?
John Robison · Feb 23, 2022
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