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What Is a Daily Jackpot?
A daily jackpot — sometimes called a "must drop" jackpot — is a prize that has to be won by a set time each day, no matter what. It's a popular twist on the standard jackpot, and here's how it works.
How it works
Like a progressive, a daily jackpot grows as people play. The difference is the guarantee: it must pay out before a daily deadline. As that time approaches, the jackpot has to be awarded — so it can drop at a lower value if it hasn't grown much that day.
How it's triggered
Daily jackpots are often awarded randomly to an eligible player before the deadline, rather than requiring a specific winning combination. That means any spin could land it, right up to the cut-off.
Daily vs progressive
A standard progressive grows until someone wins it, with no time limit. A daily jackpot has a guaranteed drop time, which can make it feel more winnable near the deadline. See jackpot slots, how progressive jackpots work and what RTP means.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a daily jackpot?
A jackpot that must be won by a set time each day, regardless of who's playing.
How is it triggered?
Often randomly, with the prize awarded before the daily deadline.
Is it the same as a progressive?
Similar, but a daily jackpot has a guaranteed drop time rather than growing indefinitely.
Related guides: jackpot slots, how progressive jackpots work and what RTP means.