Progressive Poker Jackpots



Online slots aren't the only games that provide players with progressive jackpots. There are also plenty of poker games that offer up generous, life-changing prizes. Caribbean Stud Poker, Video Poker and Let 'Em Ride are the most common types of progressive poker games.

Caribbean Stud Poker is a simplified version of Five Card Stud, in which the player competes only against the dealer. Each player is dealt five cards. All of the player's cards are dealt face down and only one of the dealer's cards is dealt face-up. After examining their cards, the player can choose to raise or fold. If the player raises, they must double their wager before the dealer reveals their hand. Based on traditional poker rankings, the player with the better hand wins.

Most Caribbean Stud Poker games come equipped with a progressive jackpot feature, but players have to opt-in. This is usually done by placing a small side bet before the hand begins. In order to trigger the progressive jackpot prize, the player must have a royal flush of any suit. In some cases, small portions of the progressive jackpot pool will be awarded for other strong hands, such as straight flushes and four-of-a-kind hands.

Video poker is quite similar, except players do not compete against the dealer. They are dealt five cards and they can choose to discard any number of them in order to improve their hand. The discarded cards are replaced, and the resultant hand determines how much the player wins.

Progressive video poker games do not normally require players to place a side bet. Progressive jackpots in video poker are triggered whenever the player is dealt the qualifying hand: a Royal Flush. As is the case with Caribbean Stud Poker, players can earn up to 10% of the progressive pool for quads and straight flushes.

Let 'Em Ride Poker plays out similarly to Hold 'Em Poker. The player is dealt five cards, two of which are face-down. After seeing the first three cards, the player can increase their bet. After the fourth and fifth cards are revealed, the player can also add to their ante. The lowest paying hand is a pair of tens, which offers the player a payout of 1:1.

In Let 'Em Ride, the player must opt-in for the chance to win the progressive jackpot. If the player receives a Royal Flush, then they win the prize. All other hands receive pre-determined payouts and they are not eligible for any portion of the jackpot pool.

There are plenty of progressive poker games available in the online casino world. Visit Hot Jackpots to find out which games best suit your tastes and preferred method of gaming.