Part I: Games & Gaming · Slot Machines & Electronic Gaming

Meter Rise

Progressive Systems

The percentage of each wager that is diverted to fund the progressive jackpot pool. The meter rise is a critical operational parameter set by the game manufacturer and approved by regulators. For example, a 2% meter rise on a $1.00 bet means $0.02 is added to the progressive pool for that wager. The meter rise directly affects the base-game RTP — a higher meter rise means a lower base-game return, since a portion of each bet is reserved for the progressive award. Meter rise rates vary by progressive tier, with top-tier jackpots typically receiving smaller contributions per bet but growing rapidly due to high aggregate coin-in across the link.

In practice

On must-hit-by progressives, the meter rise rate determines how quickly the jackpot approaches its guaranteed hit threshold. Meter rise rates typically range from 0.5% to 5% of each wager.

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