Break-Even Points in Progressive Jackpots

Calculating break even points on a slot machine is hard, mainly due to the fact that the payout percentage is unknown.

In video poker the break even point can be calculated because the payback percentage is a function of the paybacks and odds.

In such games, you can calculate the best strategy to play based on the regularity of pay out against the odds of hitting that payout. The progressive jackpot is constantly growing so that it can reach a break even point, thereby a positive bet for a player.