BetMGM has introduced a new progressive jackpot side bet feature for online casino players in Michigan, allowing optional $0.10 wagers on over 200 games with jackpots starting at $100 and a Mega Jackpot currently exceeding $618,000
BetMGM has rolled out a new progressive jackpot side bet feature for its online casino platform in Michigan, expanding the ways players can participate in jackpot prize pools. The launch allows eligible players to place an optional $0.10 SideBet on qualifying wagers across more than 200 casino games, with the chance to win one of four progressive jackpot tiers. This marks a notable product expansion for BetMGM in a competitive state-regulated iGaming market.
How the SideBet Jackpots Work
The BetMGM Jackpots feature is integrated directly into the operator’s Michigan online casino. Players can choose to add a $0.10 SideBet to their main wager on participating games. Each SideBet contributes to a shared progressive jackpot network, which includes four tiers: Mini, Minor, Major, and Mega. The Mini jackpot starts at $100, the Minor at $6,000, the Major at $30,000, and the Mega at $500,000. As of the latest update, the Mega Jackpot has surpassed $618,000 and continues to grow as more players participate.
Player Access and Game Eligibility
To use the SideBet Jackpots, players must be physically located in Michigan and meet all standard eligibility requirements for BetMGM Casino. The feature is available on over 200 games, with eligible titles clearly marked within the casino lobby. Players can enable or disable the SideBet option from the BetMGM Casino homepage, within promotion settings, or directly inside qualifying games. Participation in the SideBet is entirely optional and does not affect the outcome of the main game wager.
Jackpot Growth and Payout Structure
Each SideBet placed by any player on an eligible game increases the value of the shared progressive jackpots. The prize pools continue to grow until a winning outcome is triggered, at which point the corresponding jackpot is paid out and reset to its starting value. Players can view current jackpot amounts and recent winners through the BetMGM platform. The operator has stated that the SideBet Jackpots feature is expected to expand to additional states in the coming months, pending regulatory approval.
Progressive jackpots in online casino games are prize pools that increase incrementally as players make qualifying bets, with a portion of each wager contributing to the total. Unlike fixed jackpots, progressive prizes can reach substantial amounts before being won. In the case of BetMGM’s SideBet Jackpots, the feature operates as an optional add-on to standard gameplay, allowing players to opt in for a small additional wager in exchange for a chance at a much larger payout. The odds of winning are determined by the game’s underlying mechanics and the jackpot’s specific rules, which are typically outlined in the game’s information section. Players should review the terms and understand that participation in progressive jackpots is not required to play the main game.
