jackpot

Slot machine goal

A jackpot is a large cash prize, especially the top prize in a lottery, slot machine, or other gambling game.

The term often implies an accumulating pot that grows until someone wins it.

To hit the jackpot means to win such a prize, but figuratively it extends to any stroke of exceptional luck or success: We hit the jackpot with this apartment—great location and cheap rent.

gambling

casino

Facility for wagering

  • slotsNarrow elongated openings
  • bettingStaking money on outcomes
  • wagerStake on uncertainty

poker · roulette · gaming · stakes · lottery · progressive · payout · chips · sevens · cherries

prize

winnings

Money gained from betting

  • payoutMoney distributed to recipient
  • purseBag for personal items
  • haulPull or carry laboriously

bounty · million · billions · record · mega · powerball · winner · claim · collect · taxes

luck

serendipity

Accidental fortunate discovery

  • chanceLikelihood of occurrence
  • flukeChance stroke of luck
  • kismetPreordained future outcome

fortune · windfall · odds · unexpected · surprise · miracle · destiny · providence · fate

figurative

bonanza

Sudden large windfall

coup · triumph · breakthrough · discovery · find · success · reward

Categories
Opposites
prize magnitude

jackpotconsolation prize

Award for losing participants

pittance · small potatoes · pocket change · participation trophy · booby prize

fortune/outcome quality

jackpotmisfortune

Adverse circumstance or event

bad luck · bust · loss · wipeout · snake eyes

gambling result

jackpotbust

Failure or sculpture

total loss · losing streak · snake eyes · bad beat · wipeout

Phrases
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G