Relax Gaming Launches JPX, a Side Bet Jackpot That Attaches to Any Game
Relax Gaming launched JPX, a side bet jackpot solution, on September 1. It isn’t tied to any specific game, operators set the name, design, RTP, and jackpot cycle, and a community jackpot is planned on top of the must-drop tiered structure.
Key takeaways
- Relax Gaming launched JPX, a side bet jackpot solution, on September 1.
- It is not tied to a specific game; it layers an optional jackpot over every game in the operator’s casino.
- The operator decides everything from the name, colors and fonts to the RTP and the jackpot cycle.
- It is a staged structure that is guaranteed to drop, with free bets and a community jackpot scheduled as the next steps.
“We prepared for a long time.” Those were the first words of Relax Gaming CEO Martin Stolos as he unveiled JPX on September 1. It isn’t a new slot. It’s a jackpot layer placed on top of an operator’s entire existing casino game catalog.
Until now, Relax Gaming had put jackpots inside games. Dream Drop is the flagship example. JPX goes the opposite way. It leaves the game as is and attaches the jackpot outside it as an optional side bet.
A jackpot that doesn’t pick its games
Relax described JPX as a “game-agnostic” solution. That means it isn’t tied to any particular title. Operators can keep using their existing integrations and run the same jackpot across the games in their casino.
From the player’s side, the structure is simple. You play the games you normally play, and if you want, you place a small extra bet to join the jackpot. Participation is optional, and there are several participation tiers. The explanation is that tiers with different contribution amounts let both small-stakes players and high rollers take part.
Side betting is a method originally used in table games such as blackjack and baccarat. It is a separate bet placed alongside the main game, regardless of the main game’s result. JPX extends this concept across slots and casino games in general. If a player turns jackpot participation off, they play the game exactly as usual. The main game’s math model is left untouched.
From the name to the RTP, the operator decides
What stands out about JPX is the range of customization. Operators can change the jackpot’s name, colors, and font to match their own brand. That much is common. Relax went a step further and put even RTP adjustment in the operator’s hands.
RTP is the number that sets the revenue structure of a jackpot product. If the operator sets it, that means how often and how big the jackpot pays out can also be matched to the operator’s strategy. Stolos also said, “Operators can design everything from the branding to how often the jackpot drops to fit their own strategy.” Relax supplies the technology and math model, while the operator chooses the character of the product.
A staged structure that is guaranteed to drop
The JPX jackpot is a must-drop type. There’s a tier that is guaranteed to pay out before it reaches a set amount, and an info ribbon appears on screen showing which tier is about to drop. The ribbon also carries a button inviting players to join in.
This ribbon is JPX’s selling point. The closer the jackpot gets to its cap, the stronger the reason to take part, and showing that right on screen can raise side-bet participation. That is why Relax repeated “anticipation” and “immersion” in its press release.
A new revenue stream for operators
Relax describes JPX as an “additional revenue stream” for operators. There is no need to bring in a new game; side-bet revenue comes from the portfolio that is already running. For a provider, this opens a different kind of deal than selling a single game.
The reason operators look for tools like this is clear. In a market where the same game is installed at many casinos at once, it is hard for each casino to show something different. A jackpot with your own name on it is one of the few ways to create that difference. Whichever game a player picks, the same jackpot ribbon follows them, so the whole casino is bundled together like a single product.
Relax already has a name in the jackpot market. Dream Drop hit its 31st and 32nd mega jackpots back to back in July and August. JPX takes that experience outside the game. If Dream Drop is a jackpot you can only join by playing Relax games, JPX makes the operator’s entire casino the stage.
Free bets and a community jackpot come next
Relax said it plans to add a free-bet feature and a community jackpot later. In a community jackpot, several participants share the prize instead of just one. The company says it will keep adding features as it watches how the market responds.
Stolos said, “This launch is only the beginning.” Which operator will get JPX first has not been announced yet. You can check Relax’s other games at Relax Gaming free slots.
Source: Relax Gaming official news