What term describes a server that manages progressive game play?

• A. Progressive Server
• B. Game Server
• C. Payout Engine
• D. Cloud Server

Answer: (A)

A Progressive Server is the component that manages the shared jackpot pool across several games. In progressive gameplay, a portion of each bet contributes to a single, growing jackpot that players can win at any time. The Progressive Server tracks all those contributions from multiple games or machines, updates the jackpot amount in real time, enforces rules for seed and cap, and triggers the payout when the jackpot is hit. This specialized role is what distinguishes it from other servers.

A game server, by contrast, runs the logic for an individual game. A payout engine focuses on calculating and paying out winnings, but doesn’t manage the shared jackpot pool. A cloud server is just the hosting environment and isn’t specifically about progressive jackpot management.