Open the prize table
Record each named award, its trigger and whether a currency value or stake multiple is displayed. A lobby banner is not the settlement rule.
Read the Prize Type Before Following the Meter
Gold-themed games often use Grand, Major or similar labels for very different awards. The paytable must state whether the amount is fixed, increases over time or changes with stake.
Check meter ownership
A progressive meter may belong to one game, a group of games or an operator network. Confirm which stakes and modes qualify before assuming the displayed amount is available.
Distinguish seeded and current value
Where the rules name a reset or seed amount, keep it separate from the live displayed meter. A fixed prize should remain defined by its own table.
Save the winning condition
If a prize lands, capture the symbol positions, stake, meter and provider reference. This gives support enough information to trace the exact award.
Common questions
Do Grand and Major always mean progressive prizes?
No.
Can stake affect prize eligibility?
Yes.
Where is the prize type confirmed?
In the active game rules.