The phrase "big jackpot" refers to a large sum of money or prize that can be won in a game or competition. It represents a significant amount of money that is usually desired by many people. Full definition
And when HQ Trivia recently announced its $ 15 million round of funding, it again reiterated how it would work with brands to sponsor questions or provide bigger jackpots in the future, instead of just running ads. (techcrunch.com)
Fewer big jackpots means fewer people buying lotto tickets. (afr.com)
The risk of splitting prizes leads to a conundrum: Ever bigger jackpots, which should lead to a better expected value of a ticket, could have the unintended consequence of bringing in too many new players, increasing the odds of a split jackpot and damaging the value of a ticket. (businessinsider.com)