During half time, it’s showtime for some of the biggest talent in the music industry. Famous acts over the years have included Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2 and Bruce Springsteen to name but a few.

The show has even had its fair share of controversy with the now infamous “wardrobe malfunction suffered by Janet Jackson in 2004 and who could forget the unflattering photos Beyonce tried(and failed) to have removed from the internet?

With an average viewership of 111 million people every year, advertisers are chomping at the bit to showcase their wares to the masses. From the memorable “1984” commercial from Apple to Budweiser’s “Clysendales”, these 30-second bits cost upwards of $4 million to air! But I’m sure it make up for it when they’re the topic around the water cooler the next day!

With the time difference it can be a little difficult for us in the UK and Europe to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday but why not go wild and order some pizza and join in for some pre-show fun before bed!

Here at Butlers Bingo when we say jackpot we’re not referring to the 60’s crime film or the Transformers character. No, we’re talking money - and lots of it! At any given moment on the website one lucky player can hit one of the many jackpots on offer whether it be in the bingo rooms or on our progressive slot machines. But where exactly does the term jackpot come from?

Well it actually comes from an old poker term used in the 1800's. When playing a game, no betting could take place until one player had Jacks of better. This could continue for quite a few hands where each player antes up and the pot grows in size. Eventually someone would open the pot with Jacks or better and the game would continue with the jackpot at stake!

In a similar vein, our progressive jackpots increase every second there is no winner. Why not head to the lobby and see for yourself – the ticker in the top corner will always show the current running total of what we have on offer!

While we’re on the subject of origins how about we shift gears to bingo. Bingo in its purest form comes from Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia, an Italian lotto started in 1530 which is still played to this day. As it made its way through different countries the name of the game changed and “Bingo” was finally coined in the early 1900s when a “Beano” player called house with the wrong word!

So, from vigilante superheroes to the king of Cashalot himself, there’s Tunzamunni up for grabs in jackpots of all shapes and sizes. Our “mini” jackpots are won all the time but do you have what it takes to topple the tower of ever-growing jackpots? Find out now!