Blueprint's Hidden Two-Tier System
Blueprint Gaming is one of the UK's most ubiquitous providers — a fixture on every major operator's platform from Sky Vegas to Bet365. But the Jackpot King progressive network creates a hidden two-tier system: titles connected to JK sacrifice 0.5-1.5pp of base RTP to feed the progressive jackpot pool. The same game without JK runs at the higher native RTP. The JK tax is real, and it's larger than most players realise.
Top Non-JK Titles (The Better Value)
Genie Jackpots Megaways (96.52%) — despite the name, this is NOT a Jackpot King title. The original Megaways build runs at 96.52% native, the highest base RTP in Blueprint's mainstream catalogue. Fishin' Frenzy original (96.12%) — the iconic UK retail brand at native RTP. Ted Megaways (96.03%) — the licensed-IP Megaways at competitive base RTP. King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas (96.00%) — the non-JK sibling of King Kong Cash, with the full base RTP intact.
The Jackpot King Tax: Titles to Avoid for RTP
Deal or No Deal Megaways (95.34% base) — 0.49pp lower than the typical Megaways native rate. Fishin' Frenzy Jackpot King (93.32%) — the JK version drops the original's 96.12% by 2.80pp. King Kong Cash Jackpot King (~94.50%) — 0.79-1.50pp below the non-JK sibling. The trade is explicit: the missing percentage feeds the progressive prize pool. If you're not specifically chasing the jackpot, the JK version is mathematically worse than the non-JK alternative every time.
The Rule
If a Blueprint title has "Jackpot King" in the name, assume 0.5-1.5pp feeds the progressive. The non-JK version is always the better choice for base RTP. The progressive jackpot's expected value is mathematically smaller than the base RTP cost over typical session lengths. Verify each title's deployed RTP at your casino using the <a href="/rtp-checker">RTPTrack deployment tracker</a>.
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