Jackpot vs. Kitty — What's the Difference?

The accumulated stakes in a kind of poker that requires one to hold a pair of jacks or better in order to open the betting.

A fund made up of a portion of each pot in a poker game.

The largest prize or reward in various games or contests.

A pool of money, especially one to which a number of people have contributed for a designated purpose.

A lucky development or substantial success.

See widow.

A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.

A cat.

A large cash prize or money.

(informal) A kitten or young cat.

An unexpected windfall or reward.

A pet name for a cat.

(forestry) A concentration of surface wood or fuel.

A money pool used for a particular purpose, such as for a card game or for shared expenses.

(pinball) A large accumulated point bonus, originally awarded after a long set of actions but now often easily available in multiball modes.

In a home game, a small, specified amount taken from each pot to pay the host's expenses.

(Western US) A difficult situation.

Euphemistic form of pussy: vulva and/or vagina.

A jumble of felled timber.

(card games) A set of additional cards dealt face down in some games.

To issue a jackpot.

A kitten; also, a pet name or calling name for the cat.

Same as jack pot. See under jack.

The percentage taken out of a pool to pay for refreshments, or for the expenses of the table;

Any larger-than-usual gambling prize formed by the accumulation of unwon bets.

The combined stakes of the betters

The highest gambling prize awarded in a gambling game in which smaller prizes are also awarded, especially such a prize on a slot machine.

The cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)

An unusually large success in an enterprise, either unexpected or unpredictable, esp. one providing a great financial benefit.

Young domestic cat

The cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)

Informal terms referring to a domestic cat

Any outstanding award