The Grand jackpot on Lightning Link doesn't wait for the Hold & Spin feature. It can drop on any paid spin, symbols or no symbols, which is the whole reason people keep feeding it.
Lightning Link
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Cabinet: Helix (Upright and Slant confirmed), and MarsX (including MarsX Slim); other cabinet names circulate but are not fully confirmed for the original Lightning Link family
RTP: 85% - 98% per a third-party review source (not confirmed against a primary Aristocrat/paytable source); configurable by casino operator
Mechanic: standard
Known quirks
The Major and Grand progressive jackpots can be awarded randomly on any bought (paid) game spin where 0-5 bonus symbols appear, without requiring the Hold & Spin feature to trigger.
Recognition clues
Vibrant electric-blue and gold lightning visual theme
Commonly configured in banks of three or four machines
Progressive jackpot values (Mini, Minor, Major, Grand) displayed digitally on a top screen or cabinet topper
Buzzing blue current animation framing the screen, with light flashes striking cash value symbols on wins
Photo checklist
Full cabinet shot or bank shot showing the blue/gold lightning theme
Close-up of the Mini/Minor/Major/Grand jackpot meter display
Close-up of the 5x3 reel grid with cash value symbols
Any active Hold & Spin screen showing locked cash symbols