BetMGM, a prominent figure in the iGaming and sports betting landscape, has announced a monumental event: a player has won a staggering $6,450,023 progressive jackpot. This prize sets a new record for the largest jackpot ever won in the legalized online casino sector in the United States.
The historic jackpot win:
Early on August 19, while engaging in a session at BetMGM Casino in New Jersey, a fortunate player landed “The Big One” progressive jackpot. This life-changing sum of $6.5 million was won from a $200 wager on the game Fruit Blaster.
“BetMGM and one lucky player made iGaming history. It’s been a summer filled with anticipation watching the progressive jackpot grow quickly to record levels. This win is the latest proof that BetMGM Casino is the premier destination for progressive jackpots and unforgettable experiences.”, said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM.
“The Big One,” BetMGM’s renowned progressive jackpot pool, includes exclusive in-house titles developed by Entain. It had escalated to a record $4 million by late February and continued to swell throughout the spring. Players had the opportunity to win this progressive jackpot at several online locations in New Jersey including BetMGM, Borgata, Wheel of Fortune Casino, and Party Casino.
Fruit Blaster, a creation of Entain, is a five-reel slot machine that offers the massive “The Big One” jackpot. Winning combinations are determined by the alignment of various fruit symbols like oranges, cherries, lemons, and plums across the chosen paylines.
“BetMGM congratulates the winner on this historic jackpot. It’s these ‘you never know when’ moments that make progressive jackpots especially thrilling. In addition to the jackpot, we hope the player enjoys their trip to an MGM Resort in the near future”, commented Angus Nisbet, Vice President of Gaming, BetMGM, as the company reports.
Adding to the excitement of winning such a jackpot, BetMGM runs a program that rewards jackpot winners with a luxurious trip to an MGM Resorts International property, either in Las Vegas or the nearest location to the winner’s home. This effort not only celebrates the win but also enhances the overall experience and highlights BetMGM’s collaboration with MGM Resorts International.
A new beginning and continued success:
Following this record-setting achievement, the “The Big One” jackpot has been reset and, as of August 20, stands at $1.2 million.
In 2023, BetMGM casino platforms distributed over $138 million in progressive jackpot payouts, marking a 32% increase from the previous year. More than half of these winnings stemmed from exclusive titles like Bison Fury and MGM Grand Million Megaways, crafted by Entain.
