BetMGM User Wins Largest Jackpot in US iGaming History
An anonymous player from New Jersey visited the BetMGM online casino on August 19 and placed a $200 bet on the Fruit Blaster slot game. The user ended up winning the largest prize in the history of US iGaming — $6.4 million.
The winner did not comment on plans regarding the prize money. However, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt made a statement, noting that the casino operator and one lucky player had made iGaming history.
The progressive jackpot called The Big One is famous for not only being linked across many slots, including Fruit Blaster, but also for spanning multiple online casinos in the BetMGM network. These include Borgata, Wheel of Fortune Casino, and Party Casino.
The Big One reached $4 million in February 2024, which was a record at the time. The amount then continued to increase throughout the six months until August 19. Greenblatt said that it had been a summer filled with anticipation watching the progressive jackpot grow quickly to record levels. He added that the win was the latest proof that BetMGM Casino was the premier destination for progressive jackpots and unforgettable experiences.
Angus Nisbet, vice president of gaming at BetMGM, congratulated the winner on his historic success. “It’s those ‘you never know when’ moments that make progressive jackpots especially thrilling,” he said.
After the latest win, the jackpot was reset. Its amount was $1.2 million on August 21.
BetMGM’s online casinos operate in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In 2023, these platforms paid out a total of $138 million to players, up 32% from 2022.
In other news, the US could receive up to $15 billion in taxes if online casinos are legalized in all states.
