Largest Jackpot in US Online Casino History Won at BetMGM
BetMGM has made online casino history with the announcement that a New Jersey player has won a record-breaking $6.4 million progressive jackpot - the largest in the history of online casinos in the United States.
The record-breaking win, totaling exactly $6,450,023.04, occurred on the morning of August 19th, when a lucky BetMGM Casino player in New Jersey hit the jackpot on the Fruit Blaster slot game with a $200 bet.
Fruit Blaster, developed in-house by Entain, is a 5-reel slot game featuring cherries, watermelons, oranges, and other fruits that combine to form winning payline combinations. It is one of over 2,000 individual titles available on the BetMGM Casino site.
The winning player, who has chosen to remain anonymous, struck gold by hitting BetMGM's The Big One progressive jackpot, which is linked across many slot games, including Fruit Blaster, on the BetMGM Casino site.
This historic win follows months of anticipation, with PokerNews reporting in early March that The Big One had surpassed the previous US online casino record of $4 million.
Since then, the jackpot has grown steadily throughout the summer months, reaching $6.4 million before being claimed by the lucky player on August 19th.
A History-Making Jackpot
Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer of BetMGM, remarked on the significance of the win, stating, “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.”
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.
- Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM
The unique aspect of The Big One progressive jackpot is that it spans multiple online casinos within the BetMGM network, including Borgata, Wheel of Fortune Casino, and Party Casino. This allows players from various platforms under the BetMGM umbrella to participate, contributing to the bumper jackpot total.
Angus Nisbet, Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM, extended his congratulations to the winner, saying, “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.”
Following the jackpot win, The Big One has been reset and, as of August 21st, currently stands at $1.2 million. While it’s a long way from the $6.4 million record, it’s still a jackpot that might have you reconsidering your lunch plans.
