A BetMGM player won a $6.4 million progressive jackpot Monday morning, which is the largest jackpot in the history of the legalized online casino industry in the United States, BetMGM announced.
🚨IT HAS HAPPENED🚨
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“BetMGM and one lucky player made iGaming history,” remarked BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “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.”
“The Big One” grew throughout the spring after reaching the operators record of $4 million in late February.
Entain - co-owner of the BetMGM sportsbook - produces exclusive in-house games, and players could win the progressive jackpot by playing online in New Jersey at BetMGM, Borgata, Wheel of Fortune Casino and Party Casino.
"Fruit Blaster," one of the in-house titles developed by Entain, is a five-reel slot with “The Big One” jackpot slot game. The lucky winner wagered $200 on the game and hit a combination of the various symbols such as oranges, cherries, lemons and plums that are displayed on the selected winning payline or paylines.
Record-setter
Not only does the winner get a record-setting $6.4 million prize, but the BetMGM jackpot program also offers a luxurious trip to an MGM Resorts International property in Las Vegas or the nearest location to the winner’s home for anyone who wins a jackpot exceeding $500,000.
Progressive jackpot payouts from BetMGM casino platforms increased 32% year-over-year, awarding more than $138 million in 2023. "Bison Fury" and "MGM Grand Million Megaways" are exclusive titles created by Entain for BetMGM, and were the source of more than half of the prize total.
Overall, BetMGM Casino platforms offer one of the largest state-by-state exclusive jackpot networks and are home to more than 2,800 titles across North American markets.
Now that the record-setting win is in the books, “The Big One” progressive jackpot at BetMGM in New Jersey has been reset and was sitting at $1.2 million as of Tuesday.
