New Jersey Player Hits $6.4m Jackpot Playing at BetMGM Casino
A new record was set in the world of online gambling last month. A lucky player hit a $6.4 million jackpot playing at BetMGM Casino, the largest ever won in the US.
The player from New Jersey was spinning the reels of the online slot Fruit Blaster on August 19 when they won the enormous payout of $6,450,023.04. In a statement following the win, the company said, “It is the largest jackpot in the history of the legalized online casino industry in the United States.”
The win goes to show that while online baccarat can result in some huge payouts, it is always worth taking the time to explore the other games offered by online casinos, as they can offer truly life-changing winnings.
Mystery Player Hits “The Big One”
Fruit Blaster slot was developed by Entain. It is a 5-reel game that will appeal to those who enjoy traditional fruit machines as it features symbols such as cherries, watermelons and oranges. The slot features 5 fixed paylines, and while it doesn’t offer much in the way of bonuses beyond a gamble feature, it is linked to “The Big One” jackpot.
It is not the only slot that offers “The Big One”. The jackpot can also be won by playing games such as Loot’En Khamun, The Win Genie, and Spin Bandit.
There were months of anticipation leading up to the win after it surpassed the previous US online casino record win of $4 million back in March. It continued to grow over the following months before being won in mid-August.
After the win, Adam Greenblatt, the CEO of BetMGM, explained how important it was to the online casino.
“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.”
The winner was also congratulated by Angus Nisbet, the vice president of gaming at BetMGM:
“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.”
Many More Chances to Win at BetMGM Casinos
The jackpot has been growing since the record-breaking win in August and at the time of writing, it has just surpassed $4 million. Not only can it be won through several games, but it is also available at multiple BetMGM casinos, including Borgata, Wheel of Fortune Casino, and Party Casino.
In 2023, BetMGM casinos paid out a total of $138 million in jackpots, an increase of 32% from 2022. More than half of these jackpots were won from Entain’s games, such as Bison Fury and MGM Grand Millions Megaways.
In addition to “The Big One”, there are many more progressive jackpots up for grabs at BetMGM. Some are relatively small, around $15,000, but there are many that have grown to tens of thousands and a few that are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
While the new record of $6.4 million will not be broken at the baccarat tables, there is an excellent selection of online baccarat games to enjoy at BetMGM. In addition to regular RNG games, there is also a special NHL-branded baccarat game as well as live dealer games from Evolution. The betting limits are wide enough to accommodate everyone from casual players up to high rollers and the games are packed with features, such as statistics and roadmap scorecards.
The only downside is that BetMGM is only available in certain states (Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia), so baccarat players dreaming of jackpots will have to look elsewhere.
