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The US online casino industry has witnessed a historic feat, with a BetMGM online casino player in New Jersey hitting a $6.4 million jackpot on Aug. 19, setting a new record for the biggest win ever recorded.
In a BetMGM news release, Chief Executive Officer Adam Greenblatt said the following:
“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.”
Key takeaways
- A BetMGM online casino player in New Jersey won a historic $6.4 million jackpot, setting a new record for the biggest win ever in the US online casino industry.
- As of Aug. 20, BetMGM reset the “Big One” progressive jackpot to $1.2 million for the next big win.
- The Fruit Blaster online slot, a five-reel game developed by Entain produced the record-breaking win.
Entain’s Fruit Blaster game proves to be a game-changer
The jackpot won was “The Big One” progressive jackpot. It was a $200 bet playing Fruit Blaster in New Jersey.
The Fruit Blaster game that has brought this anonymous player a lot of luck is a five-reel online slot game with “The Big One” jackpot slot, created by Entain (LSE: ENT). Players win by landing a combination of matching fruit symbols, such as oranges, cherries, lemons, and plums, on the chosen pay line or pay lines.
BetMGM Vice President of Gaming Anugus Nisbet released a statement congratulating the winner:
“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.”
BetMGM’s ‘Big One’ progressive jackpot resets for next big win
The progressive jackpot reached an all-time company record of $4 million in February and climbed higher in the months after. Then, as of Aug. 12, it was a little above $6.2 million.
Following a large payout, the “Big One” progressive jackpot at BetMGM in New Jersey has been reset. As of Aug. 20, it’s currently at $1.2 million.
2023 was a big year for BetMGM’s casino platforms, with $138 million in progressive jackpot wins—a 32% boost from the year before. And the best part? More than half of those wins came from exclusive games like Bison Fury and MGM Grand Million Megaways.
Players seeking a stroke of good fortune can also try their luck at winning the progressive jackpot by playing top NJ online casinos, including BetMGM, Borgata, Wheel of Fortune Casino, and Party Casino.
Another fun fact, BetMGM online casino also rewards big winners with luxury travel. Anyone who hits a jackpot over $500,000 gets an all-expenses-paid trip to an MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) property in Las Vegas.
BetMGM goes big in the US online casino market
With over 2,800 titles, BetMGM Casino offers one of the broadest gaming selections in North America. The platform boasts a large and exclusive jackpot network that spans multiple states.
New Jersey players can expect to see more online casino games soon as BetMGM partnered with NetGaming to bring their content to the state.
Spreading its tentacles across borders, BetMGM recently debuted Dragon Train an online slot game in New Jersey, Michigan and West Virginia.
