Going to Las Vegas to try to win a jackpot is one thing, but going there to collect one is much better.
Mark Malusa, a lucky BetMGM Casino player from New Jersey won a whopping $894,308 on the MGM Grand Millions game.
“It was a surreal moment," Malusa said. "My adrenaline was going all night because I couldn’t believe that I had won almost a million dollars. It was an exciting feeling and when the money hit my account, it felt like my life had changed.”
As part of his reward, he was told to pack his bags for his first-ever trip to Las Vegas to claim his prize. Yes. If it wasn’t enough Malus turned a $2 bet into a life-changing experience. He also gets a free trip to The Strip.
"When one of our players wins a jackpot of this size, we offer them a trip to Las Vegas to stay at one of our incredible MGM Resorts properties," said Michael Vricella: BetMGM Director of VIP Casino. "We have the privilege of sending our players to one of these properties for an unforgettable weekend."
Some might call it a “BetMGM Bonus.”
BetMGM Casino Jackpot With a Bonus
BetMGM Casino is available in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario, Canada. It offers a unique program for its big winners.
When players hit a large jackpot, they don't just go home with cash; they also get treated to a getaway at an MGM Resorts International destination. This means that Mark isn't just cashing in his winnings; he's also set to experience the VIP lifestyle in Las Vegas.
During his trip, Mark will enjoy a luxurious stay at the ARIA Resort & Casino. His adventure includes speeding thrills at an exotic car racing experience, dining like royalty at top-tier celebrity chef restaurants, and indulging in lavish spa treatments.
What is MGM Grand Millions?
MGM Grand Millions is a highly popular online slot game available only at BetMGM. This game features five reels and offers more than 240 ways to win in the main game and over 1000 ways to win during free spins.
Players love this game partly because every spin contributes to five different jackpots found across various BetMGM slots. Each jackpot is identified by a unique color during the jackpot round.
Although the return to player percentage (RTP) is typically low compared to other games, it increases to 95.01% when you consider the jackpot.
2025 Starts For BetMGM Where 2024 Left Off
In 2024, BetMGM Casino awarded more than $128 million in progressive jackpot payouts to online casino players. It was a year that featured the largest-ever jackpot in New Jersey’s legalized iGaming history at $6.5 million, alongside their biggest jackpot win in West Virginia.
Another player turned 40 cents into a half-million-dollar life-changing win.
BetMGM also teamed up with Fremantle to bring the beloved game shows "The Price is Right" and "Family Feud" into the realm of online casinos.
Malusa's story is a reminder of the thrill and surprise that can come from a single spin and the memories that follow.
Malusa Is Helping His Family With His Winnings
He says he plans to put the winnings to good use. "For me, I fulfilled a personal dream by purchasing my Ford F150 Lightning. Before that, I
shared a portion of my winnings with my family and friends because they’ve always supported me, and I wanted to give back to them for all they’ve done," Malusa said. "As for the rest, I plan to invest wisely and explore the possibility of starting my own business."
So, while you might never know when a jackpot will strike, BetMGM is not afraid to make sure that when it does, it's an event to remember.
