Records are made to be broken, and DraftKings Casino paid out a win that has never been seen before in the online casino industry.
The operator rewrote the record books by awarding an incredible $9.28 million jackpot. A fortunate player in Michigan hit this massive win after wagering just $0.20 on the Irish Pot Luck slot machine game.
This win now holds the record for the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history.
The news sent shockwaves through the online casino world when DraftKings Casino announced it via push notifications.
According to DraftKings, the prize was $9,282,332.30. That's not a bad return for a 20-cent bet.
"This historic jackpot that climbed to $9.28 million has given a DraftKings player in Michigan an incredible, life-changing experience," said Jason March, Vice President of iGaming Marketing and Operations at DraftKings.
The previous record was $6,450,023, set by a New Jersey player who, on August 19th, hit a progressive jackpot after starting with a $200 stake on the Fruit Blaster game at BetMGM Casino.
How the Jackpot Reached $9.28 Million at DraftKings Casino Michigan
The jackpot journey started a year ago with a base of $1,000,000 in February 2024. Gradually, it grew and surpassed $9 million on Valentine’s Day. DraftKings shared this milestone on its X account as soon as it happened.
🚨The largest online casino jackpot in US history 🚨
DK Casino's Michigan Jackpot – has officially surpassed $9 MILLION!  pic.twitter.com/5kLa5fHhqo
— DraftKings Casino (@DKCasino) February 14, 2025
Even before hitting $9 million, the jackpot set records when it exceeded $7 million by the end of last year.
This is the biggest win for DraftKings since a player in Connecticut won $2,741,915 on a Cash Eruption Progressive Jackpot last June on a $0.10 wager.
Single Level Progressive Jackpot Fuels The Win
DraftKings' Single Level Progressive Jackpot system powered this massive win. This in-house feature lets players opt-in with an extra wager for a shot at the progressive jackpot across various games, including:
- DraftKings Rocket
- DraftKings Fire Buffalo
- DraftKings Blackjack
With over 20 jackpot games available, including Irish Pot Luck, players have plenty of opportunities to win big.
They can choose any game and place an extra wager on each hand, spin, or round for a chance to win over $100,000 in cash! Wagers can be as little as a dime.
It's important to note that the odds of hitting the Jackpot are 10,000,000 to 1. Winning isn't guaranteed, and not everyone will win. Additionally, some games might not be available in every state. Michigan is one of the states that offer legal online casinos, but players should check the Rules for a full list of eligible games.
DraftKings Casino Adds To Its Online Gaming Resume
DraftKings Casino operates in five U.S. states and Ontario, Canada, and offers a regulated and engaging gaming experience. So far, it has celebrated 60 Single-Level Jackpot Millionaires.
Although this amount is life-changing for the lucky winner, it's still not as large as the biggest slot machine payout. The famous Megabucks game paid out a huge jackpot of $39,713,982.25 in Las Vegas in 2003.
That being said, this record-breaking jackpot is a major achievement for DraftKings Casino and highlights endless possibilities for players chasing their own life-changing wins.
But remember, if you do decide to play, make sure you set limits and always gamble responsibly.
