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Jackpot News Roundup: $12.3 Million Won at Nevada’s Virgin River Casino

A $5 wager resulted in a payout of $12,371,364.88 on Sunday at the Virgin River Casino & Lodge in Mesquite, Nevada. 

The jackpot was won on a Megabucks Spitfire Multipliers Red Hot 7s slot game. 

The victor, residing outside Mesquite, opted to stay unnamed. There’s no information on what they intend to do with their newly discovered wealth. 

“We love celebrating big wins at Virgin River Casino & Lodge and this incredible jackpot is a testament to the excitement our property brings,” Justin Moore, CEO of Mesquite Entertainment, said in a statement. “There’s nothing like the thrill of turning a small bet into a life-changing moment and we’re proud to be a destination where players can experience that.”

88-Cent Wager Results in Payout 

A trip to Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas on February 11 resulted in a jackpot. 

A player whose name is not revealed wagered 88 cents on a Fu Dai Lian Lian Boost Tiger slot machine, winning $14,695.76. 

“Amazing way to start the day,” the casino said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bellagio Guest Wins $1.2 Million 

On February 10, a slot machine at the Bellagio in Las Vegas dispensed $1,252,886.37. 

The unidentified victor placed a $5 bet on a Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Deluxe Triple Stars slot machine. There’s no information on how the jackpot will be utilized. 

California Gambler Wins $772K 

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in California achieved a milestone by paying nearly $772K to a fortunate player earlier this month. 

On February 6, the casino revealed that a player won a jackpot of $771,688.89. The cash was won on the Light & Wonder Frankenstein slot game. 

It was the biggest jackpot ever recorded on the machine at Chukchansi Gold Casino. 

$1 Million Victory in Colorado 

The Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Colorado experienced a payout of $1,085,435.89 from a slot machine. 

As per a news release from January 30, the player scored the cash on a Dragon Link slot machine. The unidentified player bet $50. 

The payment was unprecedented for the gaming establishment. 

Mohegan Sun Patron Wins Jackpot 

A gambler at Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut recently hit a jackpot of $347,562.62. 

On January 27, a person known as “Jose E.” from Hartford, Conn., won the payout while using an Aristocrat Gaming Dollar Storm Caribbean Gold slot machine. He placed a $5 wager and didn't disclose how he plans to use the cash. 

The machine can be found in the Casino of the Sky area of the gaming establishment.