Slot machines are easy and can bring in huge returns; sometimes even reaching millions. But it is important that you know exactly what you are doing when choosing your machine.
Here are the five largest slot machine jackpots ever won – don’t forget that luck plays an essential part!
1. Jon Hayward
Slots have quickly become one of the most beloved casino games due to their ease of play and potential huge jackpots, but to succeed you must use strategy and have some skill.
Jon Hayward experienced an amazing life-altering win by spending just $100 at Excalibur Las Vegas Megabucks Machine and winning big! Much of his winnings went directly to charity while some was used to treat his father’s medical condition.
2. Elmer Sherwin
At any one point in time, millions of people will use slot machines, but only a select few will ever hit the jackpot. Elmer Sherwin was among these fortunate few – the World War II veteran won an incredible $4.6 million playing the Megabucks machine back in 1989.
16 years later, Sherwin repeated the feat at Cannery Casino and Hotel by winning $21.1 million – this time at Cannery’s Second Prize Drawing! A generous man, Sherwin donated some of his second prize money to Hurricane Katrina victims.
3. Katrina Bookman
Katrina Bookman of New York was thrilled when the Sphinx slot machine at Resorts World Casino in Queens notified her she had won a jackpot worth $43 million! Excited, she took a selfie with the machine to mark this life-altering victory.
But she soon learned the machine had malfunctioned and owed her nothing; officials instead offered her a steak dinner as compensation. Distraught by what had transpired, she filed suit against the casino in question.
4. David Heywood
There are jackpots in casino gaming and then there are JACKPOTS! It takes great skill and luck to be victorious at winning these prize pools; yet when one does come through it can be extremely lucrative.
Reno, Nevada saw one of its largest jackpot wins ever when an unidentified woman scored an IGT Megabucks jackpot worth $14 Million – the first jackpot hit since two years in Reno!
Her win came as the result of placing a max bet on one of Nevada’s 700 machines networked together to quickly accumulate jackpots – winning was achieved within minutes!
5. Richard Heywood
Here we see an extraordinary story of someone who unintentionally won an astounding jackpot at M Resort in Henderson while spending her free credits. She found herself aligning Megabucks symbols for an unexpected windfall of cash prizes!
This was a truly astounding victory that proved that anyone is capable of winning a large slot machine jackpot with hard work and some skill.
6. Cynthia Jay Brennan
Cynthia Jay Brennan won a monumental $35 Million Megabucks Jackpot while playing Megabucks at Desert Inn (now Wynn and Encore Casinos). At that time it was considered to be the second highest slot machine jackpot win ever in history.
She reported being unaware of what had occurred for several seconds and hearing everyone around her screaming in fear and confusion. Together with her fiance, they planned on spending their money wisely and undertaking more travel experiences with their earnings.
7. Excalibur Casino
Sin City casinos have provided numerous players with life-changing wins from IGT Megabucks slot machines.
The Excalibur casino features medieval-inspired architecture and decor in both its architecture and decor. Its facade depicts a stylized version of King Arthur’s castle; while inside, one turret houses a wizard-like figure who peers out from within its turrets.
8. The Desert Inn
Winning a huge jackpot while playing slots can be life-altering, as many have discovered.
One such lucky winner was a British soldier who won over $13.1 Million while only spending 25p on Mega Moolah slot at Betway online casino.
An Illinois retiree entered Palace Station Casino to invest $100 and ended up winning an incredible $21.3 million jackpot! She chose to remain anonymous and donated much of her prize money as charitable contributions.
9. M Resort Spa Casino
Reno is known for big wins, so when one Reno resident was amazed to win a jackpot of $14 Million with just $10 bet it came as quite a shock! She chose to remain anonymous but hopes the proceeds can help support both family and community needs.
M Resort Spa Casino, owned and managed by Penn Entertainment and serving as Official Team Headquarters Hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders, boasts unmatched standards of personal service and luxury resort amenities. A Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond resort, M boasts 390 spacious rooms and suites; an outstanding spa and salon; 92,000 square feet of gaming; as well as the rare distinction of being Forbes Four-Star certified.