Biggest slot jackpot wins
What a munificent and belligerent year it has been for online slots.
The iGaming and online slots sectors were shaken and stirred as new legalisation efforts were made, especially in the US. Software legends took their creativity to uncharted heights as new slots just kept on coming at a rate faster than coronavirus outbreaks.
The new slots releases in 2019 were in keeping with the fast tempo of our technology led lives, and online casinos allowed for multi-channel integration like never before. Mobile device accessibility became the norm and live-dealer streams invigorated table games and made more winners than ever. But what four jackpot wins in 2019 made the millionaires?
In fourth place: £4.3 million, Mars Attacks
A 33 year old chef and slots fan from Newcastle, Sean Doyle, won a nifty £4.3 million at a popular online casino UK. On 13th February, the avid gamer was playing one of the more famous slot games, Mars Attacks, on his mobile phone when he won the huge jackpot.
In an interview for Belfast Telegraph, Doyle described the moment, saying that he had to switch off his phone as he watched the jackpot reach £1 million. “I couldn’t look. I couldn’t believe my eyes after I saw the final amount.” This is a great story and a good reminder why it is so important that games are optimised to play on mobiles.
In third place: $6.07 million, Mega Moolah
Known as Star Wars Day, one lucky unknown player took home a huge jackpot on 4th May. At a well-known online casino, this gambler pocketed CA$6.07 million. Presumed to be a Canadian, it was allegedly the third time in 2019 this punter hit the jackpot on Mega Moolah within 60 days of eachother.
However, that is a public assumption which was gathered from the currency and amount left in the jackpot’s pool. Understandably, we have no more information about this win or what Mega Moolah game it was won from. One thing we can say we do know, is that the force was with that player on this day.
In second place: $12.9 million, Mega Moolah
On 5th March, this player hit the jackpot after clicking a button and won $12.9 while playing at an online casino. The winner’s identity remains unknown.
As this is one of the online slots that is not available in the US, it is assumed that Thailand or India is a possible destination of the winner. But, the lucky punter could reside anywhere. Although they have probably decided to take up retirement now.
In first place: $15.12 million, Mega Moolah
One of Microgaming’s progressive slots at an online casino made the first jackpot millionaire in 2019 after the winner took home CA$15.12 million. That’s definitely a cause for first place on this list. Slot jackpot wins in 2019 have truly been an exciting thing to witness, and we’re looking forward to what 2020 holds.