Las Vegas resident, Jesus C., recently made headlines with a jaw-dropping win of over $10 million on a slot machine at Cannery Casino, a local gaming establishment situated six miles north of the glitzy Las Vegas Strip.
An Unforeseen Fortune
Despite the small initial investment of just $40, Jesus managed to win the life-changing amount of $10,483,726 on a Megabucks slot machine. These machines are known for their interconnected jackpot pool spread across all Nevada-based machines. Around 140 casinos in Nevada currently operate at least one Megabucks machine.
The concept of Megabucks slot machines was introduced in 1986, and historically, these machines have only been hit an average of 2-3 times each year. To be eligible for the jackpot, players must bet a minimum of $3 per spin.
Jackpot History
The record for the largest-ever slot machine jackpot also belongs to a Megabucks machine. In 2003, software engineer Jay Brennan won a whopping $39,713,982 at the Excalibur Casino.
In terms of Cannery Casino’s history, the previous highest slot payout occurred in 2005. A retired veteran named Elmer Sherwin struck gold, winning $21.1 million. Remarkably, Sherwin had already clinched a $4.6 million jackpot at the Mirage in 1989. In an act of profound generosity, he ended up donating most of the winnings to charity.
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