A New Jersey online casino player turned just $0.01 into $70,000 through Hard Rock’s “Big Sunday Jackpot” promo, highlighting how iGaming is stepping into the spotlight during a quieter stretch for sports betting.
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- The winning penny spin returned 7 million times the original stake.
- Big Sunday Jackpot guarantees at least $50,000 in prizes weekly.
- Most winners tend to hit after 6:30 p.m. on Sundays.
As sports wagering slows due to a lull in major sporting events, online casinos across New Jersey are drawing attention with new promotions and larger jackpot opportunities. Operators like Caesars, Fanatics, and Hard Rock are expanding their iGaming offerings to keep users engaged.
Caesars added live dealer games to its platform on April 1. Fanatics entered the iGaming space with a new app launched on May 2, offering promotional perks tied to the debut. Meanwhile, Hard Rock has leaned into its weekly “Big Sunday Jackpot,” promising a minimum $50,000 payout every Sunday.
That promise turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky player who landed a $70,000 jackpot from a one-cent wager. “Big Sunday Jackpot is the understatement of the week, as we just saw a 7,000,000x return off a penny wager. Jackpot Season really is for everyone, where you can win big even on the smallest of bets,” said Grant Williams, SVP of Casino at Hard Rock Digital.
The jackpot window runs every Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. ET. Interestingly, four out of the five most recent winners locked in their spins after 6:30 p.m., pointing to a possible sweet spot later in the evening.
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