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NJ Online Slots Player Wins $6.45M Progressive Jackpot In U.S. Record-Setting Prize
An online gambler from New Jersey won the largest jackpot in U.S. online casino history, officials said.
A BetMGM Casino player won a $6,450,023 progressive jackpot, the gambling company said in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The winner won when placing a $200 bet while playing the slot machine game Fruit Blaster, which bases wins on matching symbols like oranges, cherries, lemons, and plums.
The record-setting prize was part of "The Big One," which is BetMGM's pool from its exclusive in-house games.
"BetMGM and one lucky player made iGaming history," said BetMGM CEO Adam …
Connecticut Man Wins $252K Lottery Prize On His Birthday
A Connecticut man had a particularly happy birthday this year after realizing he won a $252,454 lottery prize.
New Haven County resident Ray Giordano, of Hamden, purchased the winning "Super 7s" Progressive Jackpot ticket on Saturday, April 30, after he got stuck in traffic on the highway while driving to Mystic, Connecticut Lottery announced on Tuesday, May 2.
When he made it off the highway, he stopped at Henny Penny Mystic 25 for water, a package of Pop-Tarts, and the Fast Play lottery ticket, CT Lottery reported.
“I walked back to my car and started checking my ticket," Giordano …