According to officials, a fortunate newcomer to an Atlantic City casino hit the jackpot and won nearly $1.6 million while playing a slot machine.
On Monday, July 1st, an out-of-state visitor, who wished to remain anonymous, hit the jackpot at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The lucky winner won an impressive $1,593,457.33 from a wide-area progressive jackpot while playing the one-dollar Wheel of Fortune slot machine. The player had placed a $10 bet, which led to the life-changing win. The resort announced the news in a press release.
The fortunate winner placed a mere $87 bet before winning the enormous prize, which will be paid out over a 20-year period. However, the individual has chosen to remain anonymous and not disclose their identity to the public.
Since taking over the casino in June 2018, Hard Rock International has awarded some of the largest slot machine jackpots, with the latest being a whopping $1,593,457 prize.
At Hard Rock Atlantic City, you’ll find a vast selection of 2,425 machines, including a private, high-end slot salon.
According to IGT Jackpots, their Wheel of Fortune games have become the most widely used slot machines in the country.