MEGA MOOLAH HIT FOR US$ 5.5 MILLION

25 April 2008

Somewhere, someone on the Internet is celebrating....


Microgaming's giant Mega Moolah progressive slot jackpot, which had reached a massive US$ 5 556 736, was hit by Finnish online gambler KlausE this week at the Casino Rewards group operation Blackjack Ballroom.com.

The win caps an impressive list of big wins at the group in recent weeks.

KlausE placed a $0.50 bet on the Mega-Moolah Progressive Slot Machine and walked away $5.56 million richer. According to staff at the casino, the Finn couldn't believe that he had won and said he was stunned, shocked and "my hands were shaking!" He hopes to pay off his apartment and go on a vacation with the big win.

Although this latest jackpot does not eclipse the Internet record jackpot of US$ 5.9 million held by Cryptologic's Millionaire's Club progressive after a hit at Intercasino last year, it remains a very significant and certainly life-changing online windfall.

Roger Raatgever, CEO, Microgaming, says, "Those that say thirteen is an unlucky number have only to take one look at Klaus, who not only becomes the Microgaming Progressive Jackpot's thirteenth millionaire, but by far and away the biggest jackpot winner we've ever had. Mega-Moolah has been tantalising players for months now and its finally delivered on a massive scale - with $5 556 753.68 being one of the largest payouts this industry has ever seen."

Arrangements are currently being made to fly the lucky Finn to Sydney, Australia where he will be presented with his winnings and celebrate with casino staff.

The first-ever Mega Moolah jackpot was achieved in mid-November last year, and paid out South African Rands 4.3 million - equal to about GBP 313 000 at the time (see previous InfoPowa report).

A six figure win was also paid out this week by Bodog.com's Jackpot Pinatas progressive, and at VIP Casino the trusty Rags to Riches progressive rewarded player Jemo with a US$ 131 250 jackpot for a $100 stake.

Online Casino News courtesy of InfoPowa