Hard Rock Bet Casino Player in New Jersey Wins State’s First Mega Jackpot

A lucky player in New Jersey has made history after winning almost $2 million from one of Hard Rock Bet Casino’s slot games. What made the win truly special, however, was the fact that this was the first such jackpot to land.

The First Hard Rock Bet Casino Mega Jackpot in NJ

The winner was revealed to be Deborah S., a woman from South Plainfield. According to the announcement, she won a mouth-watering $1,942,272.47 jackpot while enjoying the Bag the Swag: Hold & Win slot game on Hard Rock Bet Casino’s iGaming platform.

The woman was wagering $1 per spin when she won the Hard Rock Bet progressive Mega Jackpot. For context, a portion of all bets in eligible games fuels the jackpot, allowing it to reach further heights the more gamblers play. Players can opt in to play for the jackpot by increasing each of their wagers by $0.10.

The $1.9 million Deborah S. won was notably the first time the Mega Jackpot had been won in New Jersey since the feature’s debut in the state.

Rich Criado, Hard Rock Digital’s vice president of casino, commented on the spectacular win, saying that this was the exact type of moment the Mega Jackpot has been created to deliver. According to him, jackpots such as this can really turn players’ lives around.

Wins like this reinforce that every spin has the potential to change a player’s day — or even their life.

Rich Criado, VP of casino, Hard Rock Digital

After the win, the jackpot was reset, beginning a new cycle.

Michigan Woman Also Won the Hard Rock Bet Casino Mega Jackpot

A month ago, a resident of Au Gres, Michigan, also won the Mega Jackpot while playing on Hard Rock Bet Casino. She won the game on a $3.20 bet, playing 5 Star Coins Hold & Win. Both this game and the one enjoyed by the New Jersey winner were developed by Octoplay.

The Michigan winner took home $224,944, further cementing the payout potential of Hard Rock’s Mega Jackpot.

In other news, Hard Rock Digital recently penned an agreement with MLB Players Inc. and OneTeam Partners, to secure licensing rights of MLB players. As a result, the company can now leverage the image and likeness, as well as the players’ names, into its advertising initiatives around sports betting.