Most jackpot money awarded to players in Michigan in 2025
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY (January 22, 2026) – BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, awarded $122.1 million in progressive jackpots to online casino players in 2025. BetMGM Casino ended 2025 on a high note when a Michigan player won a $897,928 jackpot on an $8 spin on Bison Fury in late December. A few days into 2026, another Michigan player took home $612,764 on a $2 spin of MegaJackpots Cash Eruption.
Oliver Bartlett - VP of Gaming at BetMGM
BetMGM awarded the highest amount of jackpot prize money in Michigan ($42.6 million), followed by Pennsylvania ($29.7 million), New Jersey ($23.5 million), Ontario ($29.5 million CAD), and West Virginia ($5 million).
Top 10 jackpots won at BetMGM in 2025 by rank by USD
- $1.6 million (CAD)/MGM Grand Millions/Ontario
- $997,341/Independence Pays/New Jersey
- $897,928/Bison Fury/Michigan
- $1.1 million (CAD)/Jellyfish Jackpots/Ontario
- $773,714/MegaJackpots Wheel of Fortune on Air/Michigan
- $746,360/MGM Grand Millions/New Jersey
- $675,653/MegaJackpots Jungle Tower/Michigan
- $654,175/MegaJackpots Fortune Coin/Michigan
- $618,386/MGM Grand Millions/Michigan
- $609,198/MGM Grand Millions/Michigan
The year was filled with legendary jackpot moments that cemented BetMGM Casino as a top-tier iGaming destination.
- A BetMGM Casino player in Ontario won a record-breaking $1.6 million CAD progressive jackpot on MGM Grand Millions in April. It is the largest progressive jackpot ever awarded by BetMGM in Ontario. Six days later, the same player hit for $417,377 on MGM Grand Millions.
- Steven Hooker from Michigan won a $609,198 progressive jackpot spin while playing MGM Grand Millions. He received the “VIP Rockstar” treatment courtesy of BetMGM with a trip to Las Vegas. A big AC/DC fan, he also received tickets to see the legendary rock n’ roll band at Allegiant Stadium, dinner at Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA and exotic car racing at Speed Vegas.
- Players won two six-figure progressive jackpots on February 19 and February 20 at BetMGM Casino in Michigan. A player won a $577,164 progressive jackpot on a $5 spin on MGM Grand Millions and the following day, another player won $654,175 on a $60 spin on MegaJackpots Fortune Coin.
BetMGM’s award-winning online casino is home to over 5,400 titles across North American markets and one of the largest state-by-state exclusive progressive jackpot networks. BetMGM’s jackpot network currently consists of over 25 games including popular titles such as MGM Grand Millions, Bison Fury, and 15 Lanterns. Players can earn BetMGM Rewards Points and Tier Credits by playing at BetMGM Casino. BetMGM Rewards points can be redeemed for digital bonuses, MGM Rewards Points, and Marriott Bonvoy Points.
As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets and introduce new features, responsible gaming remains a key focus. Additionally, BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the integration within BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to rely on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM’s already existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.
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