One of gambling’s pinnacles is winning a huge sum of money on a jackpot slot. A quick search reveals many punters who struck it lucky and raked in multimillion wins. And don’t worry – you’re not alone. Plenty of people daydream about hitting life-changing money, then calling their bosses to tell them they’re not coming into work tomorrow. Some of the most popular jackpot slots include:
- Mega Moolah
- Major Millions
- Hall of Gods
- Mega Fortune
- Arabian Nights
But how real are these wins? Are they all part of a wider conspiracy to trick people into playing these games? The good news is that the majority, if not all, are real and frequently occur at rupee online casinos. Here are three of the biggest jackpot slot winners to provide some gaming inspiration.
British Soldier wins over €17 million
British solider Jon Heywood won an incredible €17,879,645 while playing Mega Moolah online and was in shock for several days. He even went into work the following day while the reality of the situation settled in. Once it had, the 26 year old who had toured Afghanistan, planned to spend the money on his family, including medical care for his father. Heywood was relatively new to online slots, and the fantastic part of this story for casual gamblers or low rollers, is that the jackpot was hit off a 25p bet. Alan Alger, a spokesman for the casino, said: “We couldn’t be happier for Jon. He’s an incredibly nice guy, and his family will benefit immensely from his huge win.”
Norwegian man hits the big time
Back in 2013, an anonymous Norwegian gambler won a staggering €17,861,800. He’d been playing NetEnt’s legendary slot Mega Fortune, which at the time it was the world’s biggest online slot win. Like Jon Heywood, the lucky player was also using 25c bets, showing once again that you don’t need to be a high roller to hit the big time!
Here is video footage of the exact spin he that incredible prize –
New Zealand player scores over NZ$10 million
Proving that gamblers from anywhere on the globe can win massive jackpots is Rawiri Pou from New Zealand. In 2016, Pou was spinning the online progressive slot Mega Moolah, when he triggered the bonus and won $10,144,395. Like most people who become instant millionaires, Pou was completely overwhelmed and had this to say: <em> ‘I still can’t believe this is real. I’ve been in shock since I won and it is literally going to change my life. There is so much my family, and I can do with this money, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.’
Last word
Well, there you have three lucky players who had their lives tipped upside down, in a good way, in a heartbeat. Their stories show that anyone can win, provided they have luck on their side, no matter the stakes. Of course, not everyone will win the top prize, so if you decide to engage in some jackpot chasing, make sure to stick to a set bankroll. Other than that, good luck, and have fun!
