A Reno woman who extended her stay at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, after her cruise was canceled, hit the biggest Megabucks slot machine jackpot in Reno history on Sunday, April 2nd. She turned a $10 bet into a whopping $14,005,832.09.
The casino confirmed that this was the largest slot machine jackpot ever won in the city. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, has been a longtime patron of Atlantis.
“We’re ecstatic for our longtime Atlantis patron and her incredible jackpot win. This is another amazing milestone to celebrate in our company’s history and it’s verifiable proof that our award-winning property in northern Nevada truly is every player’s paradise,” said Cheraz Ecker, General Manager of Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
Megabucks is a global progressive jackpot system created by IGT (International Gaming Technology) that has been awarding jackpots to lucky winners since 1986. This was the first Megabucks jackpot won in Nevada since April 2021.
Toni Martinez, IGT Vice President, Western Region & Mexico Sales, congratulated the winner and the casino: “IGT is thrilled that Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada could experience the property-wide excitement of a colossal, $14 million-plus Megabucks jackpot on it.”