One lucky player struck it rich at Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk this week, winning a massive $1.03 million progressive jackpot — only the second time in the casino’s 12-year history that such a prize has been claimed. The big win happened early Wednesday morning, when the guest placed a $50 bet on a Dragon Link – Autumn Moon slot machine and hit the jackpot at 2:26 a.m. Interestingly, this mirrors a similar win back in January, when another $50 bet on a Dragon Link Golden Century machine paid out over $1.08 million.
The player, who has chosen to remain anonymous, became an instant millionaire thanks to the Dragon Link’s progressive jackpot feature, which builds with every losing wager.
“These kinds of life-changing moments are exactly what make Monarch such an exciting gaming resort destination,” said Erica Ferris, the casino’s director of marketing.
While slot jackpots like these are rare — with odds as long as one in 17 million, according to Play Smart — they do happen, and when they do, they turn a late-night spin into a millionaire-making moment. Monarch Casino continues to live up to its reputation as a place where big dreams really can come true.
