BetMGM Achieves $128.5 Million in Progressive Jackpot Payouts in 2024

BetMGM, a prominent iGaming and sports betting operator, has disclosed that it paid out a total of $128.5 million in progressive jackpots to online casino players throughout 2024. This milestone year for BetMGM featured record-breaking payouts across multiple states, underscoring its position as a leader in the industry.

The distribution of jackpot prize money in 2024 was as follows:

• Michigan: $42.7 million
• New Jersey: $37.5 million
• Pennsylvania: $28.7 million
• West Virginia: $14.1 million
• Ontario (CAD): $14.1 million

Top Five Jackpots at BetMGM in 2024:

• $6.5 million – Fruit Blaster – New Jersey
• $4 million – Bison Fury Megaways – New Jersey
• $1.2 million – Independence Pays – New Jersey
• $1 million – Bison Fury – Michigan
• $960,920 – 15 Lanterns – West Virginia

The year was marked by notable jackpot moments, including:

Record-breaking Wins: In August 2024, a player at BetMGM Casino in New Jersey won a historic $6.5 million progressive jackpot, the largest in New Jersey’s legalized online casino history. Later in October, another player in West Virginia claimed a $923,347 jackpot on 15 Lanterns, setting a new record for BetMGM’s largest jackpot in the state.

Forty-cent Spin Triumphs: Highlighting the unpredictability of jackpots, a player in Southfield, Michigan, won $1 million on a 40-cent bet playing Bison Fury. Similarly, Jonathan H. from West Virginia turned a 40-cent bet into a $532,969 jackpot on Bison Fury at BetMGM Casino.

Double Jackpot Success: A player on the Borgata Online platform achieved a rare feat by winning two “The Big One Colossal Jackpots” on Bison Fury within nine months. This included a $1 million win in late August 2023 and a $417,404 win in late May 2024.

In addition to its jackpot achievements, BetMGM expanded its online casino offerings in 2024 through initiatives like “The Roar to Riches Slot Tournament,” a hybrid event blending online and land-based play. This tournament exemplified BetMGM’s commitment to innovation and enhancing player experiences across its platforms.

BetMGM’s online casino boasts a robust library of over 3,500 titles across North American markets, featuring one of the largest state-specific exclusive jackpot networks. Titles such as MGM Grand Millions, Bison Fury, Mirage Mega Magma, and Loot’En Khamun and the Dead Sea Scrolls are integral to its expansive jackpot network.

As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets, it remains dedicated to responsible gaming practices. The company integrates industry-leading responsible gaming tools, including GameSense, into its platforms to ensure customers enjoy a safe and entertaining digital experience.

“BetMGM made tremendous strides in 2024 enhancing our online casino with exclusive games, top-tier partnerships and historic jackpot wins,” said Angus Nisbet, Vice President of Gaming, BetMGM. “Our players are at the core of our success, and we will continue to work to set the standard for iGaming excellence as the premier destination for progressive jackpots.”