TOP-10 of machines with fixed millionth payments

1. Megabucks - $39.7M (Excalibur, Las Vegas, 2003)

Net: Megabucks (IGT)

Minimum bet: $1- $3

Mechanics: progressive, pool combined ~ 1,000 cars in Vegas

Winner: Anonymous Los Angeles Engineer, Invested $100, Won $39.7 Million

2. Desert Inn — $34,9 М (Las Vegas, 2000)

Automatic: Megabucks (IGT)

Bet: $3 per spin

Winner: Cynthia Jay Brennan, bet $27 (€≈30) won $34.9 million

3. Palace Station — $27,58 М (Las Vegas, 1998)

Automatic: Megabucks (IGT)

Bet: $3 per spin

Winner: Retro Slot Debut; anonymous retro stewardess won $27.58 million

4. Mega Fortune — €17,9 М (~$20 М, 2013)

Provider: NetEnt

Bet: €0.25

Mechanics: The Global Progressive of Mega Fortune's WowPot Network

Winner: Finnish player, €17.9 million - world record at that time

5. Mega Moolah — £13,2 М (~$20,8 М, 2015)

Provider: Microgaming

Bet: £0.25

Mechanics: Mega Moolah network with four jackpot levels

Winner: Jon Heywood British Soldier, Bet £0.25, Won £13.2m

6. Mega Fortune Dreams - $24M (online, anonymous 40-year-old player)

Provider: NetEnt

Bet: $0.25

Winner: Swede poker player scooped $24 million on Mega Fortune; part gave to charity

7. Absolootly Mad Mega Moolah — €19,4 М (~$23 М, 2021)

Provider: Microgaming

Bet: €15

Winner: Belgian wins €19.4m on Absolutely Mad Mega Moolah at Napoleon Sports and Casino

8. Rampart Casino - $14.3M (Las Vegas, date unknown)

Automatic: Megabucks (IGT)

Bet: $3 per spin

Winner: Anonymous gambler wins $14.3M at Rampart Casino

9. Mega Moolah — £11,5 М (~$14,5 М, 2025)

Provider: Microgaming

Bet: £1.50

Winner: Arron Freeman Scotter bet £1.50 on Mega Moolah to win £11.5m

10. Wealthy Monkey — $1,520,988 (2024)

Provider: Spinomenal

Bet: $100

Platform: DraftKings Casino (NJ)

Winner: Punter scooped $1,520,988 on Wealthy Monkey in one session

Conclusion

Millions of drops are the result of large-scale pools and progressive networks, where each part of the bet goes to the total jackpot. From Megabucks Las Vegas to Mega Moolah and Mega Fortune world records, these examples show that big wins are possible with minimal bets if you enter the right machine with the right strategy and bankroll discipline. Good luck hunting your million!