Huge jackpot approaches $4.5 million at Austrlian site

SYDNEY, Australia -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Pokies and slots players from all around Australia and New Zealand are rushing to jump online and try their luck at one of the biggest online gambling jackpots in Internet history. Pokies are Australian versions of slot machines and are widely seen across many bars, pubs and clubs in the country. However, only recently have they become an extremely appealing option for players in Australia.

The jackpot, available through www.onlinepokies.com.au, has topped the $4 million mark and is fast-approaching $4.5 million -- a genuine life-changing amount of money.

A spokesperson for the website said the following about the benefits of playing online: "We believe that you would be crazy not to play on the Internet as the facts speak for themselves. Online pokies pay out a lot more than the opportunities you find in bars, clubs and pubs in Australia. Think about it -- slots are designed to make money to support the establishment they are in. They are designed to payout about 90% (as best), which means that your losses go in to running the establishment, which is fair enough."

"However, by playing online, you can benefit from huge sign up bonuses -- up to $1,000 completely free to test your luck -- the jackpots are much higher than those in pubs or clubs across Australia and the chance of winning is so much higher -- it just makes sense," continued the spokesperson.

At the time of going to press, the website jackpot stood at a mind-boggling $4,385,000. It is available to anyone living in Australia and New Zealand, and the website's operators also explained the $1,000 free bonus for all new players.

"The concept is quite simple. The jackpot has grown so much and many believe that it is due to pay out at any time, so the online casino decided to offer a sign up bonus for all new players wanting to have a go at trying their luck. When you register a new account, you can claim up to $1,000 completely free to have a go at winning the money -- it's a good idea and one that probably won't last for long!"

To check the current live jackpot for the online pokies and slots -- and to access the free sign up bonus -- visit the company's website, www.OnlinePokies.com.au.