$1.2 million poker win at Horseshoe Council Bluffs Casino

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Caesars Entertainment is thrilled to announce that Michael, a longtime and loyal Caesars Rewards member, hit a life-changing $1.2 million jackpot on Saturday, 7 February 2026, becoming the first million-dollar winner of Iowa’s new multi-casino progressive jackpot that includes Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel and Casino, Horseshoe Council Bluffs Casino, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo. Michael landed the massive prize after hitting a royal flush on Ultimate Texas Hold’em, marking a historic moment for gaming in the state.

Michael has been a proud Caesars Rewards member for more than 30 years, with his loyalty dating back to the Harveys Council Bluffs era. He continues to choose Caesars Entertainment destinations because, in his words, they “feel like home,” and he truly loves being part of the Caesars family.

Thomas Roberts, Senior Vice President & General Manager for Harrah’s & Horseshoe Council Bluffs, congratulated Michael on the milestone win and expressed gratitude for his decades of loyalty.

“Michael embodies what makes our Caesars Rewards community so special,” Roberts said. “We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible jackpot with him and thank him for choosing to play with us for so many years.”

The new multi-casino progressive jackpot links several Caesars Entertainment properties across Iowa, offering players the chance to win increasingly larger prizes on a variety of table games.