DraftKings player wins largest online casino jackpot in US history

(PRESS RELEASE) -- On 26 February, 2025, DraftKings Casino awarded $9.28 million, the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history, to one lucky DraftKings customer in Michigan.

The historic jackpot, which started at $1,000,000 and has been growing since February 2024, was won on a $.20 bet playing Irish Pot Luck.

This multi-million dollar jackpot was part of DraftKings Casino’s proprietary Single Level Progressive Jackpot offering – technology that was built entirely in house – which allows DraftKings customers to opt-in to make an additional wager on several jackpot-eligible games including DraftKings Rocket, DraftKings Fire Buffalo and DraftKings Blackjack, for a chance at winning the progressive jackpot. Please see the full list of jackpots that can be viewed here.

"It’s been exciting to watch this historic jackpot climb to a record-breaking $9.28 million, giving a DraftKings Casino customer in Michigan an incredible, life-changing experience while engaging with our product,” said Jason March, Vice President of iGaming Marketing and Operations at DraftKings. “To be able to award the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history is an amazing testament to the DraftKings Casino team who work tirelessly to deliver customers a best-in-class experience. Congratulations to the winner, we look forward to celebrating our next big jackpot win.”