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Player wins over $1.2 million jackpot on slot machine at Detroit casino

Win breaks record for largest jackpot ever at MGM Grand Detroit

People gamble during the launch of legalized sports betting in Michigan at the MGM Grand Detroit casino in Detroit, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

DETROIT – A player won more than $1.2 million on a slot machine at a Detroit casino.

The MGM Grand Detroit player won $1,271,645 on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, while playing on the Dragon Link slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming.

This win is the largest jackpot ever recorded at MGM Grand Detroit since it opened in 1999. The previous jackpot record at MGM Grand Detroit was for $1,127,425 won in July 2008.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate a record-breaking jackpot win at MGM Grand Detroit,” shared Matt Buckey, President of MGM Grand Detroit. “Moments like these highlight the top-tier gaming experience we offer our guests every day. Seeing our players win big is always a source of excitement for our team.”

MGM Grand Detroit was the first casino in Michigan to introduce the $1 million high-limit progressive jackpot Dragon Link slot machine in July 2024.

If you believe you have a gambling problem, you can call 800-270-7117 or text 248-648-3363 for confidential support.


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Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer.

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