Microgaming Makes It’s Seventh Millionaire In 2020

Isle of Man based software giant Microgaming have made seven millionaires in the space of seven months during 2020. The latest winner on Microgaming's progressive jackpot network won €1,650,382.89 in July 2020, while playing online at Spin Casino.

Updated: 26 January 2024 By Becky Mosley

Isle of Man based software giant Microgaming have made seven millionaires in the space of seven months during 2020. The latest winner on Microgaming’s progressive jackpot network won €1,650,382.89 in July 2020, while playing online at Spin Casino.

Major Millions Slot Win

The UK player who wishes to remain anonymous, struck gold while playing Microgaming’s progressive slot Major Millions, after staking a £3 bet, they now become the seventh millionaire in as many months. The same as with all winnings from Microgaming’s network, this will be paid in a lump sum rather than annuities.The latest winner is the third to have won a seven-figure jackpot playing the popular slot Major Millions in 2020. On the 14th March a prize jackpot of €1,650,910.31 was claimed, then on the 12th June a lucky winner claimed the €1,203,349.99 jackpot. Along with Major Millions, other popular slots have created millionaire wins including the famous Mega Moolah slot, Atlantean Treasures and Absolootly Mad: Mega Moolah.

Progressive Slot Popularity

Microgaming’s progressive jackpot network of games has become ever-popular amongst players around the globe. Since the addition of new titles in 2020 they have continued creating life-changing wins, with more than 500 players pocketing €10,000 or more.A spokesperson for UK Spin Casino said, “ We are absolutely thrilled for our winner, who has become a millionaire over night. Microgaming’s Major Millions has always been a popular game and we are delighted that the new 5 reel version is proving similarly so with our customers.” CEO at Microgaming John Coleman said, “ With total lifetime payouts exceeding €1.2 billlion, Microgaming’s progressive jackpot network has had an outstanding year to date, driven by a number of new game releases, including Wheel of Wishes, Atlantean Treasures and Absolootly Mad. We look forward to building on this momentum over the coming months, hosting more feature-rich games that feed into our leading jackpots, which have paid out over €115 million across 2,571,389 jackpots so far this year – that’s more than eight payouts every minute on average.” To play any of Microgaming’s progressive jackpot network of games head over to an online casino who offer Microgaming slots and games .

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