Gambler in Colorado breaks record with $1M jackpot win

A lucky player in Colorado made history by hitting the largest casino win the state has ever seen.
The life-changing jackpot of $1,085,435.89 came from a single $50 spin on the Dragon Link slot machine at Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk.
The anonymous winner hit the jackpot on January 23, well before the casino made the news public. Monarch Casino confirmed that this is the biggest win in its 12-year history, making it an unforgettable moment for both the player and the casino staff.
Monarch Casino Resort Spa director of marketing, Erica Ferris, said:
“Jackpots like these are extremely rare, and to see one happen, our gaming floor was quite the spectacle.”
First jackpot in over a decade
While million-dollar jackpots are not rare in Las Vegas, Colorado hasn’t seen a massive jackpot in over a decade. The last record was set in 2017 when a Colorado Springs resident, Rebecca, won $805,329 at Wildwood Casino.
Other notable wins include Megan’s $568,319 payout in 2021 and Todd’s $501,591 win in 2017, both at Wildwood Casino. But with this latest victory, Monarch Casino now holds the jackpot crown.