Slot machines enjoy a comfortable position within popular culture, and there are plenty of players who love to take their chance on the reels. But what really attracts people to them is the potential of landing a life-changing jackpot. Here are a few of the biggest slot machine wins 2015 has had to offer.
- Gracie Salinas Wins $22.8 Million
In April of 2022, a Mohegan Sun guest hit it big on the Wheel of Fortune slots. Although the player has opted to remain anonymous, it is clear that her winnings were substantial. This was the largest IGT jackpot to be won at the casino since 2003, and the lucky player will definitely be living the multi-millionaire lifestyle for a while to come. - Norma Jean Lewis Wins $819,000
It is not every day that you see a million dollars sitting on a slot machine’s payline, but this is exactly what happened to a 71-year-old woman named Norma Jean Lewis in Ohio in 2015. The retiree had been playing a penny machine called ‘Million Dollar Mania’ when she won the staggering payout. She said that she would use her jackpot to pay off her mortgage and help out with family expenses. - Jon Heywood Wins $24 Million
A member of the British military, John Heywood, is a household name thanks to his remarkable online slot machine win in September of 2015. The soldier’s small bet of just 25p was enough to turn him into a multi-millionaire thanks to the infamous Mega Moolah progressive slot. The winner is now a multi-millionaire, and he has used his prize money to improve the lives of his friends and family. - Katrina Bookman Wins $42.9 Million
A New Yorker’s luck turned to tears and then joy in the same day when she won a massive jackpot on a slot machine at Resort World Casino in Jamaica, Queens. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that she would split the jackpot with her family and then buy a larger home. - Darren Ashley Wins $3 Million
A man from Long Island has become a bit of a celebrity after hitting a massive jackpot on the Wheel of Fortune Triple Star slot machine at Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York. The name of the winner has not been released, but he says that he will use his win to help his family with bills and to buy a vacation for everyone. Darren also wants to invest some of his winnings. In addition, he plans to open a charity to help those who struggle with addictions. This is one of the biggest slot wins in New York state history. It is worth noting that a New York lottery official verified the winning ticket. He also said that the casino complied with all New York State gambling laws. The Empire City Casino has even launched a new TV ad campaign featuring the huge jackpot winner.
