A guest at Resorts World Las Vegas transformed a $5 wager into an incredible $11.1 million jackpot playing the IGT Megabucks Mega Vault slot machine, according to a statement from the property. This marks the first time a Megabucks jackpot has been won at Resorts World since its opening.
The lucky winner, who chose to remain anonymous, was visiting family in Las Vegas when they landed the massive statewide progressive prize early Wednesday morning. The unexpected windfall highlights the life-changing potential of progressive slot machines on the Las Vegas Strip.