Caesars player wins $1.2m in record-setting online casino payout
A Caesars Palace Online Casino player in New Jersey has secured the platform's biggest-ever jackpot, with $1.2m paid out by the US online casino on January 18, 2026.
News comes by way of an official statement issued by Caesars Entertainment following the mega payout, where the iGaming company confirmed that the jackpot had been triggered by a $30 wager.
It was also revealed that the eye-watering haul was earned through IGT PlayDigital's MegaJackpots Cash Eruption – an online slot renowned for massive cash rewards.
Commenting on their titanic jackpot win, the lucky Caesars NJ casino player outlined unabashed excitement: "I was so excited, I couldn't believe it."
And, discussing how they might spend the money, the player – who also participates in Caesars Rewards – had only one focus in mind: "I plan to take care of my family."
January Cash Eruption jackpot follows big wins in 2025
According to Caesars, this was the same title that awarded over $1.1m in jackpots via two separate bets during a seven-day window in September 2025 across Caesars platforms.
On September 18, 2025, one player claimed $603,000 through MegaJackpots Cash Eruption – triggered by a bet worth just $15.
Six days later, on September 24, another player clinched $527,000 via the same slot. In that particular instance, the successful wager was recorded at only $0.60 – just shy of an 880,000x turnaround.
Notably, both winners were located in the same US state at the time of these jackpots being dished out.
Caesars Chief lauds Cash Eruption for "memorable moments"
Speaking after confirmation of the $1.2m jackpot, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Palace Online Casino, Matthew Sunderland, praised the IGT slot for continuing to achieve new milestones for the iGaming community:
"MegaJackpots Cash Eruption continues to deliver memorable moments for our players on Caesars Palace Online Casino. When a favorite title reaches milestones like this, it reinforces why we focus on a seamless experience and engaging content that resonates with our players."
IGT Digital CEO Gil Rotem echoed that sentiment, pointing to the slot's ongoing high stature within the iGaming industry:
"MegaJackpots Cash Eruption continues its reign as one of the most widely enjoyed games in the IGT PlayDigital content portfolio and a $1.2m jackpot payout can even further boost the game's popularity with players.
"Caesars Palace Online Casino is maximizing the reach of MegaJackpots Cash Eruption across its online casino platforms, and lucky players are reaping the benefits via record-setting jackpots in multiple states."
What is Cash Eruption?
MegaJackpots Cash Eruption is a five-reel, three-row online slot featuring three main bonus games:
- Free spins: Re-triggerable cost-free spins
- Hold & win: A respin bonus tied to four tiered jackpots
- Expanding wilds: Increases a wild's coverage area, potentially forming new combinations
The MegaJackpots symbol stands as your key unlocking tantalizing rewards – with opportunities to land high-value cash payouts on each spin.
And, as MegaJackpots Cash Eruption leverages a progressive jackpot mechanic, players can accumulate varying prizes – with no two jackpots ever being the same.
Players aged 21 and older can enjoy MegaJackpots Cash Eruption via Caesars Palace Online Casino and other brand platforms in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ontario and West Virginia.
