After months of build up after long passing the former record payout for the slot, the Mega Moolah jackpot has finally paid out and with it the record win of £13,213,838.68 was won by a 26-year old British soldier Jonathon Heywood from Cheshire.
The popular Microgaming slot, known around the world as the "Millionaire Maker" has seen its jackpot growing since it was last won by a Canadian player called Mark, who took home $7.5m in Canadian dollars, the equivalent of around £3.5m in British Pounds.
After that win in April, the slot was seeded with the minimum fund of £1m and since then players have been steadily playing hoping that they would be the next lucky winner.
By the summer, the Mega jackpot had already swelled to more than the previous record, which was held by another UK resident, John Orchard of Lincolnshire who won a jackpot in excess of £5.8 million back in December 2012.
It was clear that someone was in line for a payout and the frenzy that followed saw more and more players trying their luck at the game which saw the jackpot creep over the £10m mark, then the £11m mark, £12m mark and then just a week or so ago, it reached an unprecedented £13m.
In the end, it was the 26-year old from Crewe who won the jackpot on the 6th October. The soldier, who has served a tour in Afghanistan, was playing the slot for 25p a spin at Betway Casino when the Mega Moolah Jackpot Bonus Game flashed up on screen.
This time, instead of the Mini, Minor or Major jackpot being won, it was THE Mega jackpot that the soldier landed, pocketing a stunning £13.2m jackpot.
After his win, Jonathon stated: "It's all so surreal and I can't come to terms with it just yet. I just keep staring at my screen and seeing this huge number in my Betway account."
It's some good news for the Crewe-based soldier in what has been a tough year that has seen hid grandfather die and his father suffering in need of a heart and lung transplant. Jonathon has vowed that he will use his windfall firstly to secure the best possible treatment for his father.
Alan Alger, a spokesman for Betway Casino added: "We are delighted for Jonathon and having met him the day after his win, we can honestly say that this couldn't (have) happen(ed) to a nicer young man. We hope he really enjoys the world record win."
Following the news of the biggest win on their flagship slot, Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever was also quick to add his congratulations to the winner: "We have the longest-standing progressive jackpot network, having launched the first internet progressive jackpot in 1998, as we as the biggest having paid out half a billion euros to date" Raatgever stated on Sunday.
"Our progressive jackpot network has set many records since its inception, but I'm absolutely overjoyed to say that our software has generated the world's largest ever online jackpot win. Many congratulations to Jonathon on his life-changing and historic win!"
The signs are that after having sorted treatment for his father out, Jonathon plans to do just that.
"It's amazing" Jonathon stated "The first thing I will spend it on is the best possible medical treatment for my dad. That's more important than anything. Family comes first and I'd give all this money back for him to be healthy again."
He will then use some of his money to treat himself to something a little flashier to drive.
"I'm trying not to get carried away and I really don't know what else I'm going to buy with the money, apart from a yellow Bentley Continental GT."
"I've never even dreamed of driving a Bentley, let alone owning one. I've got a Fiat Punto at the moment!" he told reporters. Despite winning the money on the 6th October, Jonathon was so stunned that he turned in for work the next day.
Since then the Mega Moolah jackpot has been reset back to its seeding amount of a million and players are already trying to be the next player to land a big jackpot.
Read more about the Mega Moolah winners or visit Betway Casino.
LINK http://www.megamoolah.com/news/record-breaking-132m-mega-moolah-jackpot-won-by-26-year-old-uk-soldier-64
Go Wild Casino is a Microgaming-powered site that’s attempting to push the limits of service when it comes to online gambling. With a “let the revolution begin” slogan the aim of the casino is clear – to provide excellent games, great customer service and most importantly to pay winners quickly! Too many casinos forget that it is players that keep a casino running but not so at Go Wild – here the player is definitely the center of attention. Sadly US players are not welcome here but players from elsewhere are free to enjoy what this Maltese-licensed casino has to offer.
VISIT GO WILD CASINO
Software and Games:
Go Wild operates using the Microgaming platform and as such players are able to bet via both a no-download version of the casino and a full ‘bells and whistles’ download interface. The latter is definitely the one to go for if you are able to install software on your computer. With the full range of games plus exclusive download-only features only available in the download software, players are sure to be dazzled by the experience. Of course, the no-download software is still good and is particularly handy for those on slow connections or where installation of software isn’t possible.
As with all respectable casinos, Go Wild offers a plethora of games and at the time of testing over 300 were available from within the casino lobby. These include traditional games such as Blackjack, Video Poker and Roulette as well as cool, cutting-edge slot machines. Many of the newer slots are tied in with well known brands such as Lord of the Rings so players can immediately get stuck in with an added buzz being injected by the familiar names.
The casino accepts accounts in multiple currencies with the Euro, Dollar and UK pound (amongst others) all accepted.
Game Presentation:
Microgaming has always been at the cutting edge of creating gaming software having been operating since pretty much the start of the online casino craze. However, in recent years this software house has gone from strength to strength with bigger and better games released now pretty much on a monthly basis. As a result players at Go Wild can expect the very best in online gaming with pretty much every game showcasing superb graphics, smooth animations and realistic sound effects. The slot games in particular are second-to-none with the video slots offering a better-than-Vegas with their mix of bonus rounds, wild symbols and multi-line payoffs.
Those that like more traditional games will also be satisfied here though. Blackjack comes in many varieties, for example Vegas Strip Rules, Atlantic City and European style. Similarly Roulette can be played with either a European or American wheel. It’s this mix of games that really does make playing at Go Wild fun.
What’s more, table games can be played from just 1 credit and the slot games start at just a 0.01 per line minimum.
With many in game features such as strategy cards, auto play and game speed control adding to the mix, from a game presentation viewpoint Go Wild really doesn’t get much better.
Cash, Deposits and Withdrawals:
Like all Microgaming-powered casinos Go wild is a well funded venture (unlike many software providers, Microgaming ask for proof of assets before awarding software licenses). As such, players should have no problems when it comes to moving cash around.
Players can deposit using a multitude of deposit options including credit card, debit card, bank wire and eWallet. In fact, Go Wild pretty much accepts any current deposit method going.
Similarly withdrawals are also handled efficiently. All withdrawals start processing around 24 hours after the cash in request is made (until this time withdrawals are reversible). The process then takes around another 48 hours to complete in total. However, there is a ‘fast cash’ scheme that members can apply to for even faster processing. This is pretty decent, although players should be aware that this casino does have a limit of 5000 credits payout maximum per month. You can win more than this amount, but the withdrawal payout will be ‘staggered’. This is a shame as it slightly tarnishes an otherwise impeccable service. Having said that, only very big bettors are likely to be affected by this rule anyway.
VISIT GO WILD CASINO
Bonuses and Terms and Conditions:
Go Wild, like many casinos, tries to attract new players and keeping them loyal by offering free money incentives. For new sign-ups up to $1000 can be claimed on an initial 3 deposits and free spin slot bonuses are also thrown in to sweeten the deal. The casino also runs regular promotions offering additional deposit bonuses, wagering competition and free spin days resulting in additional free money coming the player’s way.
Of course, all free money needs to be wagered and at Go Wild this is managed through the in-casino bonus system. This sees all bonus money retained in a separate pot. Players can then convert credits to real money 10 credits at a time by wagering the amount 30x. There are no restrictions on games played although players should note that not all games contribute their true value (e.g. a $1 Blackjack bet adds only $0.10 to wagering calculations).
Customer Support:
Customer support is well handled at Go Wild with players able to get help via live chat, email and telephone. We were particularly impressed with the live chat facility as we were able to get our conversation transferred directly to the Pit Boss – not something easily achieved at other casinos. We definitely got the feeling this casinos cares for its players and they are more than an avenue to simply making money. As such, players should rest assured that any problems will be quickly dealt with at this casino.
Other Comments and Summary:
Go Wild comes across as a casino really trying hard to live up to its ‘start the revolution’ tag line. With excellent games and superb customer support the casino demonstrates well the commitment to keeping the player happy. With a nice bonus scheme thrown in and quick payouts if players win, there really is no reason not to stick around at this casino. Of course, not every player will win but this casino works hard to making playing experiences enjoyable regardless of whether the player wins or loses!
LINK http://www.online-gambling.com/reviews/go-wild-casino
Two lucky players won progressive jackpots on slots and table games over the New Year's weekend. ...
Two lucky players won progressive jackpots on slots and table games over the New Year's weekend.
Linda, an Elite Rewards Club member from Galt, Calif., was visiting Red Hawk with her son to celebrate the New Year. They were having a great time playing some of their favorite slots. Linda said she had been on a lucky streak all day and wanted to try out the new Triple Blazin' 7s ™ Quick Hit Platinum slot machine. After playing for less than 20 minutes the video symbols revealed the top progressive payout of $210,059. It took Linda a moment to realize she'd won, and she was in shock to see she'd hit a six-figure jackpot.
The winning continued throughout the holiday weekend with a Fortune Pai Gow Poker progressive jackpot. A Platinum Rewards Club member from Elk Grove, who wished to remain anonymous, was at Red Hawk enjoying some of her favorite table games. As Red Hawk Casino offers a $1 Pai Gow Progressive side bet, the lowest in Northern California, she decided to try her luck. Our lucky winner placed the small side bet and was dealt a seven card straight flush that resulted in a $91,503 progressive jackpot.
"Red Hawk continues to provide guests with a large variety of table games and slots, along with first-class customer service, proving once again why we are voted Sacramento's 'Best Casino'," says Bryan deLugo, general manager.
Red Hawk Casino has been awarding more jackpots, to more winners, more often. Visit www.redhawkcasino.com to see all of the recent winners or download the all-new myRedHawk™ mobile app. Red Hawk Casino is conveniently located on Highway 50 at Red Hawk Parkway. Call 888-573-3495 for more information.
Linda celebrates a $210,059 slot jackpot at Red Hawk Casino.
Astonishing buildings, mind-blowing views, lively crowds of people, fancy cars and thousands of shiny casinos, non-stop fun and excitement that can take your breath away. There is only one place in the world where you can see the Eiffel tower, the Colosseum, Taj Mahal and a desert at the same place; the only destination where you can go and see a bit of the whole world; the only place that can make you rich in the blink of an eye – Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps.
Las Vegas is a dream destination for many people in the world and it’s also a dream come true for many others, who have experienced the unforgettable and indescribable feeling of being there and becoming part of what Vegas really is. There is a huge number of casinos, where enthusiasts from all over the globe go to, wishing to get a lucky number and become rich, and others who go there simply to feel the spirit of this unique place.
There are so many amazing casinos which can catch your attention and make you want to get in and gamble, that it’s hard to choose which ones among all you should go to. Therefore, in this article we want to share our experience with you and make a list of the top ten casinos in Las Vegas that you simply must visit.
The Stratosphere Casino
The Stratosphere in Las Vegas is a casino, hotel and tower, all of which are combined to form an incredible set of buildings that you can see the whole city from. With its over three hundred and fifty metres, the tower is considered the largest free-standing one in the United States and the second one in the Western Hemisphere. The casino-hotel is a separate building which is the tallest structure in Las Vegas. It is situated on Las Vegas Boulevard, north from Las Vegas Strip. In 1990, an American entrepreneur and casino-owner, Bob Stupak, came up with the idea of building a giant ape that would serve to carry customers up and down the columns of the tower.
The original conception was to create the tallest free-standing building in the whole world by then with a hight of 553 metres. However, the plan was not accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration due to potential safety risks that might occur because of the nearby McCarran International Airport. In 1993, while the tower was still under construction, it caught fire. This led to necessary repairs that took some time and delayed a lot the whole process of building the tower.
In 1996, the construction was finally completed and put in use. There are two observation decks on the top of the tower, four speed rides and a restaurant. The 7 400-square-metre casino offers entertainment, such as slot machines, 50 different table games, over 1 500 video poker and slot machines, a sports book and a poker room.
Binion’s
![Binion"s Casino Las Vegas](http://www.casinonewsdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Binions.jpg "Binion"s Casino")
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, formerly known as Binion’s Horseshoe, is one of the best casinos in Las Vegas. It is located on the Fremont Street Experience and is owned by TLC Casino Enterprises. Its name comes from its former owner, Benny Binion, whose family founded the casino-hotel in 1951. At first, the casino was in an old riverboat style, with velvet wallpaper and low ceilings. It was the very first carpeted casino and also the first one to offer comps to its customers.
The whole family was involved in the process of the casino’s proper functioning until Benny Binion was put in prison and sold his share of the casino to his fellow-gambler, Joe Brown. When Brown took over the whole casino, he installed a display on the floor, which became very famous for its price of one million. It was later recreated and it has been the casino’s attraction ever since. Visiting Binion’s is considered one of the must-do things when going to Las Vegas for the fact that it’s a classic casino where you can still sense the spirit of the old times. Binion’s is also the place where the World Series of Poker was born and held.
New York-New York
New York-New York is another great casino-hotel resort in Las Vegas that is worth seeing. It is located on Las Vegas Boulevard South and has a gaming space of over 7800 square metres. As its name implies, New York-New York is influenced a lot by the city of New York. The style of the building reminds of the old New York style and there are a few towers, which resemble the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
There are more important New York signs there, such as a lake in front of the casino, which is a representation of New York Harbour, a 45-metre-tall replica of the Statue Of Liberty and also replicas of several other New York buildings, such as the Whitney Museum Of American Art and the Soldier and Sailors Monument.
Within the resort, there are many restaurants, gambling areas, lounges and shops, named after different neighbourhoods in New York City. The building process of New York-New York was completed at the cost of 460 million dollars and the casino opened in 1997. It is mainly famous for its roller coaster, formerly known as Manhattan Express, which resembles traditional New York checker taxi. It goes through the whole property and allows visitors to take a trip and see the interior and exterior of the resort.
The Mirage
The Mirage is one of the most impressive casino-hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. It is connected by a tram to Treasure Island, which is another casino-hotel. There is a marquee in front of the Mirage casino, which is considered the biggest free-standing marquee in the whole world. The casino was designed by Joel Bergman and built by Steve Wynn. It opened in 1989 and was the first casino resort to be built with money from Wall Street junk bonds. By that time, the Mirage was the most expensive casino with a total cost of about 630 million dollars. The construction contains a lot of gold, including the windows, whose golden colour is a result of the gold dust that is used in the tinting process.
The casino-hotel is considered the father and founder of today’s conception of Las Vegas. There are several attractions in the resort, such as a secret garden and dolphin habitat, an artificial volcano, rainforest flora at the entrance, a poolside nude area and a huge 16×2,4-metre aquarium at the reception. Many important boxing events have taken place in the resort, such as the match between Felix Trinidad and Freddie Pendleton.
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace is another amazing casino-hotel that is in the top ten casinos in Las Vegas. It is situated on the west side of the Las Vegas Strip and is owned by Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The casino has a total gaming space of about 15 500 square metres and offers a lot of facilities and entertainment. The building of Caesars Palace started in 1962, when a motel-owner, Jay Sarno, came up with a concept for an attractive resort in a Roman style.
The constructions process was completed in the summer of 1966 and the casino-hotel opened its doors for customers. The idea behind the casino was to create something that evokes the feeling of royalty with its Roman water fountains and landscapes.
The resort offers a wide range of fashionable stores and a huge sports book that is worth watching. Bringing a real Roman touch, there is a replica of the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The construction serves as an entertainment venue, which can host over 4 200 people, who want to attend concerts of different famous performers, such as Celine Dion, Cher, Elton John, Luis Miguel, Sheryl Crow, Gloria Estefan, Bette Midler and others. In 2009, President Barack Obama performed in a one-night show in the Colosseum, called ‘A Good Fight’.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, also referred to as ‘TI’, is a casino-hotel, situated on the Las Vegas Strip. It is connected by free tram to The Mirage casino and also by a pedestrian bridge to the Fashion Show Mall, which is a big shopping centre. The hotel is one of the best ones in Las Vegas and it has received a Four Diamond rating every year since 1999. The building of Treasure Island was completed in 1993 at the cost of 450 million dollars.
At first, the idea was to build an additional tower to The Mirage. However, this plan developed to designing a whole separate casino-hotel resort. The original plan was to build the casino in a pirate style with a marquee with skulls and crossbones and a stage for pirate battles every night. However, in 2003 the theme of the casino and hotel was changed to a more adult-friendly environment, with a hot tub, a night bar and a different exterior colour, which changed from orange to dark maroon.
Treasure Island hosts the ‘Mystere’ show of Cirque du Soleil, which is considered the best show in Las Vegas. The pirate ‘Buccaneer Bay’ show was replaced with ‘Sirens’ Cove’ and ‘The Sirens of TI’ in 2003. The show programmes included dancing, singing, half-naked pirates and many audio-visual effects, all of which were meant to attract adult audience. However, the show was stopped in 2013 due to construction.
Hard Rock
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is another entertainment resort which is worth visiting. Owned and operated by Brookfield Asset Management and Warner Gaming, LLC, the 6,8-hectare property is situated on Paradise Road in Las Vegas. Its total gaming space is 2 800 square metres but gaming earns the resort only about thirty per cent of its income. Hard Rock is in contemporary chick style and it offers many facilities and ways to keep visitors entertained, such as a nightclub, cocktail lounges, many shops, six restaurants, a Tahiti-style beach, a poker room, a music venue and many more.
The resort was planned and built by Peter Morton in 1995. It was expanded and renovated a few times through the years, as the last time was in 2010. In 2002, a famous rock musician, John Entwistle from ‘The Who’, died in one of the hotel rooms, which is no longer released for guests but only visited by fans, who want to pay tribute to Entwistle. Entertainment that the resort offers includes ‘Vanity’ club, ‘The Joint’, ‘Rehab’ and ‘Vinyl’. ‘The Joint’ is a rock club, where many popular musicians have performed, such as Guns N Roses, The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Oasis and others.
‘Vanity’ is a nightclub which has two bars and sixty VIP booths. The attraction of the club is a cyclone chandelier above the dance floor which sprawls. ‘Rehab’ is an event, which is considered the original pool party of Las Vegas. It takes place every Sunday, turning Hard Rock into an open daytime pool party. Many famous DJs play music there, such as Tiesto, Fedde Le Grand and many more.
Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is situated on the Las Vegas Strip and is owned by MGM Resorts International. The casino has a total space of 12 500 square metres and it’s styled in a South-East Asian theme. The resort was opened in the winter of 1996 as a Hawaiian-styled ‘Project Paradise’ resort. However, two years later the resort was renovated and its name was changed to ‘Mandalay Bay’, although there isn’t an actual bay in the capital of Burma – Mandalay.
In 2003, a Convention centre was added to the resort, which was announced the fifth largest one in the United States with its 93 thousand square metres. It includes a few ballrooms with a size up to 9 000 metres. The resort has a big shopping mall, called ‘Mandalay Place’, 24 restaurants, bars and lounges, an event centre, a shark reef aquarium and a 4,5-hectare Mandalay beach, which includes a wave pool, a small waterfall, three heated pools, a Lazy River water ride and a swimming pool for children.
The Shark Reef is a salt-water aquarium, which contains one of the biggest tanks in North America. Show programmes which take place at the resort permanently are ‘Chicago’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Michael Jackson: One’.
The Palms
The Palms Casino Resort is one of the most popular casinos is Las Vegas. It is located on Flamingo Road, near the Las Vegas Strip. The resort includes a 8 800-square metre casino, a Michelin-recognised restaurant, a recording studio and the Pearl concert theatre that can host up to 2 500 people. Made in a modern, neo-retro style, the resort is similar to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, with which it competes. Developed by George Maloof in 2000, the resort project was completed in September 2001 and two months later opened its doors to a huge crowd of people.
The Palms has several nightclubs and lounges, some of which are situated in one of the three towers at the resort. The second tower is called ‘Fantasy Tower’ and includes a two-story suite which has a basketball court. Other suits in the tower are the King Pin suite, the Barbie suite and the G suite. The casino includes all of the classic and latest table games, stylish bars and plush lounges, where you can take a break from the lively gaming spirit.
Bellagio
Bellagio is the last on our list but not the least casino in Las Vegas that offers an incredible time. It is a luxurious casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, the company that owns Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Bellagio is famous for its elegance and style that is inspired by the lake town of Bellagio in Italy. The casino opened in 1998 and has a total gaming space of 10 800 square metres.
Bellagio offers many facilities and is well-known for its professional poker room. Many poker experts play there, referring to the casino as ‘The Office’. The reason why they choose Bellagio is its high table limits. The casino also hosts many tournaments of the World Poker Tour. It offers a range of gaming slots, table games, a race and a sports book.
The resort includes many attractions, such as the Fountain of Bellagio, which is a huge fountain with choreographed water that is set to performs to light and sounds. Bellagio also contains several restaurants and bars, a conservatory, botanical gardens and a gallery of fine art, which offers exhibitions of works of fine art.
LINK http://www.casinonewsdaily.com/top-10-casinos-in-las-vegas
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