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The year 2025 marked a milestone for US online casinos, with jackpots reaching unprecedented heights alongside soaring revenues.

Progressive jackpots shattered previous records, offering bettors thrilling opportunities and signaling strong growth in the online casino sector nationwide.

Historic jackpot wins across US online casinos

In 2025, the US online casino landscape saw several historic jackpot wins, largely driven by leading operators like DraftKings Casino.

DraftKings’ Michigan online casino set the tone early by awarding a $9.28 million jackpot on a $0.20 bet playing Irish Pot Luck in February. However, the biggest headline came in November when a Michigan player hit a staggering $22.4 million jackpot on Huff N’ Even More Puff, setting a new US record.

This progressive jackpot success was fueled in part by the combined jackpot pools across DraftKings Casino and Golden Nugget Casino, both under the same ownership.

Overall, DraftKings reported over 30,000 progressive jackpot winners in 2025, including 35 jackpots exceeding $1 million across online slots. Other operators like BetMGM Casino also contributed with multi-million-dollar jackpots, further highlighting a competitive and lucrative market landscape.

Jackpot sizes expected to grow

The surge in record jackpots means more opportunities to land life-changing wins at relatively low stakes.

With online casino monthly revenues nearing $1 billion and jackpot totals surpassing $22 million, the market is thriving and attracting a growing player base. Operators benefit from this momentum by pooling jackpot prizes across multiple platforms, increasing jackpot sizes and appeal.

This trend enhances the player experience, encouraging longer play and greater engagement. Regulatory frameworks across key states remain stable, fostering a safe and expanding environment for online gambling.

Based on reporting by Drew Ellis for SBD.