The most absurd winnings in the history of online casinos
Online casinos regularly surprise their players with unexpected winnings. Some stories are so absurd that they seem fictional, but they are all supported by facts. Below is a selection of cases when luck looked completely illogical.
1. Player from Norway won €11.7 million, forgetting to turn off autospin
The 24-year-old student turned on automatic mode in NetEnt's Mega Fortune and was distracted by household chores. When I returned, I saw that I hit the jackpot of 11.7 million euros. He didn't even see the winning combination itself.
2. No deposit bonus turned into $3.2 million
A Canadian resident checked into a casino, received 10 free spins without a deposit and activated them on the Mega Moolah slot. One of the spins brought a jackpot of more than three million dollars. He did not add a cent to the bill.
3. Pressed by accident - became a millionaire
A mobile player accidentally launched a slot on the way, not intending to play, and after a couple of minutes won $1.4 million. He later admitted that he thought he just closed the ad, but in reality activated the bonus round.
4. Went to "test" and won £13.2 million
The UK resident just wanted to test the interface of the new casino and placed a 25p bet on the Mega Moolah slot. A few minutes later, he hit the largest jackpot in the history of that year - £13.2 million.
5. One bet - €7.9 million
In 2018, in NetEnt Hall of Gods, a player from Finland made only one bet and immediately won €7.9 million. It was his first spin in that slot.
6. The pensioner accidentally pressed the maximum bet and won
A 65-year-old player from Germany launched a slot and accidentally chose the maximum bet - more than €100 per spin. He did not know how to cancel, and left everything as it was. This spin brought him more than €2.5 million.
7. The player was denied verification, and he still received $4 million
The American won $4 million in the progressive jackpot. The casino tried to deny the payment, citing problems with the ID. He sued and won the case, receiving not only winnings, but also compensation of $500,000 for moral damage.
8. Attempt to "check VPN" ended €3 million
An Eastern European player tested a VPN connection to access an international casino. Made a couple of spins in Divine Fortune - and accidentally activated the jackpot. The casino paid the money, despite breaking the rules, because he himself claimed the violation before receiving the win.
9. Winning thanks to autorun error
The player's browser was frozen, and the slot began to restart itself every time it was opened. At one of the automatic launches, he ended up in the bonus round and won $700,000. The casino admitted that it was a bug, but made a payment.
10. Bet 0. 20 AUD brought in more than $1.5 million
The Australian placed a 20 cent bet on the Book of Ra Deluxe slot and activated the freespins. In the bonus game, five characters of the pharaoh fell out - a rare combination with a huge multiplier. It was his first day playing at the casino.
These stories show that online casinos sometimes have winnings that cannot be explained by logic or strategy. They are a reminder that anything is possible in the world of gambling.
1. Player from Norway won €11.7 million, forgetting to turn off autospin
The 24-year-old student turned on automatic mode in NetEnt's Mega Fortune and was distracted by household chores. When I returned, I saw that I hit the jackpot of 11.7 million euros. He didn't even see the winning combination itself.
2. No deposit bonus turned into $3.2 million
A Canadian resident checked into a casino, received 10 free spins without a deposit and activated them on the Mega Moolah slot. One of the spins brought a jackpot of more than three million dollars. He did not add a cent to the bill.
3. Pressed by accident - became a millionaire
A mobile player accidentally launched a slot on the way, not intending to play, and after a couple of minutes won $1.4 million. He later admitted that he thought he just closed the ad, but in reality activated the bonus round.
4. Went to "test" and won £13.2 million
The UK resident just wanted to test the interface of the new casino and placed a 25p bet on the Mega Moolah slot. A few minutes later, he hit the largest jackpot in the history of that year - £13.2 million.
5. One bet - €7.9 million
In 2018, in NetEnt Hall of Gods, a player from Finland made only one bet and immediately won €7.9 million. It was his first spin in that slot.
6. The pensioner accidentally pressed the maximum bet and won
A 65-year-old player from Germany launched a slot and accidentally chose the maximum bet - more than €100 per spin. He did not know how to cancel, and left everything as it was. This spin brought him more than €2.5 million.
7. The player was denied verification, and he still received $4 million
The American won $4 million in the progressive jackpot. The casino tried to deny the payment, citing problems with the ID. He sued and won the case, receiving not only winnings, but also compensation of $500,000 for moral damage.
8. Attempt to "check VPN" ended €3 million
An Eastern European player tested a VPN connection to access an international casino. Made a couple of spins in Divine Fortune - and accidentally activated the jackpot. The casino paid the money, despite breaking the rules, because he himself claimed the violation before receiving the win.
9. Winning thanks to autorun error
The player's browser was frozen, and the slot began to restart itself every time it was opened. At one of the automatic launches, he ended up in the bonus round and won $700,000. The casino admitted that it was a bug, but made a payment.
10. Bet 0. 20 AUD brought in more than $1.5 million
The Australian placed a 20 cent bet on the Book of Ra Deluxe slot and activated the freespins. In the bonus game, five characters of the pharaoh fell out - a rare combination with a huge multiplier. It was his first day playing at the casino.
These stories show that online casinos sometimes have winnings that cannot be explained by logic or strategy. They are a reminder that anything is possible in the world of gambling.
