Fortunate player hits first-ever $1m jackpot at Resorts World New York City

• Resorts World New York City reached an important milestone, awarding its first-ever seven-figure single jackpot payout
• One player who was enjoying Aristocrat’s Million Dollar Dragon Link hit the game’s jackpot for a whopping $1,009,357.41 payday
• Robert DeSalvio, Genting America East’s President, comments

New York City’s premier gaming and entertainment destination, Resorts World New York City, hit a milestone moment in its history after awarding the first-ever seven-figure jackpot.

Million Dollar Dragon Link progressive slot machine delivers a life-changing payout

Resorts World New York City confirmed Monday that one incredibly lucky player won its first-ever $1m jackpot.

The fortunate player, a New York City resident who chose to remain anonymous, was playing on the Aristocrat Million Dollar Dragon Link progressive slot machine.

Undoubtedly, the winner was surprised after hitting the astonishing $1,009,357.41 jackpot, becoming the first player in the history of the property to win a prize exceeding $1m in a single jackpot payout.

The win represents a major milestone for Resorts World New York City and it comes less than a month after the premier gaming and entertainment destination opened the city’s first-ever commercial casino.

The winner, who works in Manhattan, scored the life-changing jackpot at approximately 1:00 AM on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Tapping into the game’s Dragon Link Grand Progressive, the incredibly fortunate player filled the screen with all 15 orb values during the free spins bonus game.

As a result, they unlocked the game’s Grand Jackpot for a $1,009,357.41 payday, a figure that includes "the Grand Progressive meter and additional winnings accumulated during the bonus feature," as explained in a press release.

Robert DeSalvio, Genting America East’s President, spoke with excitement about the exceptional jackpot win.

"This is a monumental moment not only for one incredibly lucky New Yorker, but for Resorts World New York City and the entire state," he explained.

"Jackpots like this create excitement for our players while also reinforcing the positive economic impact gaming has on New York City and New York State. When our guests win big, New York wins big," DeSalvio said in conclusion.

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