Gambler wins BetMGM's $609K jackpot, gets to see AC/DC

• A lucky gambler in Michigan turned a $20 bet into a $609,198 payout
• The player was subsequently invited for various land-based experiences in Las Vegas
• Steven Hooker was absolutely thrilled with the VIP treatment he got

A lucky gambler was able to flip a $20 spin into a $609,198 payout in January. The player, whose identity has been shared by BetMGM Casino as Steven Hooker, struck good fortune while playing the company’s MGM Grand Millions.

Winning big at BetMGM Casino online and offline

This is a progressive jackpot game that was developed exclusively for the BetMGM Casino and has been known to payout huge awards. In 2024 alone, BetMGM paid $128.5m in total jackpots, and the online casino and its sister platforms are carrying on this momentum into 2025.

Yet, Hooker did not only have the $609,198 jackpot to be happy, as BetMGM decided to spice things up and invite Hooker to a very special three-day-and-two-night stay at the ARIA. Call it a PR stunt if you will, but it has worked!

Hooker was able to not only enjoy a luxurious and sumptuous stay in Las Vegas, but he was treated to a bunch of other cool amenities and events hosted by BetMGM and its land-based alter-ego.

The winner attended an AC/DC concert, as he is a huge fan of the band. He was also invited to a check presentation at Mandalay Bay, and not least, got one of the very best fine dining experiences along with exotic car racing at Speed Vegas.

This is not counterintuitive at all, as Angus Nisbet, Vice President of Gaming, BetMGM, has explained that the BetMGM brand has been looking to actively offer winners the very best possible experiences:

"BetMGM’s jackpot program is about creating and delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are made possible through our relationship withMGMResorts International. It is an unbelievable feeling for us to be a part of these moments with players and share their excitement."

BetMGM is all about the jackpots

BetMGM sports a wide range of progressive jackpot games with its network now including popular options such as 15 Lanterns, Bison Fury, and of course, MGM Grand Millions. BetMGM is a brand co-owned by a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain.

Mega Grand Millions was developed internally with the help of Entain’s own developers and studios.