Player at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa secures $2.19m Dragon Link jackpot

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has minted its second $1.5-million-plus millionaire in 2025
• The property is hosting 32 Dragon Link games, with the latest winner securing the eye-watering $2,190,214 in jackpot money off a $50 bet
• Aristocrat Gaming and the casino continue to collaborate and drive strong results for each other’s respective offers

One lucky player has every reason to be happy after what transpired at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa recently, with the anonymous fortunate soul fetching the eye-watering $2,190,214 jackpot.

The person was playing at the $1 Million Dragon Link Progressive Slot Machine by Aristocrat Gaming and had placed a $50 wager before the grand prize dropped. In a statement, the casino said that this was the second time someone had won more than $1,500,000 on the gaming floor in 2025 alone!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa celebrates its latest Dragon Link millionaire winner

Joseph Wagner, Vice President & Assistant General Manager of Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, celebrated the victory and hailed its significance. He didn’t spare to pay compliments to Dragon Link, the game machines that have been delivering on eye-watering jackpots over the past years.

"Dragon Link continues to deliver unforgettable moments for our guests, and this win is a perfect example," Wagner added. Aristocrat Gaming CRO Kurt Gissante was similarly pleased with the news and welcomed the opportunity to see another millionaire minted owing to the original game and its fun mechanics.

"What an extraordinary moment for the player, Dragon Link and Aristocrat Gaming," Gissane effused. He similarly hailed the partnership with the casino as an important part of making the latest win a reality.

"Our partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Tampa continues to drive exciting wins like this – It's thrilling to celebrate this milestone with them," Gissane wrapped up.

The Dragon Link games have been a seminal part of the property’s offer, with the existing network linked to 32 $1 Million Dragon Link progressive slot machines at the casino alone. The slots were first introduced at the property in July 2021 and have been a player-favorite option ever since.

The slots allow players to wager anything between $25 and $2,500 on a single wager. Since the games were introduced, the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has paid out more than $2.34bn in jackpot money split across 778,020 jackpots, with some winners more fortunate than others.

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