Penny slot machine delivers $1 million-plus win at Biloxi casino to kick off 2026
Sunherald
A Louisiana player won over $1.1 million on a penny slot machine at Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi, starting 2026 with a significant jackpot.Summary
A player from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, won a life-changing jackpot of $1,132,124.08 while playing a 1-cent Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, on January 5th, 2026. The win, achieved with a $3 bet after 16 minutes of play, is a statewide progressive jackpot linked to other Mississippi casinos. Beau Rivage experienced a successful 2025 with 13 jackpots exceeding $100,000, totaling over $3 million, and a total of 192,999 jackpots totaling over $516 million. The casino anticipates continued success in 2026, and a new reporting threshold of $2,000 for slot jackpots means players will not have taxes withheld on smaller wins.
(Source：Sunherald)