20 cents into $22 Million: The Michigander who broke online casino history

The eye-watering win occurred on DraftKings Casino on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, demonstrating the explosive, high-reward potential of modern online gambling. This single, tiny wager has reset the standard for what's possible in regulated American gambling.

A new benchmark for digital jackpots

The lucky player, who has chosen to remain anonymous, won the jaw-dropping sum of $22,407,248.55. The victory came on the progressive jackpot slot, Huff N’ Even More Puff.

DraftKings Executive Vice President Christian Bogstrand celebrated the event, stating:

“Setting another record for the largest U.S. online casino jackpot is a major moment... Topping $22 million is a milestone we’re proud of, and it reinforces our commitment to delivering a best-in-class gaming experience."

Quick facts about the historic payouts

Metric	Detail
Total Jackpot	$22,407,248.55
Winning spin cost	$0.20
Game	Huff N’ Even More Puff (Progressive Slot)
Online casino	DraftKings Casino
Date won	November 26, 2005

What was the previous record win?

This win not only sets a U.S. record but also completely dwarfs the previous benchmark.

The previous U.S. online jackpot record was also won by a Michigan customer on DraftKings in February 2025, when a player hit $9.28 million on the Irish Pot Luck slot. 

This new jackpot is nearly 2.5 times larger, cementing Michigan’s position as a powerhouse state for online gaming growth.

While land-based casino jackpots (like the $39.7 million Megabucks win in Las Vegas in 2003) remain higher, this digital win is an unprecedented achievement for a regulated American iGaming platform.

The game behind the win: Huff N’ Even More Puff

Huff N’ Even More Puff is a popular progressive slot by Light & Wonder, known for its fun Three Little Pigs theme and unique 'house-building' bonus features.

Progressive jackpot games work by pooling a small percentage of every player’s bet across the network. This allows the jackpot to grow rapidly into millions of dollars until one lucky spin triggers the ultimate prize. The jackpot had reportedly reset to $5.7 million after the February win and accumulated funds for months until the Michigan player hit the massive payout.

The swift, public, and celebratory confirmation of the $22.4 million payout by DraftKings, a company regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, is a strong reassurance for consumers that the biggest wins will be honored.

Impact on the market: A price tag for success

While it's a huge win for the player, this single payout is also a staggering cost for the operator. The $22.4 million is projected to slash DraftKings’ gross revenue in Michigan for November by approximately 50%.

• This demonstrates the scale of the financial commitment operators must shoulder to provide these massive, life-changing prizes.

• The publicity generated, however, is priceless, attracting new players eager to try their luck on the record-breaking slot.

The jackpot serves as the ultimate proof of Michigan's booming online casino industry, which generated a record $278.5 million in gross revenue in October.