Fifty-cent Wager Returns $5.5 Million Online Casino Jackpot

Klaus was spinning 50 cent plays into the Mega-Moolah Progressive Slot Machine when he hit the big prize.

A Finnish player won a bonus of over $5.5 million on a 50 cent wager while playing slots on an online casino last week. The gambler, identified as Klaus E., won the megajackpot while betting on BlackjackBallroom.com.

Klaus was spinning 50 cent plays into the Mega-Moolah Progressive Slot Machine when he hit the big prize. Asked for his reaction, he said he was stunned, in disbelief, and shaking from the excitement.

Blackjack.Ballroom is a partner with CasinoRewards, a group of 18 online casinos. CasinoRewards is in turn a part of the Microgaming network.

Klaus becomes the 4th millionaire through CasinoRewards, and the 13th for Microgaming.

The CEO of Microgaming proclaimed the jackpot to be the largest given by his group, and one of the largest in industry history.

CasinoRewards has paid out over $27 million in progressive jackpots.

Klaus will be flown to Sydney, Australia, to receive his chech and celebrate his winnings. He said his immediate plans are to pay off his house and take a luxurious vacation, then figure out his future.