IGT deliver millionaire prizes in January in the US and Canada
Thursday 12 de February 2026 / 12:00
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(Las Vegas).- IGT started 2026 with a bang by announcing that its Wheel of Fortune Slots, Powerbucks™ and MegaJackpots titles awarded big prizes™
IGT reports that Wheel of Fortune Slots, Powerbucks™ and MegaJackpots™ have awarded more than $5 million in combined prize pools, reinforcing IGT's leadership in high-value jackpots
Throughout the month, lucky players at land-based and online casinos in the United States and Canada won multi-million dollar prizes, highlighting the continued popularity and strong performance of IGT's premium progressive brands.
Millionaire jackpots awarded in January include:
January 5: One player won $1,132,199 playing Wheel of Fortune Super Cash Link™ at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.
January 8: One player won CA$1,657,823 in Whitney Houston Powerbucks™ at Lake City Casino Vernon in British Columbia, Canada.
January 15: A jackpot of CA$1,056,637 was awarded at Gong Xi Fa Cai™ Grand at ACE Casino Red Deer, in Alberta, Canada.
January 18: An online player won $1,247,834 playing MegaJackpots™ Cash Eruption™ at Caesars Palace Online Casino in New Jersey.
The flagship Wheel of Fortune Slots franchise has created more than 1,200 millionaires and awarded more than $3.6 billion in jackpots since its launch in 1996, cementing itself as one of the most iconic brands in slot history.
Meanwhile, IGT Powerbucks™, which debuted in Canada in 2016, has paid out 74 jackpots of CA$1 million or more, reaffirming its strong performance in the Canadian market.
With consistent multi-million dollar prizes in both the offline and digital channels, IGT continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of progressive slots globally.
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Categoría:Slots
Tags: IGT,
País: United States
Región: North America
Event
SiGMA North America 2026
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Friday 25 Sep 2026 / 12:00
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Thursday 24 Sep 2026 / 12:00
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