Big Casino and Gambling Winners So Far In 2025

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As of March 14, 2025, the year has already seen some big gambling wins across various platforms and countries, from traditional lotteries to online casinos. Here’s a quick overview of some of the most significant wins so far, we cover all countries and look at casinos, lotteries, poker, slots, bets and other gambling wins:

1. Mega Millions Jackpot in Arizona

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On January 17, 2025, an anonymous player from Arizona won a staggering $112 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket, purchased in Tempe, matched all six numbers, securing the grand prize. Opting for the lump-sum cash option, the winner received approximately $49.95 million.

2. BetMGM Casino’s Record UK Payout

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A UK-based player achieved an extraordinary win at BetMGM Casino, turning a modest £1 stake into a £650,000 jackpot. This monumental win, one of the largest in UK online casino history, occurred on the popular Playtech slot game, Age of the Gods.

3. EuroMillions Super Draw

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The EuroMillions Super Draw on March 7, 2025, featured a guaranteed jackpot of €130 million. These special draws are renowned for their substantial prizes, attracting participants from multiple European countries.

4. Unclaimed Hoosier Lotto Prize

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In Indiana, lottery officials are on the lookout for the holder of a winning Hoosier Lotto ticket worth $42.5 million. The ticket, sold at an On the Fly gas station in Tell City, matched all six numbers in the March 12 drawing. The winner has until September 8, 2025, to claim the prize.

5. Connecticut’s Fast Play Jackpot

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A Hartford resident experienced a life-changing moment by winning over $400,000 through the Connecticut Lottery’s Fast Play $10 Stacks of Ca$h Progressive game. The winning ticket, purchased on March 10, 2025, had odds of over 1 in 203,000, making this a remarkable victory.

6. Irish Lotto Windfall

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A fortunate player in Meath, Ireland, secured €75,204 by matching five numbers plus the bonus in a recent Lotto draw. The Quick Pick ticket was bought at Daybreak on Market Street in Trim on March 6, 2025. The National Lottery has urged all players in the area to check their tickets.

7. Eurojackpot’s Maximum Payout

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The Eurojackpot lottery reached its maximum jackpot of €120 million on January 16, 2024, with the prize claimed by a ticket holder in Norway. This win underscores the lottery’s growing popularity and the life-altering potential it offers.

8. Battle of Malta Poker Tournament

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The Battle of Malta Autumn Edition, held from October 29 to November 6, 2024, set new records with a prize pool nearing €4.8 million. Spanish player Cosme Gomez Martinez emerged victorious in the Main Event, taking home €255,800. The tournament’s growth highlights its status as one of Europe’s premier poker events.

9. Irish Poker Open

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Scheduled from April 10 to 21, 2025, the Irish Poker Open boasts a guaranteed prize pool of €2.5 million. This annual event continues to attract poker enthusiasts from around the globe, eager to compete in one of the world’s longest-running poker tournaments.

10. Online Casino Big Wins

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The online casino landscape has seen its share of significant payouts in 2025. Platforms featuring community-based gaming have showcased members hitting substantial wins on various slot games, reflecting the dynamic nature of online gambling.

11. Nevada’s Casino Revenues

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In January 2025, Nevada’s casinos reported a combined win of $1.43 billion, marking a 12.5% increase from the previous year. The Las Vegas Strip alone contributed $840.1 million, up 22.5%, indicating robust performance in the state’s gaming industry.

12. Oz Lotto’s Growing Jackpot

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Australia’s Oz Lotto Draw 1614, held last month, saw its jackpot climb to $70 million after no ticket matched the winning numbers. This rollover has generated significant excitement, with many Australians eagerly anticipating the next draw.

13. Unclaimed SuperLotto Plus Prize

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Lottery officials in California are searching for the owner of a $30 million SuperLotto Plus ticket sold at My Goods Market in Cotati. The winning numbers were drawn recently, and the ticket holder has yet to come forward.

14. St John Christmas Home Lottery Decision

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An anonymous winner from Aldinga Beach chose a $4.5 million cash prize over selecting one of four luxury homes valued at $5 million in the St John Christmas Home Lottery. Despite forfeiting an additional $500,000 in property value, the winner preferred the immediate cash option.

15. Texas Lottery Controversy

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A lottery winner in Texas, who secured €87 million in the Lotto Texas, has yet to receive the prize due to legal and ethical disputes. The controversy arose because the winner purchased 25 million tickets, covering nearly all possible combinations, leading to concerns about the fairness of the game.