Player turns $5 bet into $10.4M Megabucks jackpot on Las Vegas Strip
By Tony Garcia
Published on April 3, 2026.
A player at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, turned a $5 bet into a $10.4M Megabucks jackpot on a Triple Red Hot 7s Spitfire Multipliers machine at the casino. The player, who chose to remain anonymous, won the game's top award. The jackpot was the highest in the game. The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365.
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