Lucky spin delivers jackpot at Atlantic City casino

A lucky gambler walked away with a six-figure payday after hitting a jackpot at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Sept. 6, 2025, the casino said in a news release. The player was seated at a “Wheel of Fortune” slot, wagered $1.25, and watched the reels before a jackpot message flashed on the screen at 2:06 p.m. The win totaled more than $212,000, and the player’s identity was not released.

Weekend Winners Keep the Payout Streak Going

The big Wheel of Fortune hit wasn’t the only major payout at the property that weekend. On Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, a guest won $93,374 on an Aristocrat GO Ghost Spooky Link machine. The following day, Sept. 6, 2025, another gambler scored $50,000 with a royal flush on a Game King 8.3 video poker machine. Then on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, a player hit a $51,769 jackpot on a Dragon Link slot machine. The casino confirmed all four wins in its weekend release.

What the wins mean for Atlantic City

Casinos were legalized in Atlantic City in 1976, and the city has since developed into a resort destination along the Atlantic Coast with gaming, nightclubs, and entertainment. Located about a 125-mile drive south of New York City, Atlantic City draws roughly 27 million visitors a year, according to city officials. Big jackpots like these help keep attention on the market and underline that sizable wins still occur at downtown casino floors.

How players get paid and what services are available

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City handles payouts and services through a variety of options, including ACH, bank wire transfer, MasterCard, Neteller, on-site facility pickup, PayNearMe, PayPal, Visa, and echeck. The property also lists customer support via chat and email at support@hardrockcasino.com. For New Jersey players who use the brand’s online products, Hard Rock Bet offers promotions such as a 100% deposit match up to $1,000, plus other loyalty and daily promotions; terms and wagering requirements apply.

The weekend’s winners serve as a reminder that modest wagers can sometimes lead to big results, though casinos caution that outcomes are unpredictable and results vary.