Milestone gaming win highlights MGM Resorts and Aristocrat Gaming collaboration
ARIA Resort & Casino and Aristocrat Gaming has announced a major milestone in high‑limit gaming as the first-ever $5 million jackpot was hit on October 14 on one of the recently installed $5 million Dragon Link games in the resort’s high-limit room.
The Las Vegas resident, who remained anonymous, captured the historic grand prize on a $1 machine having made only a $50 bet. This marks the first time a player has captured the full $5 million top prize since the links debuted in July.
“Our guests come here expecting the extraordinary and, this week, we delivered on that promise by paying our lucky winner more than $5 million,” said Sean Lanni, ARIA’s President and COO. “The opportunity to feature these games at ARIA, Bellagio and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas elevates our gaming floors and gives us the ability to offer our guests a premier, high-energy gaming experience. We appreciate our relationship with Aristocrat and look forward to additional gaming opportunities with them in the future.”
Craig Toner, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, said, “This is exactly the kind of moment we envisioned when we introduced the $5 million links. A jackpot of this magnitude underscores the excitement and potential of these premium experiences. We’re thrilled to see the very first $5 million win happen here at ARIA.”
The first $5 million jackpot win reinforces MGM Resorts’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of high‑limit entertainment and highlights the company’s position as a leader in delivering cutting‑edge, high‑stakes gaming environments.