Mega Moolah Jackpot over $5 Million

January 16, 2009 | News Category: Slots

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Microgaming's Mega Moolah jackpot is living up to its name. The Mega Moolah progressive jackpot has reached the 5 million mark and is still climbing. With such a large jackpot at stake, players are playing more than before, hoping to become the lucky winner.

While Microgaming also have other jackpots which are nearing the million mark at this time, players seem focused on winning the Mega Moolah jackpot. Each day that the Mega Moolah jackpot is not won, means thousands more is added to the pot.

Mega Moolah is a 5 reel, 25 payline multiple coin slot machine. It has a wheel of fortune style Progressive Jackpot. The game offers a number of special features such as Wild and Free Spin Scatters.

In 2008, the Mega Moolah jackpot twice reached the 4 million jackpot. It is the largest progressive jackpot available and has been operating for around five years. Since its inception, more than $250 million has been paid out to lucky players. The largest payout so far has been to a Finnish player, Klaus E. who became an instant millionaire by winning 5.6 million, while playing at Blackjack Ballroom.

According to Microgaming's press release, players should note that the winner is paid out the number the jackpot shows in whichever currency they play the game in. This means that if a player is playing in the European Union, and the jackpot is 5,000,000, they would receive €5,000,000. However, if a player is playing in the United Kingdom, they would receive £5,000,000.

Microgaming is one of the leading software providers to the online casino industry. They have been developing software for over a decade. Microgaming have a unique 'partnership' approach which enables them to release an average of 60 games each year.