{"id":43414,"date":"2025-04-14T17:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T00:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=43414"},"modified":"2025-04-14T17:19:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T00:19:34","slug":"player-hits-1-5-million-jackpot-on-whitney-houston-slots-at-virgin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/player-hits-1-5-million-jackpot-on-whitney-houston-slots-at-virgin\/","title":{"rendered":"Player Hits $1.5 Million Jackpot on Whitney Houston Slots at Virgin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jackpots, Whitney, Slots, Virgins, oh, my!<\/p>\n

A lucky guest from California hit a $1.5 million jackpot at Virgin Las Vegas on April 12, 2025.<\/p>\n

The game was Whitney Houston Slots. The bonus was the Platinum Progressive. The bet was $3. The Las Vegas dream lives and Virgin really needed this win.<\/p>\n

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The jackpot was $1,515,034.61, but when you’re a millionaire, you can round down.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The jackpot winner wasn’t identified, possibly because million-dollar winners never tip, so remaining anonymous assures nobody will spit in your cocktail during your next visit.<\/p>\n

We are kidding, probably!<\/p>\n

That’s the entire story about this jackpot, other than that Virgin is really, really happy to report this big win.<\/p>\n

Virgin has been struggling for some time, and just emerged from a nasty union strike.<\/p>\n

The off-Strip casino has been making a lot of changes to improve its prospects for success, including wresting control of its casino back from Mohegan Sun, possibly the worst casino operator, ever.<\/p>\n

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Be the player who forces IGT to make the “Credit” screen wider.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Virgin recently launched its new loyalty program, Cherry Rewards<\/a>, of which it is very proud.<\/p>\n

“Cherry” is a euphemism for hymen, a thin membrane at the vaginal opening which is broken when one is no longer a “virgin.” Get it?<\/p>\n

The news release about the jackpot was very clear to say the winner had enrolled in the new rewards program.<\/p>\n

Great publicity, wonderful opportunity to fold in the fact the casino finally has a loyalty club worth checking out.<\/p>\n

A big jackpot can sometimes draw new interest in a casino. The casino is saying, “Someone won a million dollars here, you can, too!” You know, science. The timing of this Whitney Houston Slots windfall is perfect for a reinvigorated Virgin.<\/p>\n

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Our high school band could’ve gotten a record contract if Kevin had been willing to wear his shades.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How much of the jackpot does the player actually end up getting to keep? Well, it varies.<\/p>\n

Big progressive jackpots are paid by the machine manufacturer, in this case IGT, not the casino.<\/p>\n

The player can get an annuity for decades or take a lump sum. The lump sum payment is much less than they’d get over time, but that’s what people tend to do.<\/p>\n

The IRS holds 24% right off the bat. Yes, the IRS takes a big bite despite the fact it risked absolutely nothing for its “commission” on the win. Don’t get us started.<\/p>\n

The remaining tax obligation depends upon a variety of factors, including the winner’s personal tax situation.<\/p>\n

For a $1.5 million jackpot, the player will ultimately keep about $945,000, a pretty good return on a $3 bet.<\/p>\n

Big wins are a wonderful reminder about the magic of Las Vegas. One push of the button or yank on the arm of a slot machine can change your life.<\/p>\n

Plus free drinks when you’re gambling.<\/p>\n

Is there anything Las Vegas can’t do?<\/p>\n

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