Florida Man Walks Away with $1.2M Blackjack Jackpot

The Lake Worth resident received an unexpected birthday present as he won the top progressive prize at Super4 Blackjack. This windfall marks the second high-profile win at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in recent months, serving as a testament to the growing popularity of progressive jackpots across all games.

The Winner Got an Exceedingly Rare Hand

A $5 side bet was all it took to turn an everyday Florida man into a newly minted millionaire. The jackpot winner was enjoying his birthday celebration at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on 8 February. The man opted to place a bet on the progressive Super4 jackpot during his live Blackjack game – a decision which, against all odds, won him the grand prize.

The Super 4 progressive jackpot is an optional side bet. If the dealer scores a natural blackjack, the result of the dealer’s hand and the player’s two cards can net additional prizes. The five jackpots are for a royal flush in diamonds, royal flush in any other suit, straight, 3-of-a-kind, and must-hit $200. Super4 also has a smaller reward if the dealer holds an ace but doesn’t have blackjack.

With the hand of a King and Queen and the dealer’s Jack and Ace of Diamonds, the winning player achieved a royal flush, netting him the grand prize. Super4’s progressive jackpot surpassed $1 million on 19 December 2022 and will reset to its base amount of $223,000, growing in anticipation of the next lucky winner.

Progressive Mechanics Are Becoming a Mainstay

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek appears to be quite the lucky destination, producing two millionaires in just under six months. In August 2022, another fortunate player hit the progressive jackpot on Dragon Link Golden Century for just under $1.1 million on a $25 spin. The two high-profile wins highlight the benefits of progressive jackpot design and its ability to produce larger-than-usual jackpots to draw in players.

Progressive rewards contribute a portion of each bet at linked games towards a single cumulative jackpot, allowing it to grow far beyond traditional prizes. The feature is present in many titles across Seminole-owned venues in Florida. It is quickly gaining traction across the country as more and more developers and operators discover its benefits.

The Wheel of Fortune was among the first titles to popularize the concept, and its jackpot winners routinely make the news. Progressive rewards are now considered an industry standard and are present in more and more casinos. Some suppliers have already started reiterating the idea, adding exciting new mechanics, so we will likely continue seeing more of the feature as new players win ever-growing jackpots.