ARIA Resort & Casino and Aristocrat Gaming announced that the first-ever top jackpot was hit Wednesday, Oct. 14, on one of the recently installed $5 million Dragon Link games in the resort’s high-limit room. The companies described the moment as “a major milestone in high-limit gaming.”
The Las Vegas resident, who remained anonymous, captured the 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.”
MGM Resorts said the first $5 million jackpot win reinforces its 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.”