The Megabucks slot machine is a progressive jackpot game that has created numerous millionaires since its introduction in Nevada casinos. Operated by IGT (International Game Technology), Megabucks links machines across multiple casinos, allowing the jackpot to grow rapidly.
To win the Megabucks progressive jackpot, players must bet the maximum number of credits and hit the Megabucks symbol combination. The odds of hitting the jackpot are approximately 1 in 50 million, but the potential payout can reach into the tens of millions of dollars.
Megabucks is a 3-reel slot machine with a simple gameplay format:
The largest Megabucks jackpot ever won was $39.7 million at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 2000. Other notable wins include a $34.9 million jackpot at the Desert Inn in 2000 and a $27.5 million win at Bally's in 1998.
Megabucks machines can be found in most major Nevada casinos including: