He bet 88 cents and won more than $84,000 at a Florida casino

One bettor managed to turn a minimum bet of 88 cents into more than $84,000 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa in Florida. The person, whose identity was not revealed, was playing on a Jade Wind slot machine and received an exact prize of USD 84,758.24.

The information was disseminated by the casino itself on its official channels, where the announcement was filled with reactions from visitors and other bettors who celebrated the result and commented on the possibility of winning high amounts with small bets. "Congratulations to the winner. It's nice to see people win with small bets," one wrote.

The Jade Wind machine is part of the complex's slot portfolio. In addition to these types of titles, the casino operates linked progressive games such as Dragon Link, in which several units share a common pot and steadily increase the total sum that can be shared.

The establishment has 28 linked Dragon Link progressive machines, whose jackpot already exceeds USD 2 million and continues to increase daily by at least USD 4,600, according to the statement released by the casino itself.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Vice President and Assistant General Manager Joseph Wagner said that "players have the chance to win big with this record-setting jackpot" and noted that Dragon Link remains one of the main draws for visitors. "This progressive slot continues to offer unforgettable experiences," he noted.

Dragon Link arrived at the casino in July 2021 and quickly established itself among the most sought-after options, especially in the so-called high limit area, which groups high-stakes machines with minimums of USD 25 and maximums of USD 2,500. Aristocrat Gaming, developer of the game, confirmed that the highest amount delivered to date by a single progressive network connected to the same site is USD 2.8 million.

Twenty-two of the 28 Dragon Link machines are located in the high denomination area and the rest on the main floor. Each unit in the series contributes to increasing the cumulative amount, a strategy that according to Kurt Gissane, Chief Revenue Officer of Aristocrat Gaming, "has driven exciting experiences for players." "We are excited to see the jackpot grow to exceptional amounts," he added.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is managed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and is among the largest gaming and entertainment centers in the southeastern United States. It has more than 5,200 slot machines and more than 165 gaming tables, including blackjack, baccarat, craps and roulette, as well as a poker room with 46 tables, exclusive high-limit areas and VIP lounges.

The complex integrates two hotel towers with more than 800 smoke-free rooms, a 5,600-square-meter pool terrace and 19 private cabanas. Its gastronomic catalog brings together fifteen restaurants and bars—including Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, The Rez Grill and Hard Rock Cafe—and the complex hosts live shows in a 1,500-seat auditorium.