Just Beginner's Luck? Lincoln Casino Player Wins $17,640 Jackpot on His First Time Day

Beginner's luck is a phenomenon where those who are first attempting something do exceedingly well. Whether you believe in it or not, there is at least one new player at Lincoln Casino who is a definite believer after some amazing beginner's luck this weekend. Chris, from Alabama, hit the jackpot on his very first day at the WGS-powered online casino and won an incredible $17,640 pay-out playing the popular 7X Lucky Sevens slot game.

“We have pretty good welcome bonuses,” observed casino manager Ryan Wilson. “But I’ve never seen a new player get so lucky on their very first day!”

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“I was bored that Sunday afternoon, the weather wasn’t great, and I was looking for somewhere to play that I hadn’t been before,” said Chris.  “I found a link to Lincoln Casino and figured I’d give it a go.”

Even after he burned through his first $100 bankroll, Chris was not deterred and this would lead him to one of the luckiest days of his life. This time he chose to play 7X Lucky Sevens, a three-reel slot with a Must Win progressive jackpot.  One of the ‘Wild X’ series of slots from Wager Gaming, 7X Lucky Seven’s Wilds can have huge multipliers. One Wild wins a 7X multiplier. With two Wilds, the multiplier leaps to 49X the triggering bet. It also has a “Must Win” guaranteed progressive jackpot which is guaranteed to pay-out by the time it reaches $25,000. As the jackpot value gets closer to this must-win threshold, the odds of a trigger get shorter.

Betting two dollars per spin, Chris was soon up almost $1000 when it happened: a red seven appeared on reel one, followed by a Lucky 7 Wild on reel two and finally a second Lucky 7 Wild on reel three. Three red sevens pays 180X the coin bet. One Lucky 7 Wild increases that to 7 times, two Wilds makes it 49X giving a payout of $17,640 for a $6 investment.

“When does this ever happen to anyone? On your first try!?” said Chris, still trying to get his head around his amazing beginner’s luck.  “I was into the game but to be honest I was keeping my eye on the progressive jackpot.   It was reasonably close to a Must Win so I figured I might have a chance. But this, this is so much better! I’ll play some more, but I’m going to be able to pay off my car with this!”

$315,124 Slotland Jackpot Won by Stay-at-Home Mom

A stay-at-home mom hit the jackpot at Slotland last week, winning $315,124 on one spin of the hunting-themed Open Season slot. She broke casino records by winning the largest pay out ever for the casino’s frequently-hit site-wide progressive jackpot.

Debra J., who’s enjoyed a little “me time” playing slots a few times a week for a long time now, said she’s had lots of decent wins over the years but never been quite this lucky.

“Gosh, there's so many things I’ve dreamed of doing if I ever won like this!” the excited winner told a Slotland customer service rep.  “We'll do some practical stuff, I guess, like put money aside for the kids, do some fixer uppers, pay some bills.  But then we'll do some fun stuff too, like throw a party and spoil ourselves with some new goods.  And I'd love to do a trip around the world!”

Video: Slotland Player Wins Casino's Biggest Progressive Payout Ever

Debra J won over $315K playing the Opan Season real money online slot game.

“I'm in total shock, even more so after being told it was a record win. It hasn't fully sunk in yet. At first I didn't couldn't believe it but when Slotland told me it really happened my jaw dropped and I actually started dancing.”

I’ve always loved the slots so no beginner’s luck here,” she said.  “Open Season is one of my regular games but I try many before I stick to one or a few that seem to be paying.”

“You never know when a progressive is going to be hit. The longer it takes, the bigger it gets,” observed Slotland manager Michael Hilary.  “Slotland’s jackpot is hit more often than most, usually before it goes over $200,000. So I’ve been expecting it to be hit for awhile now – I never thought it would go this high!”

Most of Slotland’s real money online slots are tied to one progressive jackpot.  When players place a qualifying bet (usually a minimum of $5), a portion of it goes into the progressive jackpot fund. They’re then eligible to win on that spin.  This is the first time that the jackpot has been won on the Open Season slot where a five Bears with max bet wins the jackpot.

Open Season, which launched during Slotland’s 17th birthday celebrations last year, is a hunting-themed game featuring free spins and mystery cash bonuses.  Occasionally, a hunter appears on the screen and shoots at non-winning symbols on the reels, replacing one of them with Double Wild symbol.

Although it’s come close a few times, like when an American dad won $266,800 playing Carnival, this is the first time Slotland’s jackpot has gone over $300,000.  Slotland’s sister-site, WinADayCasino.eu, also has a site-wide progressive jackpot, currently nearly $200,000 and overdue for a hit.

Slotland's 'Air Mail' Slot Pays Out $223,167 Jackpot

I imagine everyone that plays online slots has pictured what they'd do if they suddenly hit a jackpot.  For most of us it would probably include some screaming -- which is just what a recent Slotland jackpot winner did!

When she heard a scream from the next room, Samuel J's wife feared for the worst.  But when she saw the $223,167 jackpot win on her husband’s computer screen, she started screaming herself!  Her husband had won nearly a quarter million dollars playing Slotland’s Air Mail slot game.

“I was in utter shock.  It took me a few minutes before I started to scream!” the winner recalled.  “My wife came running into the room, frightened.  She thought something had happened to me, until she saw the screen and started screaming with me. I wish I’d had a camera to film her reaction.  It was priceless!”

“The rest of the family were of course extremely happy for us,” Samuel told a Slotland customer service rep.  “We’re a close knit family and spend lots of time together, so this will go towards the family's needs, maybe a vacation. There’s nothing better or more important I would like to do with the money.”

Video: Slotland player wins site-wide progressive jackpot playing retro-style Air Mail

Most real money online slots are tied to one big jackpot at unique online casino.

“I wouldn't call it beginners luck since I’ve been playing at Slotland for a few years now, but it’s definitely a big pot of luck! My absolute favorite game is Super Sevens, but I also enjoy Vegas Vibes and Ice Queen. I’m one of those who likes changing games often.  In one session I can end up playing many of the games. I think everyone should change games if they feel the game is not hot.”

Most of Slotland’s one-of-a-kind slot games are tied to one progressive jackpot. During Slotland's 17th birthday celebrations last fall, Charles M. won the site-wide jackpot that had climbed to $207,619. He hit the jackpot playing the Grand Fortune slot.  This is the first time the jackpot has been won on Air Mail.

Air Mail’s retro design pays tribute to the early days of flying. It has a re-spin feature that gives players the option of trying for a better combination of symbols by spinning one reel again.

Entertaining players all over the world for over 17 years, Slotland has 41 unique casino games, most compatible with Apple and Android phones and tablets. Its newest real money online slot game is the sumptuous Phantom of the Opera, a five-reel, four row, 30 payline game with a very wide betting range ($.30 per spin in the Low Bet range and up to $15 in the Hi Bet range).