$1.3 MILLION JACKPOT WIN AT FIREKEEPERS CASINO SPARKS HEARTWARMING CALL TO MOM
The lucky player, identified as Anthony W. from Indiana, placed a $5 Bonus Spin Xtreme progressive side bet during a standard game of blackjack when the mystery “must-hit” progressive was randomly triggered, turning an ordinary hand into a history-making payout. In the thrill of the moment, Anthony’s very first call was to his mom to share the exciting news.
Bonus Spin Xtreme, developed by AGS, is an optional progressive side bet available on select table games at FireKeepers Casino, including Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Roulette, and Baccarat. The wager uses three virtual wheels—the community prize wheel, hot-spot wheel, and hot-spot prize wheel—to determine bonus payouts for participating players. Any qualifying hand could trigger the mystery “must-hit” progressive jackpot, giving players the chance to score a massive prize while playing standard table games. On Blackjack specifically, a “triggering event” occurs when the dealer’s first two cards form a hard 16, activating the mystery progressive for that round.
AGS, the developer of Bonus Spin Xtreme, is a leading gaming company dedicated to delivering entertaining and innovative experiences for both operators and players. Known for its high-performing table and slot game products, including popular titles such as Rakin’ Bacon, Colossal Diamonds, and Golden Wins, AGS brings excitement and cutting-edge gaming to casinos worldwide. FireKeepers Casino partners with AGS to offer its guests these dynamic and thrilling table games, giving players the chance to experience the latest in progressive gaming. Players can learn more at playags.com.
“This jackpot is a perfect example of the excitement and big moments our progressive table games can deliver,” said Steve Senk, Vice President of Gaming Operations at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. “Moments like this are why we design our tables and experiences to keep the energy high and the possibilities endless for every guest.”
Guests can experience the thrill of Bonus Spin Xtreme at tables across the casino floor and try their luck at the next big progressive jackpot.
For more information about table games and progressive jackpots, visit FireKeepersCasino.com.
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel, conveniently located just off Interstate 94 at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, MI, has been acclaimed as the Best Casino by audiences in Michigan and Indiana. Furthermore, it has garnered over 30 awards in the Casino Player Magazine's Best of Gaming 2025 Native Midwest category, including the esteemed title of Best Overall Gaming Resort, and has also been awarded Best Overall Dining by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Dining & Nightlife, affirming its status as a premier destination for gaming and dining alike. FireKeepers has been recognized on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes, and Employer of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. Additionally, it was chosen as one of the Best Casinos to Work For by Casino Player Magazine. FireKeepers' signature restaurant, Nibi, is a multiple recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and was awarded a AAA Four Diamond designation. The property features 2,700 slot machines, 63 table games, and a 21-table live poker room. FireKeepers’ resort-style hotel has been rated AAA Four Diamond for ten consecutive years and offers 446 rooms, a functional multi-purpose event center, six distinctive dining destinations, and multiple lounges. FireKeepers is the title sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and a host of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, an EPSON Tour-Road to the LPGA golf event. For more information, visit FireKeepersCasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. For more information on the NHBP, visit nhbp-nsn.gov.
