Games Global's WowPot! Pays Out a Record €38.4 Million Jackpot

In the world of online casinos and progressive jackpots, a new record has been set that is making waves across the industry. Games Global, the company that’s now behind Microgaming’s content, has announced that its iconic progressive jackpot, WowPot!™, has paid out an astonishing €38,461,200.95. This jackpot, which was won on the 20th of December, 2023, has surpassed the previous online jackpot record of €19.4 million, which was hit in 2021 on one of the Mega Moolah slots.

The Winning Game: Wheel of Wishes

The record-breaking win was achieved on the game Wheel of Wishes from Alchemy Gaming, which is in fact, the first WowPot! slot ever released. Since its debut in early 2020, Wheel of Wishes has been a part of the four-tier WowPot! progressive jackpot system. Over that time period, players have won over €65 million across all jackpot tiers through this game alone.

A History of Big Wins

The WowPot! jackpot is no stranger to high payouts, having awarded a previous top jackpot of €17.5 million on All For One Studios’ Book of Atem WowPot! in 2021. The jackpot’s starting seed of €2 million has been a significant factor in its large payouts. To date, WowPot! has paid out more than €225 million to over 5.3 million players across all linked games and jackpot tiers. According to Games Global statistics, in 2023, the jackpot dropped wins every 15 seconds on average.

A Diverse Portfolio of Games

Unlike Mega Moolah, which has had many new titles released during the past months, the last slot with a WowPot! jackpot launched in May 2023. Nevertheless, there are quite a few to choose from. Here are currently available WowPot! slots that you’ll find at “Microgaming” casinos, including the theoretical return to player and the maximum win possible other than the jackpots:

• Wheel of Wishes – low volatility, RTP 88.04%*, max win 502x
• Wolf Blaze WowPot! MegaWays (exclusive title) – high volatility, RTP 86.93%*, max win 18,720x
• Sherlock & Moriarty WowPot! – medium volatility, RTP 86.80%*, max win 2,274x
• Book of Atem WowPot! – high volatility, RTP 88.20%*, max win 5,400x
• Queen of Alexandria WowPot! – medium volatility, RTP 87.20%*, max win 500x
• Sisters of Oz WowPot! – medium volatility, RTP 86.70%*, max win 720x
• The Finer Reels of Life WowPot! – medium volatility, RTP 86.71%*, max win 8,100x
• Cash ‘N Riches WowPot! – high volatility, RTP 86.93%*, max win 18,164x
• 9 Blazing Diamonds WowPot! – medium volatility, RTP 88.00%*, max win 10,000x
• Ancient Fortunes Poseidon WowPot! MegaWays – high volatility, RTP 86.93%*, max win 18,720x

Leading the Progressive Jackpot Space

Games Global’s progressive jackpot network has consistently led the way in the industry, paying out many of the largest eight-figure sums in history and hitting more frequently than any other progressive jackpot offering. In 2023 alone, more than €140 million was paid out through the network, with a win struck every 10 seconds on average.

Industry Reactions

Andy Booth, Chief Product Officer at Games Global, expressed immense pride in this achievement, stating, “This is a monumental moment for both Games Global and the entire iGaming industry.” Rory Harpur, Head of Studio at Alchemy Gaming, also commented on the historic win, noting the significant impact of the Wheel of Wishes game since its release.

A New Era for Online Jackpots

The last time we wrote about Games Global, we said that WowPot! jackpot is “ticking away at the €38.5 million mark already” and flashing red. Two months later this record-breaking win marks a new era in online gambling, showcasing the incredible potential for big wins in online slots. As Games Global resets the WowPot! for another round, players and industry enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating what might be the next big win in this dynamic and ever-evolving world of online casino gaming. At this moment, the WowPot! sits near £10 million and Mega Moolah near £3 million, having also just paid out a remarkable €13.5 million win on Christmas Eve.

PS. Not long ago, Games Global launched yet another jackpot network called King Millions, which might also interest you.