The Biggest Jackpots Awarded in Pennsylvania Casinos for September

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By:
Caleb Tallman
10/13/2023
Casino
Casino News

Highlights

  • September brought extraordinary jackpots in PA casinos.
  • Live! Casino Philadelphia awarded $125,000.
  • Rivers Casino Pittsburgh celebrated an $80,000 winner.

As the warm days of summer officially come to an end and the holiday season approaches, there is no better feeling than hitting a substantial jackpot at a Pennsylvania casino.

Pennsylvania's vibrant casino scene continues to provide thrilling moments for players. 
In September, two players celebrated extraordinary wins, pocketing more than $100,000 each. These impressive jackpots set the stage for an exciting holiday season in the Keystone State.

Live! Casino Philadelphia's $125,000 Jackpot

Live! Casino Philadelphia, located in the heart of the city, has been a hotspot for thrilling jackpot wins. Throughout the summer, the casino hosted a Summer Series promotion, with two fortunate guests each winning an impressive $147,735. This winning streak continued in September when another lucky player struck gold with a jackpot exceeding $125,000.

The fortunate winner achieved this remarkable win while playing the "Huff N' Puff" slot machine. Janine de Blois, Director of Slots and Guest Services at Live! Casino Philadelphia also shared some insights into the upcoming promotions for October, saying, "October is shaping up to be a winning month as we debut Giant Jackpot Express, an accelerated version of Giant Jackpots where Live! Rewards members have a chance to win a jackpot of up to $10,000 each weekend in the month.

Giant Jackpot Express joins Giant Jackpots and our $300,000 Football Pick 'Em Challenge on the promotion's roster. We look forward to celebrating guest wins throughout the month at Live! Philadelphia."

But that's not all; Live! Casino Philadelphia reported four more notable winners who walked away with $50,000 or more in winnings during September. These included:

  • $63,930 from the "Dragon Link" slot machine.
  • $61,935 while playing "Three Card Poker."
  • $50,744 playing the "Ultimate Fire Link China Street" slot machine.
  • $50,000 with the "Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em."


The list of jackpot winners at Live! Casino Philadelphia continues to grow, adding excitement to the gaming experience.

Live! Casino Pittsburgh's Astonishing $145,000 Win

Live! Casino Pittsburgh, another outstanding establishment in the Keystone State, had its own share of astonishing jackpot wins in September. An extraordinary story unfolded when one fortunate player turned a mere $10 bet on the "Piggy Bankin'" slot machine into a jaw-dropping jackpot of $145,585.02 on September 15th. A $5 bet on the "Buffalo Cash" slot also yielded impressive results, with a lucky patron winning $67,789.00.

The casino had three more large winners to report:

  • $58,982 jackpot while playing the "Sweet Tweet" slot with a $2.50 bet.
  • $58,129.70 jackpot playing "All Aboard Gold Express" with a $10 bet.
  • $25,520 jackpot playing "All Aboard Gold Express" (bet amount unknown).

These wins emphasize the incredible potential for players to strike it big while enjoying the vast array of slot machines available at Live! Casino Pittsburgh.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia's Abundance of Small Jackpot Winners

Rivers Casino Philadelphia may not have reported any six-figure jackpot winners for September, but it did have numerous smaller jackpot winners who achieved significant winnings with comparatively modest bets.

Many players demonstrated that even nominal wagers can lead to substantial rewards. The variety of slot machines and games at Rivers Casino Philadelphia provides opportunities for all types of players to experience the thrill of winning.

Here's a list of some jackpot winners who bet $1 or less:

  • The "Piggy Burst" slot machine was awarded $10,052.76 with a wager of $0.60.
  • "Jackpot Carnival" yielded a jackpot of $15,162.35 with a $0.75 bet.
  • "Ultimate Fire Link Explosion" produced an $11,213.99 jackpot with a $0.75 bet.
  • "Dancing Drums" brought in $14,138.61 with an $0.88 bet.
  • "Wheel of Prosperity Dragon" resulted in a jackpot of $13,607.93 with an $0.88 bet.
  • "88 Fortunes" gave out a $10,907.16 jackpot with an $0.88 bet.
  • "Dollar Storm" rewarded a jackpot of $10,828.94 with a $1 bet.
  • "Lock it Link - Night Life" granted a jackpot of $12,826.46 with a $1 bet.

In September, 78 slot players won jackpots of $10,000 or more at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, with 20 of them winning over $20,000. This showcases the wealth of opportunities for players to achieve substantial jackpot wins while enjoying the casino's diverse selection of slot machines and games.

$80,000 Winner at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

Rivers PA Casino Pittsburgh celebrated one of its largest jackpot winners in September, with a fortunate player walking away with an impressive $80,000. This exciting win occurred while playing the "Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond" slot machine, further highlighting the potential for substantial winnings at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. The second and third-highest jackpots reported were $60,000 and $53,652, respectively.

Additionally, Rivers PA Casino Pittsburgh offers its patrons the chance to chase even larger jackpots with the "Fortune Pai Gow Poker Progressive," which currently stands at $1.8 million, and the "Bad Beat Jackpot," with a prize of $804,018. Both of these jackpots continue to grow and move closer to becoming some of the largest in Rivers' history.

The Pennsylvania casino made history in August 2022 when it recorded a remarkable $1.2 million no-limit Texas Hold 'em Bad Beat Jackpot, setting a record for the largest such jackpot in the United States.

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