A DraftKings Casino player has recently turned a casual gaming session into a once-in-a-lifetime experience after he clinched a $1.2 million progressive jackpot on Mercy of the Gods. Posted across DraftKings Casino’s social media pages, the lucky player had won from placing only a $24 bet.
Key Takeaways
- A DraftKings casino player won a $1.2 million Mercy of the Gods progressive jackpot from a spin of $24
- It was among the largest progressive jackpots awarded by DraftKings during 2025
- DraftKings led online gaming operators in a recent American Customer Satisfaction Index survey
The payout was from the progressive pool of prizes of Mercy of the Gods, a NetEnt-created game with three jackpots: Minor, Major, and Mega. Mega Jackpot, which was won from this specific player, is the largest of the three jackpots and can go up to a value of more than $1 million depending on time due to a winner as well as players' contributions.
DraftKings Casino revealed a boost in significant wins during 2025, particularly from progressive jackpots. This new seven-figure award is one of the largest that the operator revealed this year, further solidifying its stronghold in the New Jersey online casino scene.
DraftKings leads online gambling apps in customer satisfaction
This is not the only big news DraftKings has received in recent weeks. Online gambling platforms have been included in the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) for the first time this year, with DraftKings earning the top score among large operators.
The ACSI scores were produced using nearly 25,000 customer interviews conducted between November 2024 and June 2025.
Internet gambling websites were assigned an average satisfaction score of 76 of 100, which placed them more positively than social media and food delivery websites but lower than video streaming websites and table-service restaurants. At the operator level, DraftKings scored 78, BetMGM scored 77, and FanDuel scored 76.
The ACSI survey highlighted app quality as the top driver of satisfaction, scoring 80 points. Navigation and privacy followed closely at 79, with payment integration and in-game notifications receiving 77.
New Jersey bans sweepstakes, raises gaming taxes
With the increase in iGaming popularity, more states are using it to strengthen their tax revenue. New Jersey lawmakers have passed a bill banning sweepstakes casinos and approved a tax increase on online gaming and sports betting.
Bill A5447, which passed the Senate with a 34-5 vote, outlaws sweepstakes gaming and imposes penalties on those involved in illegal operations. The Division of Consumer Affairs and the Division of Gaming Enforcement will be responsible for enforcement.
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA) opposed the bill, calling it "reckless" despite earlier supporting regulatory oversight. The measure was first introduced in March and passed both houses by the end of June.
In addition, the New Jersey Senate approved a tax hike on online gambling. The new rate raises both iGaming and mobile sports betting taxes to 19.75%, up from 13% and 15%, respectively.
