A Las Vegas local struck a life-changing jackpot at Red Rock Casino on Thursday evening, turning a $25 spin into $1,016,561.42. The win came just after 9 p.m. inside the property's High Limit Slot Room, where Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link machine once again proved itself to be one of the Strip area's most lucrative attractions.
Key Takeaways
- A Las Vegas resident won more than $1 million on the Dragon Link slot at Red Rock Casino with a $25 bet
- The win is the second million-dollar Dragon Link jackpot at Red Rock this year
- Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link has become one of Las Vegas resorts' most successful high-limit slots
It happened again 🤯
— Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Las Vegas (@redrockcasino) August 29, 2025
CONGRATS to this lucky local, hitting for $1,016,561.42 on a $25 spin playing Dragon Link in Red Rock's High Limit Slot Room on August 28.
This marks the second time the $1 million Dragon Link Grand Jackpot has hit at Red Rock in exactly three months. pic.twitter.com/m4ICIGqnnj
The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, became the second player in 2025 to walk away a millionaire from Red Rock's High Limit Slot Room on the same game. The first win was reported in May, cementing Dragon Link's reputation as one of the most profitable slot machines in the valley.
Dragon Link is among Aristocrat Gaming's most popular products, often featured in premium slot rooms, and Red Rock's repeat success highlights its particular streak of fortune, with two seven-figure jackpots in only a few months.
NFL expands presence in casino-themed entertainment
Slot machines are not Aristocrats' only specialty area, as they have recently expanded their online gaming offerings. Product Madness, Aristocrat Leisure Limited's social casino subsidiary, has officially launched NFL Super Bowl Slots, the first NFL-licensed free-to-play social casino mobile game.
Developed with the NFL and NFL Players Association, the mobile title combines slot play with the atmosphere of professional football. Users can select any of the league's 32 teams, unlocking branded content, footage from NFL Films, and highlights from real gameday action.
As part of its promotion of the new game launch, the new Green Bay Packers defender Micah Parsons was made a brand ambassador, highlighting the game's crossover appeal between gaming and football. It is available worldwide on iOS and Android platforms and is rated 18 and above.
This is the follow-up to Aristocrat Gaming's earlier partnership with the NFL when it launched slot games under license at casinos in 2023. NFL Super Bowl Slots now extends the collaboration to the nascent social casino market.
Poker Palace to close amid tourism decline
Even as new games and big jackpots dominate headlines, not all Las Vegas casinos are thriving. Poker Palace, a longstanding mom-and-pop casino in North Las Vegas, will permanently close on Oct. 1. Employees were formally notified in late July under federal WARN Act requirements, with 126 workers set to lose their jobs.
The casino, which first opened in 1974 with just a blackjack table, eight slot machines, and two pool tables, has served the local community for five decades. The property sale has been confirmed, though no details about future use were disclosed.
Las Vegas has recently faced an 11% drop in visitor numbers year over year, with rising prices and negative publicity over "rip-off" costs discouraging tourists. Canadian visitors, traditionally a significant market for the city, have also declined, further straining the economy.
