Pennsylvania Casino June Jackpots Include $300,000 Winner

Written By Corey Sharp on July 13, 2023
PA casinos awarded more than $1 million in jackpot prizes in June.

Many guests at PA casinos won massive jackpots in June. The biggest winner in the Keystone State earned more than $300,000 playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em at Rivers Casino Philadelphia.

Out of those who reported large winners to PlayPennsylvania, casinos distributed over $1 million in overall prize money in June.

Regardless of the exact amount, pocketing at least five figures would make any guest quite happy.

Live! Casino Philadelphia’s top winners came from table games

Live! Casino Philadelphia awarded several large winners during the month of June.

The following five players hit big jackpots playing table games:

  • $44,501 playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em on June 20
  • $35,263 playing Spanish 21 on June 2
  • $27,544 playing poker on June 18
  • $27,162 playing Spanish 21 on June 28

Three other players took home sizable payouts playing Live! Casino Philadelphia’s most popular slot titles:

  • $32,769 playing Dollar Storm: Emperor’s Treasure on June 4
  • $30,000 playing Lock it Link: Eureka Reel Blast on June 16
  • $28,500 playing Lock it Link: Huff n’ More Puff on June 17

Janine de Blois, Director of Slots and Guest Services at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, made the following statement to PlayPennsylvania:

“June was another exciting month with many guests getting Lucky at Live! to kick off their summer fun. We’re always thrilled when players hit big and allow us to celebrate their wins with them. The winning streak continues with Giant Jackpots, our mystery floor-wide slot progressive that starts at $50,000 with a guaranteed jackpot to hit by $100,000 for Live! Reward Card members.”

Live! Casino Pittsburgh produced smaller winners than last month

Live! Casino Pittsburgh awarded smaller amounts compared to May’s jackpot winners. Nonetheless, going home with more than $30,000 is still a good day’s work.

Christopher Heffelfinger won $31,581 on a straight flush in Ultimate Texas ‘Em. Heffelfinger won the hefty sum on June 3 and showcased a large check in a photo with casino staff.

Mark M. placed a $10 bet on Dragon Link Spring Festival, which won him $19,888.88.

Jami L. Fretts took home $15,277.81 playing the Repeat Fever Dragon Hearts slot.

Two more large winners at Live! Casino Pittsburgh included a $14,979 payout on a $30 bet on Dynamite Dash and a $13,367.74 jackpot. The second winner placed a $2.64 bet on Dancing Drums.

Rivers Casino properties pay out six-figure jackpots in June

Rivers Casino Philadelphia and Pittsburgh had big winners in the month of June, as well.

A customer named Ava B., gaming at Rivers Casino Philadelphia on June 29, hit a royal flush playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em that won her $304,195. Ava also took a photo with casino staff after the big moment. In addition to the jackpot, three other players at the table each won a $5,000 envy bonus.

On June 24, a Rivers Casino Pittsburgh customer connected on the Lock it Link Dynamite slot machine. After placing a $10 wager on the 10-cent slot machine, the Washington, PA native hit for $152,513.31.

Wind Creek reports two huge prizes over $100K

Wind Creek also paid out some notable winners during the month of June. The top slot winner snagged $116,966.90. Here are other large slot winners in June from the Wind Creek property:

  • $84,009.02
  • $55,934.30
  • $50,000.00
  • $38,446.09

The poker Bad Beat Jackpot on June 8 hit for $137,107 and again on June 25 for $92,407.

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Corey Sharp is the Lead Writer at PlayPennsylvania bringing you comprehensive coverage of sports betting and gambling in Pennsylvania. Corey is a 4-for-4 Philly sports fan and previously worked as a writer and editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC Sports Philadelphia.

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