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<br>For most people, a trip to the [casino](https://atuttavita.com/games/antica-roma) is a form of entertainment where the dream of a life-changing win is part of the thrill. These stories of incredible luck serve as a testament to the unpredictable nature of gambling. These are the stories of ordinary people and high rollers who experienced a once-in-a-lifetime win.<br>
The Megabucks Jackpot: A Software Engineer's $39.7 Million Win
<br>The largest slot machine jackpot in history was won in March 2003 at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. A 25-year-old software engineer from Los Angeles decided to play the famous Megabucks slot machine while waiting for a basketball game to start. He wagered just $100 before the machine's reels aligned perfectly, triggering the progressive jackpot. The total prize was a staggering $39.7 million, a sum so large that the casino agreed to pay it out in 25 annual installments of about $1.5 million. His story is the quintessential example of how a small bet can lead to an unimaginable fortune.<br>
Beating the House at its Own Game
<br>Not all legendary wins come from pure luck. In an incredible run, Don Johnson managed to beat several casinos at blackjack for more than $15 million.<br>
<br>How did he do it? It wasn't by counting cards. Johnson, a savvy businessman, negotiated special rules with the casinos before he even started playing. He secured a 20% discount on his losses, a very high maximum bet, and [casino](https://atuttavita.com/games/big-bass-splash) other rule changes that significantly reduced the house edge. This combination of perfect play and negotiated advantages gave him a small but crucial edge over the house. He won so much that he is no longer welcome to play at many of the world's top casinos.<br>
Winning the Jackpot... Again
<br>The odds of winning a major lottery-style jackpot are astronomical, but winning it twice seems impossible. Yet, that is precisely the story of Elmer Sherwin, [casino](https://atuttavita.com/games/oktoberfest) a veteran of the Second World War. His first jackpot was for [casino](https://atuttavita.com/games/madame-destiny-megaways) $4.6 million, hit on the opening day of The Mirage. He didn't stop playing, hoping for a second miracle. His persistence paid off in 2005 when he hit another Megabucks jackpot for over $21 million. Sherwin generously donated much of his second win to charity, including relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina victims.<br>