written and last updated by
Sam Smith at
26 Sep 2025
Journalist, Editorial Department
The Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has once again reaffirmed its status as the "luckiest casino in the U.S.," surpassing $2 billion in jackpot payouts for 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the entertainment complex has achieved this milestone. Since the beginning of 2025, visitors have claimed over 669,000 wins of $1,200 or more. The operator forecasts that by the end of the year, total payouts will reach $2.72 billion.
One of the most anticipated events is the progressive Dragon Link jackpot in the High Limit area, which has already reached $1.95 million and will continue to grow until a winner is found.
July proved to be particularly noteworthy, with one guest hitting an astonishing 389 jackpots in a single day, taking home over $1.8 million. Representatives of the casino highlighted that such events underscore the exceptional atmosphere and reputation of the complex as the premier destination for big wins.
Joseph Wagner, Vice President and Deputy General Manager of Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, stated, "Reaching $2 billion in payouts for another consecutive year is truly an exciting achievement. We continue to provide guests with a vibrant experience and solidify our resort-casino's position as the luckiest in the country."
In 2025, records are being broken almost daily. On average, guests win more than 2,570 jackpots of $1,200 or more each day, with many of these large sums won with minimal bets. For instance, 32 wins of $100,000 were achieved with spins costing as little as $5. Overall, the casino's machines have paid out over $12.1 billion this year, with more than $2 billion attributed to jackpots of $1,200 or more.
Notably, the Seminole Hard Rock operator in Florida has invested $65 million in infrastructure upgrades.
