August proved lucky for several slot players across North America, as IGT confirmed that four individuals won jackpots over $1 million playing its Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks™ slot games. At the same time, IGT subsidiary Everi unveiled a brand-new Breeders’ Cup mobile app ahead of the 2025 World Championships.
Life-Changing Slot Wins Across Canada and the U.S.
IGT announced that its progressive jackpot games paid out four million-dollar-plus prizes last month alone.
The winning streak began on August 7, when an online player from British Columbia, Canada won CA$1,311,181 playing Arctic Gems™ on the Powerbucks network.
The second big win came on August 15, when a Powerbucks player at McPhillips Station Casino in Winnipeg, Manitoba hit a CA$1,086,747 jackpot while spinning Gong Xi Fa Cai™ Grand.
Attention then shifted to Las Vegas. On August 20, a guest at ARIA Resort & Casino pocketed $1,267,504 after playing Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin™ Triple Gold. Just two days later, on August 22, another lucky visitor at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino won $1,008,054 on Wheel of Fortune Pink Diamond™.
Since its launch in 1996, Wheel of Fortune slots have produced over 1,200 millionaires and paid out more than $3.6 billion in jackpots. Meanwhile, Powerbucks, available exclusively in Canada since 2016, has now awarded 70 jackpots of CA$1 million or more.
Everi Rolls Out Breeders’ Cup Mobile App
On the same day as the jackpot announcement, Everi introduced the Breeders’ Cup Mobile App, designed to enhance the fan experience ahead of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, scheduled for October 31 and November 1 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California.
Available on both Google Play and the App Store, the app delivers a full range of features including live race streaming, real-time post times, official results, and event news. It also offers ticketing integration through SeatGeek, allowing users to manage purchases and entry directly through the platform.
Powered by Everi’s BeOn™ Venue technology, the app is tailored for both on-site attendees and remote viewers, ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience regardless of location.
Justin McDonald, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Breeders’ Cup Limited, stated: “The launch of our new mobile app is a great way to deepen engagement with our attendees and fans, in collaboration with IGT and Everi’s innovative mobile platforms. We are proud to offer an enhanced Breeders’ Cup race day for patrons at the track and easily accessible coverage for race fans across the world.”
Darren Simmons, CEO of IGT FinTech, added: “The combination of our industry-leading mobile offerings with the built-in fanbase of the prestigious Breeders’ Cup World Championships is an ideal opportunity to showcase how we can enrich the on-site experience through our BeOn Venue platform. This mobile-first engagement is further supported by additional content for fans experiencing the event live or unable to attend this year’s event.”
Together, IGT and Everi are not only redefining player engagement through million-dollar wins, but also enhancing fan interaction through innovative digital platforms.
Source:
“IGT Wheel of Fortune and Powerbucks Slots Award Four Million-Dollar-Plus Jackpots in August”, igt.com, September 23, 2025
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