Central Jersey Man Strikes $500K+ Jackpot On Atlantic City Slot Machine

A Freehold man won a life-changing payday, bringing home more than half a million dollars on a slot machine at an Atlantic City casino, officials said.

Kevin Kurtz of Freehold, NJ, stands next to a lucky slot machine at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City that paid out more than half a million dollars. — Kevin Kurtz of Freehold, NJ, stands next to a lucky slot machine at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City that paid out more than half a million dollars.
Photo Credit: *Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City*

Chris Spiker

12/10/2024 3:59 p.m.

Kevin Kurtz struck gold at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, winning a mega grand jackpot of $501,184.85, the resort said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. His lucky $40 wager was on an Aristocrat wide-area progressive Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link slot machine with a $2 denomination.

Kurtz chose to receive the jackpot in annual prize payments, ensuring he maximizes the value of his jackpot.

The winning slot machine is part of a network of wide-area progressive slots, which are linked to similar machines across multiple locations, allowing for larger jackpots.

Kurtz's victory came about a month after an anonymous gambler won $241,857.36. That jackpot was won on an Aristocrat Emperor’s Treasure Dollar Storm slot machine.

Hard Rock’s gaming floor features 2,425 slot machines, 130 table games, and a private high-limit slot salon.

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