For most Northwest Indiana casino goers, a 10x or 100x win would send them over the moon with joy. Winning is the name of the game for any slot player, whether online or at a brick-and-mortar casino.
Recently, a Chicago man hit it very, very big, and on his very first visit to the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Indiana. The big winner, who has declined to release his name to the public, played just $2.50 on a progressive penny slot, winning a jaw-dropping $293,791.80 on just one spin. That’s an astounding 117,517x return on investment.
The lucky winner was playing the Jinse Dao slot game, Ox edition. The particular machine is one of six in a bank of Jinse Dao slot machines. Any of the six Jinse Dao slot machines had a chance of winning the progressive jackpot.
Congratulations to the Winner
The president of the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Matt Schuffert, was among the first to congratulate the lucky winner.
“Since the grand opening in May, we have heard lots of positive feedback from our guests about our many new and popular slot machines,” Schuffert said. “We are always very happy when one of our guests has a big win on either our new slot machines or at our table games.”
In August 2020 alone, records show the Hard Rock Casino has paid out more than $10 million in slot winnings.
Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana
Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the $300 million Hard Rock Casino in Gary also features a 200 room hotel and a live music venue. The music venue, Hard Rock Live, opens November 4, 2021, with a show by the rock band, Disturbed.
The grand opening on May 14, 2021, featured the Hard Rock guitar smashing ceremony, a company tradition. Soul singer Deniece Williams, a Gary native, and Marlon and Tito Jackson, also Gary natives, were in attendance. Dozens of pieces of Jackson 5 memorabilia feature prominently throughout the casino.
Mark McGrath from “Sugar Ray” and Pete Wentz of “Fall Out Boy” also joined in with the festivities.
The new casino has created hundreds of jobs in Gary, and city officials are hopeful that will help boost the economy in the struggling city. “We’re hopeful that this investment inspires others to take a chance and invest in Gary,” said Mayor Jerome Prince.
The casino is also home to several restaurants too, serving everything from steaks, Asian noodles, classic American fare, and a buffet. The Hard Rock Cafe is also open until 3 am for your dining pleasure.
The Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Indiana is located off the Burr Street exit along the eastbound Interstate 80-94. The casino is open around the clock for your enjoyment.
The Winning Game
Jinse Dao is a 5-reel slot progressive game produced by Scientific Games. It’s not only found on slot machines but also online.
This exciting and engaging game features expanding reels in which up to three extra rows can be added to the second and fifth reels. Glowing orbs signal that the player has been awarded credit prizes, or better yet, a jackpot.
If a player gets three Yin & Yang symbols, they get to spin a wheel for up to 20 free games or one of four jackpots.
Jinse Dao, Ox edition is just one of the games based on the Chinese Zodiac. Other Jinse Dao editions include the dragon, phoenix, tiger, Fu Lion, and the horse. All of the editions are the same game, but with different graphics. Big bonus, the soundtrack is pleasant, not loud and annoying.
Jinse Dao is a medium volatility game with an RTP of 96% with 243 ways to win. Jinse Dao gives players the chance to open all sorts of bonus features.
You Don’t Need to Travel Far to Find a Casino
The Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Indiana is more than 100 miles and a 2 ½ hour drive from Chicago. If you want to get out of Chicagoland for a weekend, that’s a great destination. However, there are a few casinos within Illinois that are closer.
The closest is the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond and the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. The Grand Victoria Casino in Schaumburg and the Hollywood Casino in Aurora are also popular destinations.
Casino resorts around provide an affordable and welcome getaway from the city. These are places where you can not only play and win but also take in a show and sit down to a nice dinner. The next time you want to get away for a few days, book a room at a casino resort.
