Jackpot Madness, which runs a network of online casinos, announced that one of its players, Joaquim M, has broken the online jackpot record, winning an incredible 1,453,610 euros on Major Millions progressive slot at Jackpot City Casino.

Player wins online jackpot, takes home 1.4m euros in cash

Jackpot Madness, which runs a network of online casinos, announced that one of its players, Joaquim M, has broken the online jackpot record, winning an incredible 1,453,610 euros on Major Millions progressive slot at Jackpot City Casino earlier this week, onlinecasinonews.com reported.

According to Jackpot Madness, this is the fourth player to join the ranks of millionaires.

Joaquim M. will be the first European Major Millionaire when he takes his winnings in one single cash payment just in time to celebrate his 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary.

"This win is especially exciting after we launched the international site and multi-currency options eight months ago. We are delighted that our newest record breaker comes from the ranks of our international players. This will mark the first time that Jackpot Madness crowns a millionaire in euros," said Francine Haliva, spokesperson for Jackpot Madness.

Joaquim received on injury 9 years ago and has been unable to work ever since. When quizzed about the secret of his good fortune Joaquim said: "If you don't play you don't have a chance of winning. I also plan to invest some of the winnings and share part with my son and daughter who are currently college students."