As a leading provider of online gaming solutions, NetEnt has vast experience when it comes to creating popular slot games. The company’s Mega Fortune progressive jackpot slot game is one that players love to play, hoping to secure a massive jackpot. Just recently, it was announced the jackpot was hit on the game at SlotsMillion for just over €2.5m.

According to a company press release, the €2,553,604.67 jackpot was won by a player from the United Kingdom, who would like to keep their identity private. The player had just signed up at the online casino only days before earning the massive jackpot win.

For those who have never played the game, Mega Fortune is a 5 reel online slot game with 25 bet lines. Created in video slot form, the game has one of the largest online pooled jackpots in the industry. Themed on luxury, players who try the game will get a glimpse at what type of life to look forward to if they hit the jackpot and can start living the high life.

This was the first multi-million Euro jackpot to hit this year and starts 2018 off right. Last year, the company paid out over €75 million in jackpot prizes. In the press release, NetEnt Chief Product Officer, Henrik Fagerlund, commented on the big win by stating: “What a great start to the year it’s been for the lucky winner and we’re so pleased that we’ve been able to play a part in his life-changing moment.

“Mega Fortune™ is a long-time favorite with NetEnt players, so it’s no surprise to see it claim the first winner of 2018 and we hope it continues to be a lucky year for everyone who has a spin!”