Swedish online casino games developer, NetEnt AB, has announced that the progressive jackpot attached its five-reel and ten-payline Arabian Nights video slot recently turned one lucky player into an instant millionaire.

The Stockholm-listed firm used an official press release (pdf) to detail that the fortunate Swedish aficionado was enjoying a few rounds on the three-row game at Hajper.com, which is run by the ComeOn! subsidiary of local iGaming operator Cherry AB, when their €10 ($11) wager triggered a progressive prize worth €1,422,545 ($1,567,102).

Pioneering product:

NetEnt AB revealed that the mobile-friendly Arabian Nights was launched a full fourteen years ago as ‘one of the first jackpot games on the market’ and that the blessed online casino player received the life-changing cash prize after landing five eponymous wilds symbols while competing in the video slot’s free spins mode.

Progressing portfolio:

Bryan Upton, Games Director for NetEnt AB, used the short press release to describe Arabian Nights as a trendsetter in the world of ‘jackpot games’ before declaring that its 2005 launch had ‘been followed by other classics’ such as the developer’s five-reel Mega Fortune, Hall of Gods and Mega Fortune Dreams video slots. He moreover proclaimed that his firm ‘has been a true pioneer in driving the market with thrilling games’ and had premiered the likes of its Imperial Riches, Grand Spinn Superpot and Mercy of the Gods games ‘in the last year.’

Read a statement from Upton…

“Arabian Nights is such a legendary game in the jackpot segment. It has created instant millionaires continuously since its release back in 2005. We are thrilled the game yet again has delivered a life-changing win and would like to extend our congratulations to the player.”