Third New Jersey Player Wins Big Sunday Jackpot on Wager Less Than $1
Who says big things can’t come from small packages? A New Jersey player has turned a wager of under $1 for the third consecutive week into a $50,000-plus cash payoff

Hard Rock Bet jackpot winner in New Jersey © Boone Digital
Key Facts:
- Three New Jersey players in three weeks have won at least $50,000 from Hard Rock Bet Casino on wagers under $1
- “Big Sunday Jackpot” allows players of select games on Hard Rock Bet to win huge prizes
- On winner each week is guaranteed in the “Big Sunday Jackpot” iGaming contest
A man from Newark received a pleasant surprise on June 1 when he was awarded a $57,881.48 prize after betting just 40 cents in the Cash Eruption online slot game from Hard Rock Bet Casino.
As a result, the man, identified only as “Jonathan F.” from Newark, has become the third New Jersey casino player to grab a cash prize of more than $50,000 in as many weeks in the “Big Sunday Jackpot” contest.
Last week, Shanetta from Rahway turned a 20-cent spin into nearly $60,000 on IGT’s Cash Eruption Red Hot Joker online casino title. Just two weeks ago in May, Justin from Plumsted, New Jersey, scored over $70,000 off a single penny playing IGT’s Wolf Run.
It’s one of the best offers in US online casinos: play any qualifying casino slot game and make a wager, often as little as pennies. Then, you’ll be entered to potentially win a cash prize from Hard Rock Bet of at least $50,000 each Sunday. Every week, one winner is guaranteed in this popular contest.
The next Big Sunday Jackpot will be awarded on June 22, with guaranteed prizes of at least $50,000 continuing every Sunday through July 6 for New Jersey online casino players.
For online casino or iGaming players in New Jersey who regularly partake in casino games every week anyway, it’s a no-brainer to enter. Who doesn’t want a chance to win $50,000?
Big Sunday Jackpot is a weekly guaranteed prize awarded to one lucky player between 12 PM ET and 10 PM ET every Sunday.
It’s all part of “Jackpot Season” at Hard Rock, an all-summer long series of contests and giveaways. Participating states are offering entry into the “Big Sunday Jackpot” and other contests.
All you need to do is play a game listed in the qualifying rules, place your bet like usual, and in the case of slots games, spin the wheel. You are eligible to win your spin like normal but also will be entered to possibly win $50,000 minimum. The exact jackpot for “Big Sunday Jackpot” depends on how many people participate.
About the Campaign
Launched in April, Hard Rock Bet Casino’s Jackpot Season campaign offers up to 25 daily jackpots, including the marquee Big Sunday Jackpot. According to the gaming company, total jackpot winnings during the promotion have historically topped $1 million.
Jonathan F. won $57,881.48 from his simple 40-cent spin playing IGT’s Cash Eruption. Jonathan had only recently signed up for Hard Rock Bet Casino, joining the platform two weeks before his big success. He became the latest winner of the casino’s “Big Sunday Jackpot.”
Why Hard Rock Bet Casino?
Hard Rock Bet Casino is among the highest-rated online gaming platforms in New Jersey, boasting a 4.9-star rating in the Apple App Store and 4.7 on Google Play. The platform features over 2,900 games, including slots, table games, live dealer options, and game shows. Many of those titles are award winners.
The Hard Rock Bet online casino app also offers a fully integrated Loyalty Rewards program tied to the Unity by Hard Rock system, allowing players to earn and redeem perks across Hard Rock’s global network of hotels, casinos, and cafes.
“Jackpot Season is officially on fire! For the third consecutive Sunday, we’ve seen another incredible win—this time from Jonathan, who transformed a modest wager into a massive payout. It’s proof that big things can come from small bets.” — Rich Criado, Hard Rock Digital, Vice President of Casino