“This kind of win doesn’t just happen anywhere. It shows why Mystic Lake continues to lead the way in Midwest gaming, offering experiences that keep our guests coming back for the excitement and the chance to win big.”
Angela Heikes, president and CEO of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Gaming Enterprise, says the historic payout underscores why Mystic Lake remains a premier gaming destination. The massive jackpot win is now confirmed as the largest table games jackpot in the venue’s history.
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I’ve been covering Minnesota casino winners for several years, and I can’t recall another stretch with this many major jackpots in such a short time.
Massive Minnesota Casino Jackpots Making Headlines in 2026
Last week, Treasure Island Resort & Casino announced two separate $100,000 winners, along with its largest payouts of 2025. Soon after, news broke of a $217,000 “Bad Beat” poker jackpot on Valentine’s Day that was split among eight players. Diamond Jo Casino in Iowa also celebrated a Minnesota man who turned a $1 side bet into a $215,000 royal flush. But this latest win tops them all. Check out the lucky hand and how much this player won below.
Minnesota’s Casino Hot Streak Continues Record Jackpot
Mystic Lake identified the winner as “Philip of North Metro Minneapolis” and said he landed a royal flush in diamonds which is the highest-ranking hand in poker, consisting of the ace, king, queen, jack and 10 of the same suit…