Arabian Nights progressive hit

Online gambling software provider Net Entertainment reports that an as yet unnamed player on Betclic.com online casino site has hit a Euro 1 033 438 jackpot on the Arabian Nights progressive video slot. Betclic is member of the Mangas Gaming group.

Staking Euro 5, the player was stunned when the magic five Wild Card symbols appeared on his computer screen and he realised he had just become an instant Euro millionaire - NetEntertainment pays out its progressives in one lump sum.

“I am delighted to once again be able to announce such a big win on one of our games,” said Johan Ohman, Chief Executive Officer for Net Entertainment.

“Our network-based jackpot games do not only give players access to some of the largest and fastest growing jackpots online but they also add value to our licensees giving them the competitive edge they need to grow their business.”

According to its recently released H1 2009 numbers, NetEnt's bank took a hit earlier this year when a lucky player claimed an earlier progressive jackpot for SEK 47.3 million (around Euro 4.63 million), one of NetEnt’s largest yet.

Nicolas Beraud, Chief Executive Officer for BetClic.com said: “BetClic.com wishes good luck to its biggest winner ever and hopes he will enjoy his jackpot.”

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