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$700,000 baccarat win at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

3 September 2026

(PRESS RELEASE) -- A Rivers Casino Philadelphia player hit one of the largest jackpots in the casino’s history — nearly $700,000 — with a $5 bonus wager at the Royal 9 Baccarat progressive table game. The lucky guest from Philadelphia matched his personal King-Nine hand — king of hearts and nine of spades — with the bank’s hand to earn a $694,124.33 payout on Saturday, 29 August.

"Big wins like this are what make the Rivers experience so exciting," said Scott Lokke, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. "We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible jackpot win and share the milestone with our guests and Team Members as we continue to offer exciting gaming, entertainment and promotions throughout the year."

The progressive jackpot debuted in March 2024. Following the jackpot win, the progressive reset to $200,000 and continues to grow daily.

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