What’s better than starting the year with a jackpot win? Starting it by spending absolutely nothing and still cracking the Mega Jackpot. That’s exactly what went down on January 24, when val* logged into BitStarz, grabbed their free Jackpot Spins, and somehow bullied the reels into coughing up $103,937.68.

No bonus buys. No bankroll flexing. Just one perfectly timed session that turned free spins into a very real six-figure payday.

This is the first Mega Jackpot win of 2026, and a reminder that Jackpotz Mania hasn’t lost any of its momentum. With the Mega Jackpot pot resetting to $25,000, the climb back up begins. The counter is already on the move again, and if this early-year strike is anything to go by, another huge win might not be far behind at all.

How it went down

On January 21, we once again celebrated the Mega Jackpot reaching $100,000. And if we know anything, it’s that once it gets that big, a Mega Jackpot win is lurking around the corner. 

Just three days later, on January 24, our lucky player was enjoying their Saturday morning by playing through their Jackpot Spins on the Wild Crowns slot. And after all their spins had been spun, they’d hit that magical window and turned some free Jackpot Spins into $103,937.68. 

How Jackpotz Mania Works

Jackpotz Mania is BitStarz’s in-house progressive jackpot loyalty system. Each day you log in, you’re credited with Jackpot Dollars (J$), which are automatically converted into daily Jackpot Spins for a selected lineup of eligible games. 

You’ll then need to land a win that is within that day’s defined payout windows. If you manage it, you’ll take home either the Minor prize or the headline-grabbing Mega Jackpot, depending on which payout window you landed on.

Looking to tilt the odds in your favour? Jackpot Boosters widen the qualifying win range, and players who have wagered at least $1,000 in the last 30 days, earning “Active Player” status, receive more spins, higher maximum bets, and access to additional VIP-style benefits.

Four Quick Steps to Chase the Mega Jackpot

Your shot at the Mega resets every day. The process is simple:

1. Log in to your BitStarz account.
2. Collect your daily J$ automatically.
3. Use your spins on an eligible game of your choice.
4. Hit a total win within the target range, and the jackpot is yours.

Daily spins expire after 24 hours, so don’t leave them unused. A new batch becomes available every day, and no deposit is required.