Darn it... the Wall Street Journal spilled the beans.

[Alan Mendelson]

Now the whole world knows about the $2-million++ jackpot that's waiting to be hit at the MGM Grand on the Lions Share slot machine.

See: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...p_EditorsPicks

What the WSJ did not include in the article was why the jackpot is so big on the single machine.

The reason is that under Nevada gaming regulations the amount "contributed" by players on a progressive game belongs to the "players" so either the jackpot must be hit or the progressive amount must be distributed to other games where it must be hit.

If you played this game before (as I once did about 6 or 7 years ago) you will probably now see a line of people waiting to play it since it's now so well known... not that it wasn't well know before, however.

[Count Room]

Now Rob's going to hit it and show us the picture. Mark my words.

[Alan Mendelson]

This isn't a half bad idea to make some money...

Now Rob's going to hit it and show us the picture. Mark my words.

There used to be a photo booth outside Harrah's on the Strip where you could take a picture next to a simulated slot machine showing a Jackpot. I think it might be a worthwhile venture to set up a similar photo booth outside the MGM where you could take a picture with a simulated Lions Share machine showing the Lions all lined up.

[quahaug]

This isn't a half bad idea to make some money...



There used to be a photo booth outside Harrah's on the Strip where you could take a picture next to a simulated slot machine showing a Jackpot. I think it might be a worthwhile venture to set up a similar photo booth outside the MGM where you could take a picture with a simulated Lions Share machine showing the Lions all lined up.

Alan. That is genius! I doubt MGM would allow an exact replica be used though.

[Rob.Singer]

Now I just have to go after this Lions Share jackpot, with camera in hand. How in the world can I let it go when someone says they know of a gambler who just won two million dollars at craps that beat my recent jackpots??

[slingshot]

Now I just have to go after this Lions Share jackpot, with camera in hand. How in the world can I let it go when someone says they know of a gambler who just won two million dollars at craps that beat my recent jackpots??

Just make sure the faceplate on the machine is correct before you snap the pic!

[Perdition]

I get the feeling whoever wins that will end up becoming a bit of a targe....celebrity so it shouldn't be a problem finding the name.

[Alan Mendelson]

Actually, it might be difficult to find the name of the Lions winner. IGT keeps the name of Megabucks winners private and releases them only if the player wants it released. But if Rob tells us that he hit the Lions when the Lions are hit we will have to see something more than a photo of the Lions lined up to believe it was Rob who got it. Right? LOL

[regnis]

Sworn notarized statement from the lion.

[Perdition]

Actually, it might be difficult to find the name of the Lions winner. IGT keeps the name of Megabucks winners private and releases them only if the player wants it released. But if Rob tells us that he hit the Lions when the Lions are hit we will have to see something more than a photo of the Lions lined up to believe it was Rob who got it. Right? LOL

I was thinking more in relation to regulars playing and there always being a crowd. Even if they keep it private, word of mouth will get around, cell phone pics, etc.

[redietz]

AOL just featured this as a lead story today, also.