WMS Gaming has awarded its 200th Wide Area Progressive jackpot since the company's debut of WAP gaming machines in 2004.
The milestone was reached when, on March 5, a lucky winner from Kansas City, Kansas, won a jackpot of more than $600,000 on a Monopoly Advance to Boardwalk slot machine at Harrah’s Casino, in North Kansas City, Missouri.
With this win, total jackpot awards for WMS WAP gaming machines has surpassed $115m.
“Our 200th jackpot payout is a testament to the high level of player entertainment on the WMS WAP games, which create consistent product loyalty from slot players and drive higher coin-in for casino operators,” said Orrin Edidin, president of WMS Gaming. “We continue to build on our proven reputation for coupling innovation and technology with an exciting and dynamic play experience that reflects our ability to anticipate and satisfy players’ expectations.”
Tom Cook, general manager at Harrah’s Casino, added: “WMS machines have always been very popular on our floors. It’s a thrill for us to be part of this exciting moment in history and we consider being the home of the 200th WMS Wide Area Progressive payout a truly celebratory occasion.”
