Dragon Link progressive awards $2.19m jackpot at Hard Rock Tampa

On November 2, a lucky casino player hit the jackpot of a Dragon Link progressive slot machine, winning $2.19m at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa after placing a $50 bet on the Aristocrat Gaming title.
“It’s always remarkable when a jackpot of this magnitude is hit. Congratulations to the lucky winner!” Hard Rock Tampa VP and Assistant GM Joseph Wagner said.
“Dragon Link continues to deliver unforgettable moments for our guests, and this win is a perfect example.”
The recent jackpot represents the second time since January 2025 the Aristocrat Gaming title has paid out in excess of $1.5m, with the top prize now reset to $1m across all 32 machines currently housed by the property.
Hard Rock Tampa has paid out more than 778,000 jackpots to date, totaling over $2.34bn in slot winnings since January 1, 2025.
“What an extraordinary moment for the player, Dragon Link and Aristocrat Gaming,” Aristocrat Gaming CRO Kurt Gissane said.
“Our partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Tampa continues to drive exciting wins like this – It’s thrilling to celebrate this milestone with them.”
Aristocrat Gaming originally launched its portfolio of Dragon Link progressives at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa in July 2021, as the property stated it has become a “top draw” for players due to high-denomination offerings.
Hard Rock Tampa currently features 5,230 slot machines, over 175 table games including live blackjack, baccarat, craps and roulette, as well as multiple retail sports betting locations.
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