Dallas Man Wins First Dragon Link Jackpot in Oklahoma Casino

A Dallas man has left the Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant on Monday, October 26, seven-figure richer. The winner, a man from Dallas, scooped a $1.14 million jackpot while playing the Dragon Link slot game at the property. Dragon Link Game Disgorges Its First Grand Jackpot in Oklahoma Identified as Max M., the Texas man is the first guest to win the game’s guaranteed $1 million grand jackpot, making it a doubly important event for the casino. The property is also the only casino in Oklahoma to offer the Dragon Link title, having debuted it in April 2026. Since it launched, the game has paid out more than $20 million in jackpot prizes, but this was the first time it has paid out the grand prize. The winner spoke with the property and shared his thoughts and how he felt about the whole thing: “I almost fell over when I realized I won,” he explained. Max M. was quick to share his immediate plans for what he would do with the money. He intends to buy a house and also return to the Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant to play some more! “At Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, we’re always looking for opportunities to bring our guests new, exciting games, and the $1 Million Dragon Link is a perfect example of that. We’re thrilled to see our guests enjoying the games we bring in and walking away winners,” added Thomas O’Sullivan, director of marketing for Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant. The Dragon Link slot machine allows players to choose from four themes, including Happy & Prosperous, Golden Century, Autumn Moon, and MarsX Upright. The game itself offers flexible betting limits and will satisfy budget players and high rollers, with bets ranging from $5 to $1,000.