Treasure Nile Pays Out Over $7,000,000 in 2003

When Treasure Nile was launched by Microgaming back in July of 2001 we predicted that it might well be the game to take the top spot away from Cash Splash. It took just under two years for the game to pay out more than Cash Splash has paid out in five. Last year alone over $7,000,000 was won.

In total since launch over $15,000,000 has been won on the popular game. It's popularity is not surprising. It always has a jackpot of at least $40,000 waiting to be won and with a max bet of $4.50 this represents quite good value.

The game was also the first true video slot to appear online. It was the first game to have nine lines and also the first game to incorporate a scatter symbol into the winning combinations line up. It also uses an Egyptian theme which seems to be one of the most popular among players.

While the jackpot starts at $40,000 we have seen some really big winners. In December of last year it paid out $760,770.09 to seven players - an average jackpot of $108,681. The biggest win on 2003 was $346,822.91 hit in June and the game record still stands at $520,625.09 won in 2001.

Like all progressive in the Microgaming line up, Treasure Nile is linked to all of the casinos. This means that the same jackpot is available at over 70 different sites and that players bets from all of the sites add to the progressive jackpot total. This is the key to the fast growing, frequently hit jackpots.

Rumor has it that Microgaming is working on releasing five reel versions of the other games such as Cash Splash to give players who like video slot machines more options when it comes to going for big jackpots.

For more details read our full Treasure Nile Review where we take an in depth look at the game and list the casinos where you can play. If you feel like jumping straight into the action we can recommend checking out 7 Sultans, The Gaming Club and Spin Palace - all top rated MIcrogaming casinos.