Summary:
- Players can wager $1-$100 against one another to try and win a jackpot prize.
- The casino is said to be the first to offer this type of bet.
- The jackpot is player funded.
“HotSeat Jackpot” is now live at Harrah’s Northern California Casino and is the first time a US casino has offered a unique player-funded jackpot drawing. Players at the casino can wager $1-$100 against each other to build up the jackpot, and a winner will be named every hour.
HotSeat Jackpot Details
HotSeat Jackpot allows players to enjoy table games and enter a player-funded hot seat drawing that takes place every hour. The jackpot is eligible for those at the tables, and the lucky winner will be the one in the hot seat.
Each gaming table is linked to a tablet connected throughout the property. Once an hour, one of the tablets will chime to signal that a four-minute window is open for betting. Players can then wager $1-$100, with each dollar representing an entry into the drawing. The amounts are relatively low, ensuring all players can participate without breaking the bank.
The jackpot can be seen growing, and once the time is up, a winner is selected at random. The screen then announces the winner and the jackpot size. Players never know who will win or how much the end prize will be, which adds to the overall excitement during a table gaming session.
A Unique Experience
SVP and General Manager at Harrah’s Northern California, Jeff Cutri, commented that the casino is excited to be the first to offer the HotSeat product. The unique option provides guests with a convenient digital hot seat drawing experience every hour.
The casino is focused on offering an elevated guest experience with unique and fun gaming opportunities. HotSeat Lotto has debuted the new betting feature at the casino, and it is expected that more casinos will soon offer the product.
HotSeat Lotto already offers this product in other countries, including Mexico. The HotSeat game is available at several casinos in Mexico and has proven to be a big hit among players. HotSeat Lotto offers the feature in a single casino format and a progressive system.
With the progressive system, multiple casinos within one brand can be connected, which helps to increase the total jackpot exponentially. Harrah’s Northern California may be the first casino to offer the product, but they most certainly won’t be the last. It will be interesting to see if Harrah’s owners decide to bring the product to all the branded casinos, or even a few more, to try and build up a larger player pool and total jackpot prize winnings.
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