Biloxi man multiplies $400 buy-in into a jackpot more than 600 times that size, beating players from across the country.

Linda Hammons went to play slots, but stumbled on a $1 million poker tournament. And nearly won the whole thing.

South Mississippi casinos have paid out more than $5.65 million in jackpots this year. Here’s the list, plus more details on the latest six-figure win.

This is the first jackpot of $100,000 or more at Coast casinos in 2026 after 31 hit in 2025. “We are super excited to have ...