Curacao - Jan 1, 2002 (PRN): No longer are big jackpots the reserve of Las Vegas. The jackpot-hungry player now has a real online alternative.

Jackpot Madness, the online gaming portal that brings together casinos to form huge progressive jackpots, is delighted that in little over a year, progressive wins across the network have reached a landmark US$50 million a figure that now rivals land-based casinos.

'The vast number of people playing progressive games at Microgaming-powered casinos have made this world record possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the thousands of players who helped us reach this landmark total' -remarked Marilyn Glazier, Press Agent for Jackpot Madness.

The $50 million world record was reached by a giant $190,553.47 win on Treasure Nile at 7 Sultans Casino by Theresa W. the one thousandth, eight hundred and fifty-second jackpot winner!

'Cash Splash, Fruit Fiesta, WowPot, LotsaLoot, SuperJax and our latest 'mega' progressive 'Treasure Nile' have developed into real brands that players search for in an online casino. Their success is phenomenal, with total jackpot payouts dwarfing anything comparable on the Internet. Players want to win big and these progressives are one of the reasons why Microgaming-powered casinos are the most fun on the Internet' commented Julian Perry of Microgaming.

About Jackpot Madness:
Jackpot Madness is the world's number one online jackpot destination. The goal of the portal is to provide jackpot enthusiasts with a single destination offering a wide choice of progressives, featuring frequent payouts and record-breaking jackpots. The jackpot totals are "live" and Jackpot Madness provides constantly updated information together with links to over 60 casinos. Jackpot Madness: the center of the jackpot universe!