Albert Lea Local Hits Massive Jackpot at Diamond Jo

If you won a massive amount of money, what would be your first move? Would you pay off the mortgage, book a dream vacation, or finally buy that car you’ve been eyeing?

For one lucky local from Albert Lea, Minnesota, that hypothetical scenario became a reality while visiting the Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel in Worth, Iowa on Friday, April 3. I'm not sure how this winner plans to spend their money, but they'll be able to clear a lot of debt and have enough left over for something really fun like a vacation or new vehicle.

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Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel in Worth, Iowa features 800 slot machines and 22 table games. While visiting, the guest from Albert Lea, Minnesota decided to try their luck on the Dollar Storm Emperor’s Treasure slot game by Aristocrat Gaming.

Around 2:24 p.m., the player placed a $12.50 bet that changed the course of their weekend—triggering a massive progressive jackpot totaling $65,413.

This Albert Lea local isn't the only one celebrating a life-changing windfall lately.

In February, a Minnesota man won more than $200,000 at Diamond Jo. And just a couple of months ago, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel saw a record-breaking moment when a player named Philip from the North Metro hit a diamond royal flush. That single hand triggered a $516,705 payout—officially the largest table games jackpot in the history of the property.

Lady Luck has been visiting Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch too. T.I. recently reported that March 2026 was the most successful March in its history, with total jackpot payouts surging 17% over the previous year. That record month was highlighted by several major hits, including:

• $138,502 on a Dragon Cash machine.
• A $103,662 slot jackpot won by a woman from St. Paul.
• A legendary Valentine's Day "Bad Beat" poker jackpot where eight players split $217,490.