The previous highest progressive jackpot of $1.77 million also was won at Greektown in February 2004 on a nickel Wheel of Fortune machine.
The guest, who visits Greektown Casino exclusively and wishes to remain anonymous, played an International Game Technology Wheel of Fortune slot machine, and hit the top award. This is the highest progressive jackpot won in Detroit history.
"I saw the winning combination come across the line and the machine went dark. I thought, I just killed the machine. The machine then lit back up and revealed I had won over $2 million and I thought, wow, I really did kill it!," the lucky winner said.
The lucky winner also will be taking a trip back to Greektown Casino, she said. "I've always loved Greektown Casino. They treat me like family."