Mark Henry of Coppell rang in 2026 in unforgettable fashion when he claimed a $3.6 million jackpot at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The massive payout hit yesterday while Henry was playing Jackpot Hold'em at a table on the resort's gaming floor.
According to CW33, Henry landed the $3.6 million progressive prize on the Jackpot Hold'em table game. The outlet also notes that WinStar paid out about $1.5 billion in jackpots during 2025. The report, by Abbey Bowling, was updated shortly after it first went live.
Where It Happened
The win took place at WinStar World Casino and Resort, the sprawling complex in Thackerville that bills itself as the World's Biggest Casino. According to WinStar World Casino and Resort, the property sits at 777 Casino Ave., just north of the Texas–Oklahoma border, and includes thousands of electronic games along with dozens of table games.
What Comes Next
So far, local outlets have not published any comments from Henry about his plans for the money, and details on how the payout will be delivered have not been disclosed in the initial coverage. For now, the confirmed information about the jackpot win comes from local reporting that has quickly made the rounds among North Texas readers.
