A lucky slots player has won nearly €2.4m on the Gladiator Jackpot game.

The British punter claimed the huge €2,374,847.22 prize – the biggest payout in the gameÂ's history – at online casino Winner.com.

Part of providers PlaytechÂ's progressive slot network, Gladiator Jackpot includes clips from the famous Gladiator film as well as features such as a Coliseum Bonus and Gladiator Jackpot Bonus.

The latter bonus sees players presented with nine helmets of different prize values coloured in gold, silver or bronze. Those who reveal nine golds win the Gladiator Progressive Jackpot.

Playtech head of casino Amir Askarov said: Â"I congratulate the lucky player on this astonishing jackpot win on Gladiator Jackpot.

Â"Playtech is honored to offer players prizes on this scale through our highly valued licensee – Winner.com.

Â"We take pride in the strong content and features of our slots and jackpots and are delighted to continually offer our players the opportunity to win huge prizes through our expanding games portfolio.Â"