Online poker players are preparing themselves for potentially winning a jackpot of $2 million, as InterCasino's progressive jackpot reaches record levels.

Intercasino, which offers over 180 casino games, including Marvel Heroes Slot Machines, Las Vegas favourites like Roulette and Blackjack, Multi-line Slots and Bonus Video Poker, said that since their introduction in 1996, progressive jackpots have increased at a remarkable rate.

This may be in large part due to the confidence customers have in the swiftness of payment, as InterCasino is almost unique in that it pays out all jackpots immediately and in full.

InterCasino spokesperson Peter Marcus, said: "Whenever the progressive jackpot total edges above the all-important million-dollar mark, the mood in the entire office is absolutely electric.

"With the combined jackpot total close to $2 million, we are positive that wonderful things are about to happen to several lucky InterCasino customers – it is only a matter of time before someone's life is changed for the better."

A few months ago InterCasino made history by awarding a record $1.77 million Millionaires Club slot machines jackpot to Sussex resident Jon R.