Popular gambling influencer Brian Christopher won an $80,000 jackpot while appearing at a promotional event at MGM Grand Detroit. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

Brian Christopher, a popular gambling influencer, was live-streaming slot machine action at the MGM Grand Detroit when he scooped an $80,000 jackpot. The BetMGM ambassador was at the property as part of a promotional event when he won his biggest-ever jackpot.

Christopher was filming the action live for his fans

The slot machine at the heart of the excitement was “Crazy Chicken.” Christopher was filming the action live for his fans when his $37 wager turned into $79,589, more than double his previous personal record of $34,000. He went on to win a few smaller jackpots that night, coming in for more than $100,000.