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Lucky casino player spends $3 on slot machine — then wins huge prize in Las Vegas

Someone from Texas hit the jackpot on a slot machine in Las Vegas.
Someone from Texas hit the jackpot on a slot machine in Las Vegas. Unsplash

A lucky lottery player spent a few dollars on a slot machine in Las Vegas and won a much bigger prize.

They hit the $122,720 jackpot.

The Texas player was at Treasure Island on July 16, the hotel and casino said in a news release. They wagered $3 on the Monte Carlo Spin and Win slot machine and won the jackpot.

The pirate-themed resort had a few jackpot winners in June, the hotel said.

A player from Midway, California, won $13,726 on a slot machine called Solstice Celebration Triple Sparkle Maxi.

Someone from Tasmania hit the Buffalo Ascension Bonus jackpot and took home $12,096.

More recently, a player won nearly $2 million from a slot machine at the Encore at Wynn on July 14, McClatchy News reported.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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This story was originally published July 22, 2024 at 10:10 AM with the headline "Lucky casino player spends $3 on slot machine — then wins huge prize in Las Vegas."

Helena Wegner
McClatchy DC
Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She’s a journalism graduate from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She’s based in Phoenix.
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