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Gambler turns $3.75 bet into ‘awesome’ six-figure jackpot win in Washington

A lucky gambler turned a $3.75 bet into a six-figure jackpot at a Washington casino.

The gambler won $162,118 at a Lion Link slot machine at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, casino officials said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

People were quick to offer congratulations in the post’s comments.

“Wow, that’s a nice win!” someone wrote.

“Awesome hit!” wrote another person.

Slot machine jackpot won at Tacoma casino

Several other jackpots have been reported recently at the Tacoma casino, including a $76,577 jackpot on a Mega Meltdown slot machine on Thursday, Nov. 27.

The bet was $20.

Casino officials described that jackpot as “massive” and a “mega win.”

Emerald Queen Casino has locations in Tacoma and Fife.

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.

This story was originally published December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM with the headline "Gambler turns $3.75 bet into ‘awesome’ six-figure jackpot win in Washington."

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Sara Schilling is a former journalist for mcclatchy-newsroom
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