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Gambler bets $250 on slot machine — then hits jackpot at iconic Las Vegas casino

A gambler hit a huge jackpot playing a popular slot machine in Las Vegas.
A gambler hit a huge jackpot playing a popular slot machine in Las Vegas. Nick Möllenbeck via Unsplash

A gambler walked away from an iconic Las Vegas casino with a life-changing jackpot prize.

The visitor sat at a Dragon Link slot machine at The Palazzo, the casino said in a June 18 Facebook post.

They bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.

The gambler won $1.1 million in the high-limit lounge at the casino.

After their jackpot win, the player still had a credit of $775 on the slot machine.

Dozens of people commented on the casino’s Facebook post to congratulate the winner and share their thoughts.

“Now we know the key is to bet only $250 to win the million. The issue is that I don’t have that money,” one person commented. link

“Awesome!!! I sometimes gamble with 250$ all day,” another person wrote.

The Venetian Resort includes two Italian-themed towers The Venetian and The Palazzo. Both properties have separate casinos, hotels and restaurants.

The resort is on the Las Vegas Strip.

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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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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