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Gambler bets $250 on slot machine — then wins life-changing prize at Vegas casino

A gambler won a big prize on a popular slot machine in Las Vegas.
A gambler won a big prize on a popular slot machine in Las Vegas. Heather Gill via Unsplash

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

The guest sat at a Dragon Link slot machine at Circa Resort & Casino, the casino said in a July 13 Facebook post.

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

This player won 1,082,545.37.

“Last night, Dragon Link breathed fire…and left a million-dollar trail,” the casino said in the post.

The visitor had a leftover credit of $2,164 when they hit the jackpot.

Dozens of people commented on the post congratulating the gambler.

“If you can play 250 a pop more power to You! Congrats,” one person commented.

“$250 a spin? I have to look for that just to pay a bill!” another person said.

“$250 is my daily limit,” someone else said.

Circa Resort & Casino is in downtown Las Vegas, and it’s part of the Fremont Street Experience.

The adult-only hotel opened in 2020, Travel and Leisure 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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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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