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Casino player bets $1.75 on slot machine — then wins life-changing prize in Las Vegas

One lucky visitor hit a slot machine jackpot at a casino in downtown Las Vegas.
One lucky visitor hit a slot machine jackpot at a casino in downtown Las Vegas. JP Holecka via Unsplash

A gambler from Hawaii tried their luck at a Las Vegas casino and ended up winning a life-changing prize.

Now, they are $891,775.72 richer.

The anonymous player sat at a “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine on Aug. 6 at the California Hotel & Casino, the hotel said in a Facebook post.

They wagered $1.75, hit the spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen.

The player “triggered” a bonus, which landed them the jackpot, the hotel said.

Another player from Hawaii won $1.5 million from the same game in June, the hotel said.

The California Hotel & Casino is in downtown Las Vegas near the Fremont Street Experience.

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 August 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM with the headline "Casino player bets $1.75 on slot machine — then wins life-changing prize in Las Vegas."

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Helena Wegner
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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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