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Lucky gambler bets 50 cents on slot machine — then hits the jackpot in Las Vegas

File photo of a casino sign in Las Vegas. A gambler got lucky at casino near the Fremont Street Experience.
File photo of a casino sign in Las Vegas. A gambler got lucky at casino near the Fremont Street Experience. JP Holecka via Unsplash

One lucky gambler bet a small amount of change on a slot machine in Las Vegas and hit the jackpot.

They walked away with $11,915.

The player sat at a Panda Magic slot machine at Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel, the casino said in a Dec. 3 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The visitor wagered 50 cents, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.

“This guest really hit the jackpot when their $0.50 bet had them walking out with $11,915!” the casino said.

Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, near the Fremont Street Experience.

Another gambler got lucky on a slot machine in Vegas.

The player bet 88 cents on a Tasty Treasure Flame Pot game at Boulder Station Hotel & Casino and won more than $18,000.

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 December 3, 2024 at 12:58 PM with the headline "Lucky gambler bets 50 cents on slot machine — then hits the jackpot 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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