Gambler ends up ‘ultra lucky’ after betting $500 on slot machine at Florida casino
A gambler bet hundreds of dollars on a popular slot machine in Florida, then won a huge jackpot.
Now she’s $1.5 million richer.
The visitor sat at a Dragon Link slot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, the casino said in a March 4 Facebook post.
She bet $500, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.
“A $500 bet paid off BIG for this ultra lucky winner who won $1,505,182.06 playing Dragon Link,” the casino said in the post.
Facebook users seemed to be in shock the gambler made such a big bet.
“$500 BET?? REALLY?” one person said.
“Lol I consider $500 a good win. I can’t imagine betting that much. Glad it worked out!!!” another person commented.
“I was sitting right next to this woman when it happened!!!! It was awesome I was so happy for her,” someone else said.
This story was originally published March 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM with the headline "Gambler ends up ‘ultra lucky’ after betting $500 on slot machine at Florida casino."
