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Anniversary celebration at Las Vegas casino ends in big win for California woman

A poker player won a big prize at a Las Vegas casino.
A poker player won a big prize at a Las Vegas casino. Nick Möllenbeck via Unsplash

A Southern California woman celebrating her 12th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas won a big jackpot at a poker table.

Now, she’s $494,420 richer.

The woman went to The LINQ Hotel + Experience on April 13, the casino said in a news release.

She sat at a Three Card Poker table and ended up with a royal flush the rarest hand in the game.

The California jackpot winner is pictured.
The California jackpot winner is pictured. The LINQ Hotel + Experience

A royal flush happens when a player gets an ace, king, queen, jack and 10 in the same suit.

Her ace, queen and 10 matched with the dealer’s king and jack, making a royal flush, the casino confirmed to McClatchy News.

She told the casino she planned to use the money to stay in Vegas longer and pay off debt.

The LINQ Hotel + Experience is on the center of the Las Vegas Strip. It’s recognized by its 550-foot-tall Ferris wheel.

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 April 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM with the headline "Anniversary celebration at Las Vegas casino ends in big win for California woman."

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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