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Gambler bets $150 on slot machine — then wins huge prize at Florida casino

A gambler won a big jackpot prize at a casino in Collier County, Florida.
A gambler won a big jackpot prize at a casino in Collier County, Florida. Christopher Ryan via Unsplash

A gambler won a big jackpot prize after betting $150 on a slot machine in Florida.

The lucky visitor went to the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, the casino said in an April 22 Facebook post.

The player sat at a Dragon Link slot machine, bet and hit spin.

The symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared saying the gambler had won $121,566.05.

“Who spins $150 a pull?! Wild!” one person commented on the Facebook post.

“Holy crap wish I could spin $150 but congrats,” another person wrote.

Immokalee is an unincorporated community in Collier County. It’s about a 35-mile drive southeast from Fort Myers.

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 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM with the headline "Gambler bets $150 on slot machine — then wins huge prize at Florida casino."

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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