Poker player wins jackpot with one of the rarest hands in game at a Vegas casino
A poker player ended up with one of the rarest hands in the game, leading to a big jackpot win in Las Vegas.
The gambler sat at a Pai Gow poker table at The Orleans Hotel & Casino, the casino said in a May 16 news release.
The player bet $30 and was dealt a seven-card straight flush — a three through nine of clubs, the casino said.
The player won the $461,351 jackpot on his second hand.
The poker player also had a $1 progressive side bet and a $5 Fortune Bonus side bet and won an additional $25,000.
“The player’s luck also resulted in a windfall for two others at the table, who each received a $3,000 Fortune Bonus thanks to the straight flush,” the casino said.
A straight flush is one of the rarest hands in the game, after a royal flush, according to Upswing Poker.
It happens when a player gets cards in sequential order and in the same suit.
The Orleans Hotel & Casino is about a 2-mile drive southwest from the Strip. It’s decorated to resemble the New Orleans French Quarter and Mardi Gras.
This story was originally published May 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM with the headline "Poker player wins jackpot with one of the rarest hands in game at a Vegas casino."
