An out-of-state visitor has won over $2.1 million playing slots in Las Vegas. The lucky player was visiting the Palms Casino Resort on the famed Vegas Strip when they won this life-changing sum.
As it turns out, the spectacular prize was won on a $3 wager. The player in question was playing a Wheel of Fortune slot on July 26 when they finally hit the jackpot.
At the time of the destiny-defining spin, the player had only 46 cents remaining, marking a thrilling end to their gaming session. As the last spin ended, the player was prompted to contact a casino official to verify the win.
The exact sum the player won stood at $2,170,581
Palms Casino Resort shared a commemorative group photo featuring the victor, celebrating their win on its Facebook channel.
„When you win over $2 million… you take a group pic,” Palms Casino Resort said on its post.
People in the comments also congratulated the player, impressed by the fact that they won more than $2 million from a $3 bet while only 46 cents remained in their wallet.
Other Players Across America Secure Significant Wins
This isn’t the only recent high-profile win in Las Vegas, though. A few days ago, Allen Kessler, a professional poker player, decided to play slots for a change and won a jackpot of over $1.2 million.
The significant prize was won on a Buffalo slot by Aristocrat on a $125 bet. At the time of his win, Kessler had been playing for some 12 hours, according to his statement.
Despite being best known for his poker exploits, Kessler shared that he loves playing Buffalo slots.
In other news, a Wisconsin man just won the $4.3 million Megabucks jackpot, securing the biggest prize ever handed by the game. The man revealed that he had been playing for decades before hitting such a significant prize.
Elsewhere, a man from Maryland won $1 million after deciding to buy a cheaper ticket than the one he had initially eyed. The man felt that his wife would have been unhappy if she’d learned he’d paid $30 for a ticket, so he went with a $20 ticket instead. This turned out to be a life-changing choice as it instantly turned him into Maryland’s newest millionaire.