On May 5, the lights of MGM National Harbor shone brighter than ever as a local Virginia resident, who has decided not to disclose his/her identity, grabbed a whopping $1.3 million jackpot payout after playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The fortunate player got a winning royal flush in diamonds, which helped him/her score the largest payouts ever recorded in the United States for this popular table game.

Virginia Visitor Strikes Diamond Flush Jackpot

The massive win was preceded by a thrilling sequence of events. First, the player, who is not from Maryland but came to play at MGM National Harbor from neighboring Virginia, was dealt a Queen and a King of diamonds. Those cards ignited a glimmer of hope. As the game progressed, the player felt an even greater tinge of anticipation after he also got the third card, a Jack of diamonds. Then the Ace of diamonds followed on the turn. At the end, the 10 of diamonds completed the flush on the river.

Alex Alvarado, vice president of casino operations at MGM National Harbor, rejoiced in the player’s success, noting: “What an incredible moment for our guest to win this huge jackpot at MGM National Harbor. As an entertainment destination, our mission is to provide a variety of options for guests to have an unforgettable experience — whether at a restaurant, a show, or in the casino. We’re thrilled that a local struck a big payday on one of our many table games that feature progressive jackpots.”

Situated just outside of the city of Washington, D.C., MGM National Harbor is an integrated casino resort offering a variety of amenities and entertainment options. The resort boasts a 23-story hotel with 308 luxury rooms and 135,000 square feet of gaming space. 

Beyond the casino floor, guests can explore an array of retail outlets, rejuvenate their senses at the spa, and indulge their palates at seven distinct dining venues offering culinary delights from around the globe.

From Improbability to Fortune

The seven-figure windfall defied astronomical odds, standing at nearly 31,000-to-1, making it a rare and extraordinary feat in high-stakes poker. The sheer rarity of attaining a royal flush in 7-card Texas Hold ‘Em underscores the magnitude of this achievement, with statistical probabilities standing at a mere 0.0032%.

This astronomic win will serve as a glimmer of hope for all players engaging in games with high progressive jackpots that will now dream of their own short at fortune. For the MGM National Harbor casino, this major win is proof of its allure as a premier destination for both high rollers and casual gamblers alike. The casino’s wide range of amenities do not only offer entertainment but also the enticing prospect of life-changing wins.

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Some players have been as lucky as to bet a few pennies and get a mammoth return on their first spin – others have been known to play habitually and never hit the coveted prize.

For one local slot player at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento, the wait is over, as an anonymous female visitor to the property won $1,272,905.89 on Sunday. She had wagered on Ultimate Fire Link Explosion by Light and Wonder and won the life-changing amount on a $3.75 bet.

The winner was playing the Light & Wonder game when good fortune struck. However, she has chosen to keep her anonymity, which is allowed under state laws in California, unless a person is winning the lottery.

Big Jackpots in California in 2023

There have been other wins over the past months, including at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento. Several people won at the Sacramento property in April, with two ladies winning $55,913 on a $2.64 bet and $26,516 on a $2.64 bet respectively. Another person, Dennis, won $86,000 on a $500 bet.

Earlier this year in March, the Graton Resort & Casino in California saw another anonymous player wager $3 and end up winning $3,307,754.47 based on the property’s social media feed on Twitter.

Jackpots have been all over the place in California with the seven-figure ones usually not announced as often, but the six-figure ones happening almost daily at casinos all across the Golden State.

The place where jackpots are a more frequent sight, though, is not California but Nevada, where the Las Vegas Strip buzzes with activity and the chink of big winnings. Stories from the Silver State about jackpot winners are quite common.

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