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Lucky gambler bets 88 cents on slot machine — then hits jackpot at Las Vegas casino

A Las Vegas gambler got lucky at a casino off the Strip.
A Las Vegas gambler got lucky at a casino off the Strip. Photo from Nick Fewings via Unsplash

A gambler bet some change on a slot machine in Las Vegas, then ended up winning a big prize.

Now, the visitor is $28,232.02 richer.

The lucky player sat at a Dancing Drums slot machine at the Red Rock Casino & Spa, the casino said in a Nov. 1 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The gambler bet 88 cents, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.

“Bang the drums for our lucky guest!” the casino said.

Red Rock Casino & Spa is about a 10-mile drive west from the Las Vegas Strip.

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 November 1, 2024 at 2:05 PM with the headline "Lucky gambler bets 88 cents on slot machine — then hits jackpot at Las Vegas casino."

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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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