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Lucky gamblers bet $5 on slot machine and win ‘jaw-dropping’ jackpot in Las Vegas

Lucky gamblers won a jackpot at a Vegas casino with the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S.
Lucky gamblers won a jackpot at a Vegas casino with the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S. Nick Möllenbeck via Unsplash

A pair went to a Las Vegas casino and won a “jaw-dropping” jackpot from a slot machine.

Now, they are $104,611 richer.

The lucky gamblers went to the The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower and played a Double Jackpot slot machine, the hotel said in an Oct. 10 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

They bet $5 and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.

“Massive congrats to William and Jennifer for hitting the jackpot and walking away with a jaw-dropping $104,611!” the hotel said in the post.

The STRAT is known for having the tallest freestanding observation tower in the U.S.

It’s 1,149 feet tall and includes an observation deck where guests can order drinks and food and look at the Las Vegas Strip.

There are also rides for thrill-seekers.

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 October 11, 2024 at 12:03 PM with the headline "Lucky gamblers bet $5 on slot machine and win ‘jaw-dropping’ jackpot in Las Vegas."

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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