Gambler bets $3 on slot machine — then hits big jackpot in CA. ‘Awesome win’
A lucky gambler took home a big jackpot after playing a slot machine at a Southern California casino.
The gambler was playing a slot machine at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, the Highland casino said in a June 2 Facebook post.
With a $3 bet, the player scored a $138,689.81 prize, the casino said.
“Yes, you read that right,” the casino said.
Facebook users were quick to comment on the big score, with some calling it an “awesome win.”
“That’s a JACKPOT,” another user wrote.
Days later, another gambler at the casino took home a big prize playing a low bet on a slot machine.
The player’s $4.40 bet led to a $82,276.88 win, the casino said in a June 4 Facebook post.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, about a 65-mile drive east from Los Angeles, features 7,200 slot machines, according to the resort’s website.
This story was originally published June 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM with the headline "Gambler bets $3 on slot machine — then hits big jackpot in CA. ‘Awesome win’."
