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Gambler bets $10 on slot machine — then walks away with $1.2M jackpot in Vegas

A lucky gambler won a big prize on a “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine in Las Vegas.
A lucky gambler won a big prize on a “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine in Las Vegas. Samuel Branch via Unsplash

A lucky gambler walked away with a $1.2 million prize at a Las Vegas casino.

The guest sat at a “Wheel of Fortune” Gold Spin Triple Gold slot machine Aug. 21 at Aria Resort & Casino, according to the International Game Technology.

The visitor bet $10 and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.

The lucky player won $1,267,503.92.

Aria Resort & Casino is central on the Las Vegas Strip.

Another gambler recently won a big jackpot prize a Las Vegas casino.

The player sat at a Pai Gow poker table Aug. 11 at The Orleans Hotel & Casino and won the $169,951 jackpot, McClatchy News reported.

He won thanks to a straight flush.

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 August 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM with the headline "Gambler bets $10 on slot machine — then walks away with $1.2M jackpot in 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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