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Gambler from CA plays slot machine for 15 minutes — then wins jackpot in Vegas

A woman from Stockton, California, won a massive jackpot prize at a Las Vegas casino.
A woman from Stockton, California, won a massive jackpot prize at a Las Vegas casino. Photo from Nick Fewings via Unsplash

A gambler from California sat at a slot machine for 15 minutes, then won a life-changing prize in Las Vegas.

The lucky visitor from Stockton sat at a “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine Aug. 22 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, the casino said in a news release.

She put $100 into the machine and started playing, watching as the symbols flashed across the screen.

After about 15 minutes, she made a $5 bet, hit spin and a jackpot message appeared.

She won $1,008,054.30.

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is just east of the Las Vegas Strip.

A “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine jackpot was hit with a $5 bet.
A “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine jackpot was hit with a $5 bet. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 

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 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM with the headline "Gambler from CA plays slot machine for 15 minutes — then wins jackpot in Vegas."

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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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