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Gambler from Florida bets $1.50 on slot — then hits jackpot at Las Vegas casino

Two gamblers hit slot machine jackpots at the same downtown Las Vegas casino this month.
Two gamblers hit slot machine jackpots at the same downtown Las Vegas casino this month. Heather Gill via Unsplash

A Florida gambler hit a jackpot at a Las Vegas casino with a small bet.

Now the player is more than $18,000 richer.

The guest sat at a Quick Hit Link slot machine at Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, the casino said in a June 23 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The visitor bet $1.50, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.

The gambler won $18,165.91.

“We’ve got another major winner at Binion’s to share with you!” the casino said in the post.

Another gambler won a big slot machine jackpot at the same casino earlier this month.

This player from Hawaii bet 80 cents on a Regal Link slot and won more than $19,000, McClatchy News reported.

Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel is in downtown Las Vegas, and it’s part of the Fremont Street Experience.

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 June 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM with the headline "Gambler from Florida bets $1.50 on slot — then hits jackpot at Las Vegas casino."

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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