Gambler turns $60 bet into ‘fantastic’ six-figure win in Western Washington

By Sara Schilling

December 31, 2025 12:24 PM

A lucky gambler turned a $60 bet into a six-figure jackpot in Western Washington, casino officials said.

The gambler won $263,541 on a slot machine at Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, casino officials wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Officials described the jackpot on the Huff N’ Even More Puff slot machine as “a fantastic win.”

Commenters also weighed in on Facebook.

“That’s awesome. Congrats,” one person wrote.

Another person wrote, “Now that’s a great win!”

Tulalip is about about 30 miles north of Seattle.

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.

Sara Schilling

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Sara Schilling is a former journalist for mcclatchy-newsroom