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Gambler scores ‘huge win’ at Western Washington casino. Here’s how much

A lucky gambler recently scored a “huge win” at a Western Washington casino.

The gambler won more than $70,000 at Snoqualmie Casino and Hotel in Snoqualmie, casino officials wrote in a Monday, Jan. 26, Facebook post.

The gambler placed a $20 bet on the Triple Fortune Dragon Rising spot machine.

“Another HUGE win!” casino officials wrote in the post. “Congratulations to our lucky guest who’s cashing out with $70,692.”

Social media users shared in the celebration.

“Wow, I should come here,” Facebook user Linda Kim wrote in a comment on Snoqualmie Casino’s post.

“Congratulations to that very lucky winner,” Facebook user Rochelle Holliday wrote.

This is the second jackpot over $50,000 won at Snoqualmie Casino within the two weeks. The casino congratulated a guest on “a lucky spin” on Jan. 24 via Facebook.

The gambler turned a $20 bet into a $77,071.10 win, casino officials wrote.

Where is Snoqualmie Casino near Tacoma?

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel, 37500 SE North Bend Way in Snoqualmie, has more than 1,800 slot machines, an “expansive non-smoking gaming floor” and 58 table games, including blackjack, roulette and baccarat, according to its website.

The King County casino is about a 46-minute car ride from Tacoma.

It takes more than an hour to drive to Snoqualmie from Olympia.

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 January 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM.

Julia Hawkins
The Bellingham Herald
Julia Hawkins joined The Herald as a service journalism and general assignment reporter in December 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Western Washington University in Bellingham.
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