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Gamblers score 3 ‘huge’ wins at Western Washington casino. Here’s how much

Slot machine players recently scored three “huge” wins at a Western Washington casino, including a $286,000 prize.

One lucky gambler scored a six-figure jackpot at Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel, casino officials wrote in an April 27 Facebook post.

The player won $286,599 after betting $88 on the Dancing Drums slot machine

“Congratulations to our lucky guest on this massive jackpot,” casino officials wrote in a post celebrating the “huge win.”

Social media users shared in the celebration.

“Congratulations. Nice win,” Facebook user Annette Carter wrote in a comment on the April 27 post.

Slot machine players win at Western Washington casino

The slot machine player wasn’t the only gambler to strike it rich at the King County casino in late April.

Another gambler at Snoqualmie Casino won $52,687 on the Super Hot Flaming Pots slot machine on a $4.40 bet.

“Big wins happen here!,” casino officials said in an April 28 Facebook post. “Congrats to our lucky guest.”

The following day, the casino announced “another huge win” when a player scored $121,467 after betting $27.50 bet on the Fortune Dragon Unleashed slot machine.

Where is Snoqualmie Casino near Tacoma?

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel, 37500 SE North Bend Way in Snoqualmie, said it offers more than 1,800 “cutting-edge slot machines, an expansive non-smoking gaming floor, and 58 timeless table games, including blackjack, roulette and baccarat.”

The King County casino is about a 45-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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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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