Jackpot: Seminole Hard Rock player wins $1 million for $25 bet
Last week, one lucky visitor won more than $1 million while playing games at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
The winner, identified as "Sheryl S.," won $1,025,719.52 on March 17 at a Florida gambling establishment.
She hit the jackpot after betting $25 on Aristocrat's game Dragon Link.
Win Pai Gow Poker
On March 15, an unnamed Pai Gow poker player won a $250,000 jackpot at Sunset Station Casino in Henderson, Nevada.
The guest, a local player, won with a straight flush.
Venice Grand Prix $1.6 million
On March 13, a visitor to the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas won more than $1.6 million.
Mystery player bets $10 on IGT's Wheel of Fortune game. The total amount raised by Venetian guests is $1,635,693.
Palazzo Winner Receives $1 Million
On March 11, another tourist won more than $1 million playing slot machines in a high-limit room at the Palazzo, a Venetian resort in Las Vegas.
Total expenditures are $1,037,828. The lucky winner bets $25 while playing Dragon Link.
This is the third prize to exceed $1 million since the Palazzo's high-limit room opened in October.
El Cortez player wins $829,000
On March 4, a local couple won more than $829,000 at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
They were playing Buffalo Diamond Extreme and bet $3.75.
Total expenditures are $829,606.
"El Cortez is one of the only remaining casinos still offering slot machines with nearly 100 coins," El Cortez said in a statement.
Harry Reid Airport Payment
Also on March 4, an airline passenger won more than $782,000 on a flight from Harry Reid International Airport.
He's playing Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s from Wheel of Fortune.
It was unclear whether the visitor to Harry Reid Airport was boarding or had just gotten off the plane when he tried his luck at the competition.
Caesar Palace Online Record Victory
Earlier this month, a New Jersey resident won more than $436,000 while playing the Caesars Palace Online Casino mobile app.
Lucky player "Craig W." from Newfoundland, NJ won $436,898 playing Da Vince DeluxeWays on his mobile phone.
This is the highest payout ever at Caesars Palace online casino.
You see and hear about people winning the jackpot, but I never thought it would happen to me," Craig said in a statement after winning the jackpot.
In addition to the prize money, he received a free hotel stay at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City.
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Source: www.casino.org
