He spent $5 on a Las Vegas slot. 3 minutes later, everything changed
An Atlanta resident has claimed a $10.3 million jackpot after placing a $5 wager at a Las Vegas casino.
Who reported it (5)
- Man wins $10 million slot jackpot in Las Vegas after playing machine for just 3 minutes Upper Michigan's Source · 45d ago
- $10.3 Million Megabucks Jackpot Hits Westgate Las Vegas Casino Play USA · 45d ago
- Unnamed gambler wins $10.3M jackpot on $5 bet at Las Vegas casino Fox News · 45d ago
- Atlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machine WSB-TV · 45d ago
- He spent $5 on a Las Vegas slot. 3 minutes later, everything changed Yahoo · 45d ago
The story so far
Reports confirm the win occurred three minutes after the individual began playing the slot machine. Coverage from outlets including Fox News, WSB-TV, and Play USA notes the winner is a resident of Atlanta.
While the specific identity of the player remains undisclosed, news sources consistently report the win followed a $5 bet on the Megabucks machine. It is not yet confirmed if the casino has finalized the payout or provided any additional details regarding the winner's next steps.
Public interest remains focused on the rapid nature of the win following the initial wager.
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The obvious questions
How much was the jackpot?
The jackpot is valued at $10.3 million.
Where did the win take place?
The win occurred at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino.
How long did the winner play?
According to coverage, the win occurred three minutes after the individual began playing the machine.
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