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Iowa man hits $250K jackpot at Strip casino

Chad Leyden (courtesy of Harrah's Las Vegas)

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By Glivell Piloto Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 31, 2022 - 6:43 pm

A Caesars Rewards member, Chad Leyden, hit a jackpot of $253,746 on Tuesday.

The Washington, Iowa, native was playing Pai Gow at Harrah’s Las Vegas when he hit the jackpot with five aces in his lucky hands, according to a company statement. His next move you might ask? Chad plans to spend his winnings with his wife.

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