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Poker hand pays off twice for nearly $129K at Strip casino

Updated March 6, 2024 - 10:43 am

A double jackpot for the man from Apple Valley.

William S. won big playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower on Sunday.

He hit the jackpot with a royal flush, where he made a $5 progressive bet to win $114,001 and another $1 progressive bet on the same hand to win $14,900.

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