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$717K slots jackpot hits at downtown Las Vegas casino

A simple switch paid off for one visitor from Hawaii.

On her first spin on a $5 Buffalo Inferno slot machine, the player hit three Buffalo Inferno 3X symbols, unlocking a grand progressive jackpot of $717,738.88 on Friday at Fremont, according to a Boyd Gaming spokesperson.

The guest, who chose to remain anonymous, usually stays at the California but went with Fremont instead on this trip, the release said.

Winners across the Las Vegas Valley

Aliante

Smile, Gina!

Binion’s

The Buffalo Luxury Line was generous.

Boulder Station

… 88 cents later …

Cannery

“Prosperity” appears to be a good word for a slots machine.

Four Queens

Celebrating a pair of downtown wins.

Gold Coast

A Dragon Link jackpot for $13K tops these recent winners.

Palace Station

Locked and loaded.

The Pass

A big score in downtown Henderson!

Sahara

Well done, Nicholas!

Sam’s Town

Anyone recall the 1970s Saturday morning show, “H.R. Pufnstuf”? It’s a classic.

Silverton

Some recent wins celebrated in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.

The Strat

How wedding anniversaries are celebrated.

Suncoast

Quality hit on Four Card Keno.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on Twitter.

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