Man wins $1.1M slot jackpot on Las Vegas Strip

By Caitlin Lilly / Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 27, 2018 - 12:05 pm

(Harrah's/Twitter)

One lucky man is starting off his weekend with some extra money in his pocket.

A guest, identified as Michael, at Harrah’s on the Las Vegas Strip hit a jackpot for $1,180,846.77 on the Wheel of Fortune slot machine Friday morning, the property announced on Twitter.

A big congratulations to our @WheelofFortune jackpot winner, Michael! He woke up and won $1,180,846.77 this morning! #HarrahsVegas #PlayToWin #Vegas pic.twitter.com/LSuGlK9f7k

— Harrah's Las Vegas (@HarrahsVegas) July 27, 2018

The Palms is shown during a celebration for the one year anniversary of San Manuel Band of Miss ...

$335K table game jackpot hits at off-Strip casino

By Tony Garcia / RJ

December 24, 2024 - 7:44 am

The win was one of several across the Las Vegas Valley.

The gaming industry continues to expand. (Thinkstock)

Gaming revenue up as online gaming, sports betting expands; more news

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 24, 2024 - 6:01 am

A Las Vegas company has been recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices with placement on both the DJSI World and DJSI North America lists for the fifth straight year.

Tilman Fertitta (Fertitta Entertainment)

Billionaire with Las Vegas ties nominated as next US ambassador to Italy

By David Danzis / RJ

December 23, 2024 - 12:47 pm

Tilman Fertitta is the chairman, chief executive officer and owner of Landry’s Inc., which operates three Golden Nugget casinos in Nevada.

Whiskey Pete's hotel-casino in Primm is seen at sunset on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. (Las Vegas Rev ...

Primm casino closes temporarily

By David Danzis / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 3:09 pm

A rural desert casino at the state line between Nevada and California has closed, at least for the time being.

Former Strip casino executive stripped of gaming license

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

December 23, 2024 - 11:47 am

Commissioners voted to revoke the license of Scott Sibella by approving a stipulation of settlement signed by members of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Culinary workers, Strip casino-hotel reach tentative agreement

By McKenna Ross / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 9:48 pm

Hospitality workers at the newest Strip resort-casino reached a tentative contract agreement with its management, union leaders said.

Las Vegas casino rewards programs incentivize customers to spend more in exchange for discounts ...

What are casino rewards programs?

By David Danzis / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 6:01 am

From free hotel stays and complimentary meals to exclusive access to entertainment and priority services, these rewards programs are designed to keep patrons coming back.