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Player hits for $257K on slots at Jean casino

Updated November 5, 2019 - 4:18 pm

Sometimes it’s wonderful to play at Terrible’s Hotel & Casino, especially after hitting for more than a quarter-million dollars.

A slots player connected on a 25-cent Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Emeralds for $257,221.73 on Monday.

The winning spin hit just after 3:30 p.m., according to International Game Technology senior specialist Kelley Waynert.

It’s the second six-figure win on a Wheel of Fortune machine in Southern Nevada in the past eight days. On Oct. 28, a player connected for $492,743.64 on a 25-cent Wheel of Fortune Triple Red Hot 7 machine at Park MGM.

Around the Las Vegas Valley

Bet big and win big. That’s what James T. did at Harrah’s, hitting for $40,000 wagering $50 a hand.

At Binion’s, a visitor from California won $10,000 on Fortune Slot.

At Fremont, Toshio, a visitor from Hawaii, won a quick $6,000.

Caesars Palace and Rio are boasting the $2 million plus jackpot on Fortune Pai Gow Power Progressive.

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

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