Texas man wins nearly $1.4M at Strip casino

John from Texas is all smiles after winning nearly $1.4 million on Wheel of Fortune at Paris on Monday, Nov, 27, 2023. (Caesars photo)

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By Marvin Clemons Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 28, 2023 - 6:07 pm

Updated November 28, 2023 - 6:31 pm

A visitor from Texas invested extremely wisely at Paris on Monday night.

Ooh la la! 🤩 Congratulations to John from Texas who hit a Jackpot for $1,390,820 playing Wheel of Fortune ✨ #ForeverInParis

21+. Gambling problem? Call 800-522-4700. pic.twitter.com/YxTAZXCQ4M

— Paris Las Vegas (@ParisVegas) November 28, 2023

John (no last name given) played $5 and won a jackpot for $1,390,820 playing Wheel of Fortune.

No other details were available.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.

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