Visitor turns $3 into $2.1M slots jackpot at off-Strip resort

The $2,170,581.77 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine an out-of-town visitor won Friday, July 27, 2024. (Palms Casino)

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By Marvin Clemons Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 27, 2024 - 12:49 pm

A visitor to Las Vegas might have been down to their last bet Friday when they hit jackpot for more than $2.1 million playing Wheel of Fortune slots at the Palms.

The Club Serrano member made a $3 bet and had under a dollar left on the machine when they hit it big, according to a Palms news release.

No other details were available.

If you or a loved one is struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, help is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.

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