A $3 bet turned into a whopping $1,048,675 jackpot on Friday night at the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino in Henderson, Nevada.
The casino posted a celebratory message on Facebook, winking fans with a photo of the machine’s bright lights and the headline prize scroll. The “Wheel of Fortune” slot — a progressive video machine made by International Game Technology (IGT) — added the record‑breaking amount to its existing history of big wins.
Sunset Station is a local‑host casino that focuses on gaming that feels like the Strip but without the crowds or the parking headaches. The winner, a Las Vegas resident, rolled the reels on a machine that keeps adding a dollar from every bet it takes, spreading the prize pool across all linked units.
IGT says its “Wheel of Fortune” line has paid out over $3.5 billion to more than 1,200 players, and a $100,000 jackpot or higher lands on the wheel about every 72 hours. The new win adds to a string of high‑profile Nevada jackpots this year, proving that even a small stake can bring life‑changing payouts.
Players who hit the jackpot can choose how to receive the money: either a lump‑sum payment that gives instant access to the full amount, or an annuity that spreads the payoff over several years. The decision usually hinges on personal financial planning and tax strategy.
With the Sunset Station victory, a simple spin has reminded everyone that Nevada still hosts some of the world’s most thrilling chance‑based fortunes.
Source: New York Post
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