Arizona Man Won $2.9 Million With $5 Bet At Las Vegas Casino

By Ginny Reese

April 29, 2021

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Las Vegas resorts have seen big money flowing recently with many big wins and hit jackpots.

One of the big winners was an Arizona man who is now a millionaire.

Roger L., from right here in the Grand Canyon State, won $2.9 million on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine game at a Las Vegas casino, reported AZ Family.

According to officials, Roger made a $5 bet on a "Wheel of Fortune!" slot machine and hit the jackpot.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas wrote on Twitter, "Congratulations to Roger L. who just became $2.9 million richer playing Wheel of Fortune!"

According to AZ Family, there have been lots of big winners this week in Las Vegas who have won over a million dollars.

In South Point on Monday, a $5 bet led to a whopping $10 million win.

Also, an Alaskan tourist hit a $2.1 million jackpot after putting $40 into a slot machine at the Cosmopolitan.

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