A slot player on the Las Vegas Strip discovered the old adage: If you bet big, you can win big.
Playing a $100 spin, the player hit a $2,359,167 Dragon Link jackpot at Aria, according to an MGM Resorts spokesperson.
Congratulations to our monumental winner with a $2 million+ jackpot in the ARIA High-Limit Slot Room. Now this is how we do Vegas. pic.twitter.com/84T0BA0rua
— ARIA Las Vegas (@AriaLV) May 29, 2026
The jackpot was won May 24.
Local breaks in new table games pit in huge way
Local player Valerie B. hit a 7-card straight flush off a $2 bet (and an extra $10K on a $10 Fortune Bonus bet) playing Pai Gow Poker and won a jackpot worth $375,687.
JACKPOT ALERT! 🚨 Congratulations to local Valerie B. for hitting a 7-card straight flush off a $2 bet and an extra $10k on a $10 Fortune Bonus bet playing Pai Gow Poker and won a jackpot worth $375,687 in the brand new Sunset table games pit this afternoon.
What a way to start… pic.twitter.com/d03ytbBEPY
— Sunset Station (@SunsetStation_) June 2, 2026
Other winners across the Las Vegas Valley
Avi Resort
Winning big in Laughlin with Willie.
🎉💰 JACKPOT ALERT! 💰🎉
The wins are rolling in at Avi Resort & Casino! 🎰✨
🔥 Huge congratulations to our latest jackpot winners! 🔥 Whether you’re chasing a royal flush or lining up those winning reels, your next BIG WIN could be just moments away! pic.twitter.com/da3YQR9EwZ
— Avi Resort & Casino (@AviResortCasino) June 1, 2026
Four Queens
Way to go, Melinda!
A $2 bet. A little luck. A $13,365 jackpot. 🎰💰
Congratulations to Melinda from California, who hit it big on Phoenix Link while visiting Four Queens this weekend! 🐦🔥🔗 pic.twitter.com/lJQyFgQRFD
— Four Queens Hotel & Casino (@4QueensLV) June 1, 2026
Oyo Las Vegas
Congrats, Ana!
POV: Your day suddenly gets $10,293.59 better. 💸 Congrats to Ana on an amazing jackpot win! Drop your congratulations below and help us celebrate. 🎉#VivaLasOYO #Jackpot #Slots #WinnerWinner #VegasVibes pic.twitter.com/xj1PgbvmiW
— OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (@oyolasvegas) June 2, 2026
Palace Station
Sorry, lost my train of thought here.
Another big win at Palace Station! 🙂↕️💰
Congratulations to our lucky guest who hit a $13,019.88 Grand Progressive Jackpot on a $3.50 bet while playing Choy Sun Doa. It pays to play at the locals’ favorite!
Could the next jackpot winner be you? 👀 pic.twitter.com/11cm7qC0ly
— Palace Station (@palacestation) June 1, 2026
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.
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