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Sherry W. won $168,854 at Treasure Island on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. (Treasure Island)

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Updated September 11, 2020 - 10:53 am

A visitor from Arizona struck it rich on Thursday morning at Treasure Island.

Sherry W. of Bullhead City, Arizona, won $168,854 on a $1 Big Monte Spin & Win slot machine, according to a news release.

We interrupt our usual Winner Wednesday announcement for this GIANT JACKPOT! Sherry W. hit $168,854 this morning and we couldn't be more excited for her! Congrats Sherry!!! #TIVegasWinner https://t.co/0cVd8318cK pic.twitter.com/VowOsvFmJK

— Treasure Island (@TIvegas) September 10, 2020

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