NFL rookie wins $514K jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino

An NFL rookie found a way to outearn the Pro Bowlers this weekend in Las Vegas.

Running back Ronnie Rivers, a Fresno State product who saw action in eight games with the Los Angeles Rams, won $514,837 on Saturday after hitting a mega jackpot on Three Card Poker at Caesars Palace, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson.

(By the way, each member of the Pro Bowl’s winning NFC roster earned $84,000, while the losing AFC counterparts picked up $42,000 each.)

Rivers, 24, was in town to celebrate his and his mom’s birthday. He said he plans on taking his winnings and buying a house.

Another type of rookie scored Monday at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

Timothy Roesler of Athens, Wisconsin, won $117,000 after hitting a major jackpot on Ultimate Texas Hold’em.

A player from Wisconsin won $117,000 after hitting a major jackpot on Ultimate Texas Hold’em ... — A player from Wisconsin won $117,000 after hitting a major jackpot on Ultimate Texas Hold’em on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at Harrah's Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. (Caesars Entertainment)

Roesler was playing the game for the first time and landed the win just after one hour.

Winners across the Las Vegas Valley

Binion’s

A North Dakota visitor feels the warmth of Vegas.

$1 ➡️ $11,000 💸
Congrats to a guest from North Dakota who hit the Grand Progressive Jackpot this weekend on the Dragon Link Slot Machine! 🎰#moneymonday #binions #binionslv #binionscasino #jackpot #lasvegas #lasvegascasino #dtlv pic.twitter.com/8uOJZwuAQd

— Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel (@BinionsLV) February 6, 2023

Boulder Station

Big score for $5.

BUFFALOOOOOOOOOO WINNER! 🤑
BET 👉 $5.00
JACKPOT 👉 $12,150 pic.twitter.com/BsArOI329x

— Boulder Station (@boulderstation) February 3, 2023

California

Hold two, get three more.

♦️ ROYAL FLUSH ALERT ♦️

Are $10 hands bold? Sure, but so are $10K+ handpays, as demonstrated by this Boyd Rewards guest from Hawai'i! 💰 pic.twitter.com/VKT3G1ReOu

— California Hotel & Casino (@thecalcasino) February 4, 2023

Cannery

A wonderful return on $2.25.

Turning $2.25 to $13,731 is always a great day. 🤑
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Congratulations on the jackpot win! pic.twitter.com/iW3XapF8Bi

— Cannery Casino (@CanneryCasino) February 4, 2023

Fremont

Another winner from Hawai’i.

MAJOR BUFFALO WINS are already on the books to kick off February! 🤑

Quite the haul for this Boyd Rewards guest from Hawai'i: $11,504.96, cash in hand. pic.twitter.com/SEheihvoMO

— Fremont Hotel & Casino (@fremont) February 4, 2023

Gold Coast

Video poker payouts are strong in this one.

Our video poker machines have been 🔥 recently! pic.twitter.com/tbyrIsNdvW

— goldcoastcasino (@goldcoastcasino) February 6, 2023

Jokers Wild

Anyone catch Snoop Dogg in “The Joker’s Wild” reboot? Anyone?

🐺💨🏡 This first-time guest blew the house down with this incredible $18,964 win! 🐷 🐷 🐷 pic.twitter.com/mIHsgOhX6d

— Jokers Wild Casino (@jokerswild) February 2, 2023

⚡ The big wins keep on coming! Congratulations to the lucky winner of this electric $19,353.56 jackpot! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/oivD2xYOxO

— Jokers Wild Casino (@jokerswild) February 3, 2023

Main Street Station

The $6 spin succeeds.

Big wins are hot off the presses this weekend! 💰

Congratulations to this local lucky winner on an awesome $12,428.15 handpay! pic.twitter.com/mkXUSVrwZv

— Main Street Station Casino, Brewery & Hotel (@mstreetcasino) February 4, 2023

Oyo

Way to go, Jose!

Jose found the treasure box last night and hit this $10,019 #Jackpot. Congratulations on your big win! #LivingTheGoodLife pic.twitter.com/2X3PUVJ50d

— OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (@oyolasvegas) February 4, 2023

Palace Station

Big win for Jeannette!

Lucky guest, Jeannette won big today! She’s taking home $10,300 for 5 Aces and an additional $2,000 for the Fortune Bonus.

Congratulations, Jeannette! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/chEHhzD8es

— Palace Station (@palacestation) February 5, 2023

Sometimes, 88 cents is enough.

🚨 JACKPOT ALERT 🚨
BET ➡️ .88 CENTS
JACKPOT ➡️ $12,294.74 pic.twitter.com/xSWKAdMcRH

— Palace Station (@palacestation) February 3, 2023

Pass Casino

Genghis Khan gets around.

WHAT A WIN!!! This could be you next! It pays to play at the Pass!#casino #poker #gambling #bet #jackpot #casinoonline #betting #slots #lasvegas #onlinecasino #roulette #judionline #money #slot #win #blackjack #livecasino #sportsbetting #vegas #pokeronline pic.twitter.com/uRWWTQiKFi

— The Pass Casino (@PassCasino) February 3, 2023

Rampart

Dragon Link: Happy & Prosperous sets the pace among these winners.

Congratulations to our many #luckywinners! Here are 4 from today! We are thrilled for every #jackpotwinner! You could be next! ($1 bet won the $11,285 in the first image). https://t.co/Z0guRUGJzL #jackpot #rampartcasino #luckycasino #jackpotwinners #jackpot #lasvegas #vegaswinner pic.twitter.com/fOVkdmyqzU

— Rampart Casino (@RampartCasino) February 2, 2023