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$133K pai gow jackpot hits at just-reopened Strip casino

Surprise No. 1 for John Daley: Two friends brought him to Las Vegas for a surprise birthday trip.

Surprise No. 2 for the birthday boy: hitting for more than $130,000 at pai gow.

Daley drew four aces and a joker, completing the mega jackpot on Pai Gow Poker 5 Ace’s for $133,037 at the just reopened Planet Hollywood Resort, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson.

The winning hand hit early Tuesday morning for the Caesars Rewards member. In pai gow, the joker can be used as an ace or to complete a straight or flush.

Planet Hollywood reopened Thursday and had two slots players hit three jackpots during its first weekend back.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on Twitter.

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