California man’s birthday visit to Strip casino pays off 107K ways

FILE - Tourists walk near the Flamingo casino-hotel on the Strip on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Las Vegas. (Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Elipagephoto

Robert Mensinger's winning straight flush was a 4 through 8 of spades. (Caesars Entertainment)

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By Marvin Clemons / Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 10, 2022 - 4:07 pm

Updated July 10, 2022 - 5:19 pm

A birthday trip turned into a rewarding day for a California man at a Las Vegas Strip casino on Saturday night.

Robert Mensinger, who is a Caesars Rewards member, played Let It Ride poker for about an hour at the Flamingo when he hit a five-card straight flush for a jackpot of $107,975, according to a Caesars news release.

“Robert and his longtime friend drove to Las Vegas from California to celebrate Robert’s birthday,” the release said. “Robert is planning to buy a new car with his winnings.”

The winning hand was clubs, 4 through 8.

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