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California visitor hits $419K table game jackpot at off-Strip casino

John, a visitor from California, won $419,743 with a 7-card straight flush in Pai Gow Poker at ...
John, a visitor from California, won $419,743 with a 7-card straight flush in Pai Gow Poker at South Point in Las Vegas. (South Point)
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By / Las Vegas Review-Journal
July 26, 2024 - 12:33 pm
 
Updated July 26, 2024 - 3:13 pm

A visitor from California enjoyed his stay in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.

John won $419,743 with a 7-card straight flush in Pai Gow Poker at South Point, according to the casino’s X account.

He was celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary and was also participating in the 2024 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships at the South Point Bowling Plaza when the winning hand was hit Wednesday night.

Winners across the Las Vegas Valley

Aliante

Starting strong in the north.

Binion’s

Way to go, Carol!

Boulder Station

Filling screens for profit.

Cannery

Cascading coins once again.

M Resort

An incredible haul off a $5 spin.

Palms

Turning $25 into $20K.

Sam’s Town

Scoring big with a seven-spot.

Santa Fe Station

Doubling up the fun.

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.

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

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