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California woman pockets $420K in off-Strip Pai Gow jackpots

Updated June 17, 2024 - 4:07 pm

She’s not of the same gender, but Father’s Day paid off for a California visitor at Durango in the southwest valley.

Dawn was playing Pai Gow poker Sunday afternoon when she won a progressive jackpot for $415,306. She also won the “Fortune Bonus” side bet for an additional $5,000.

No other details were available.

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 Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.

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