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Gambler Secures $2.2m in Second-Largest Pai Gow Progressive Jackpot in Vegas History

The gambler hit the Pai Gow progressive jackpot at the Venetian?
It is the largest jackpot of that kind ever won at the casino resort
One lucky player hit three slot jackpots in three hours this March

Owain Flanders

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

A lucky gambler has won $2.2m from a Pai Gow progressive jackpot in Las Vegas. [Image: The Venetian X]

One lucky gambler in Las Vegas has just made millions from one bet.

They turned a $5 side bet into $2.2m last weekend while playing Face Up Pai Gow at the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip. It is the largest Pai Gow Progressive jackpot in the resort’s history, and the second-largest in Vegas history.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas shared the news on X, including an image of the seven-card straight flush:

When a $5 side bet turns into $2,211,469! A very lucky guest was dealt a seven card straight flush while playing Face Up Pai Gow. This was the largest Pai Gow Progressive paid out in the resort's history. Who's feeling lucky? ?? pic.twitter.com/gF2P05lkpZ
— The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (@VenetianVegas) July 24, 2024

In another story of crazy Las Vegas luck this March, one player scooped three jackpots on the Strip in just three hours. The gambler walked away with $667,750 following three slot machine jackpot wins at Caesars Palace, the highest being $383,500.