Gambler bets $11.25 on slot machine — and hits life-changing jackpot in Las Vegas
A lucky gambler walked away with millions from an iconic casino in Las Vegas.
The player sat at a Buffalo Power Pay slot machine at The Venetian Resort, the casino said in an Oct. 7 Facebook post.
The visitor bet $11.25, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.
This guest won more than $2.2 million.
Dozens of people commented on the Facebook post in awe of the big win.
“Here I go Vegas!!! With my 20 bucks,” one person commented.
“I’m here now! Why can’t it be me?!? I guess playing 25 cent bets isn’t going to get me that,” another person said.
“What a beauty of a hit … outstanding,” someone else said.
The Venetian Resort is a popular casino in the central part of the Las Vegas Strip that is designed to feel like Venice.
It’s known for its Renaissance-inspired architecture and gondola rides.
This story was originally published October 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM with the headline "Gambler bets $11.25 on slot machine — and hits life-changing jackpot in Las Vegas."
