Las Vegas Local Wins $100k Jackpot

Thursday might have been an ordinary night for most of us in Las Vegas. But for Las Vegas local Drew, an ordinary night at the Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa became life changing in a moment.

According to News3, Drew was playing IGT’s Five Play Game at a $5 denomination. After placing a $125 bet, Drew had a royal flush and received the jackpot of $100,000.

Now, I would never say I was unhappy for Drew. I think it’s fantastic that somebody was able to win the jackpot. But while I would never say unhappy, I wouldn’t shy away from the phrase “a tad bit jealous.” I mean, in this economy, who couldn’t use some extra dough? Regardless of how I’m feeling towards the big winner, I am feeling a bit drawn to IGT’s Five Play machine.

According to Boyd Gaming, "Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa is situated within the Aliante master-planned community at Aliante Parkway and Interstate 215. This resort features more than 200 hotel rooms and suites, five signature restaurants, a 650-seat showroom, more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a resort-style pool, and a new 3,500-square-foot spa."

Drew isn’t the only one to win big recently. In fact, Drew’s win at Aliante marks the third major win at a Boyd gaming property within the last month. On July 30, another local hit the grand progressive jackpot on Light & Wonder, Inc.’s Dancing Drums slot machine at Aliante to win over $125,000. The day before that, another player won $340,000 after scoring the Pai Gow Poker regional progressive jackpot.

With big wins happening left and right, not to mention those fantastic amenities at Aliante, I think I know where I’m taking my next vacation. Maybe Drew will go along with me to bring a bit more luck.

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