A woman struck it rich with a last-minute $12.50 bet.
Nowadays, $12.50 might just be enough for a Big Mac meal at McDonald’s, but this woman got a lot more for her money.
Investopedia notes that the chances of winning the top prize on a slot machine range from one-in-5,000 to one-in-34-million, making it one of the least favorable games in terms of winning odds at a casino.
Nevertheless, this player decided to take her chances – and it paid off spectacularly.
The unidentified woman was playing slot machines at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida, in August 2023. Just as she was about to leave, she decided to give it one last spin.
She increased her bet from $5 to $12.50 for the final spin – a small decision that significantly boosted her winnings.
On her last spin, she secured a massive $1,253,321.04 on the Dollar $torm slot machine.
The casino shared a photo of her post-win, stating: “She decided to put one last bill in the machine before she left and changed her bet from $5.00 to $12.50 and won BIG!”
Even this huge win is dwarfed by some of the biggest slot machine wins in history.
One exceptionally fortunate person won a $17.3 million prize at M Resort in Henderson. Remarkably, the anonymous winner used some free credits to win the jackpot. Quite impressive.
The largest recorded win on a slot machine occurred at the Excalibur Casino in Las Vegas. The player placed a $100 bet, a significant amount considering how quickly they can accumulate.
But on this occasion, the gamble paid off, as the player walked away with an astounding $39.7 million.
If you’re thinking of trying your luck with slot machines, always remember to stick to your budget and not get carried away.
While big wins can be life-changing, they remain extremely rare.
Gamble responsibly. For support and advice on problem gambling, you can contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, available 24/7.