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A Washington state visitor found the perfect way to complete his Christmas shopping list.
The largest Megabucks jackpot ever was won in 2003 at the Excalibur when a player won more than $39 million.
He said he plans to pay off some bills and put the rest of his winnings toward a down payment on a new home.
It was the second $200,000 winner in as many days at the west Las Vegas Valley casino.
The big score at Planet Hollywood was one of several across the Las Vegas Valley.
The winning ticket, worth $1,118,426, hit the first five numbers but not the Mega Ball, according to the California Lottery website.
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, was playing four coins on the 25-cent machine just before 7 a.m. when the numbers hit.
The win was one of several across the Las Vegas Valley.
The San Diego-area resident was in Las Vegas to help celebrate his daughter’s birthday.
Planet Hollywood reopened Thursday and had two slots players hit three jackpots during its first weekend back.
The Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em Progressive Jackpot hit around 8 p.m. Sunday.
A Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Diamond game by the A Gates was the lucky machine.
This win comes on the heels of a slots player winning nearly $3.8 million Saturday in Lake Tahoe.
The spin hit just after 11:35 p.m. Saturday, according to an International Game Technology spokesperson.