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Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 23, 2024 - 10:06 am

A guest turned a $50 bet into more than $1 million at a Strip casino on Thursday.

The winner, who wished to remain anonymous, was playing Dragon Link by Aristocrat Gaming in the high limit gaming lounge on the Palazzo casino floor at The Venetian, according to a news release.

The guest won the Grand Jackpot of $1,027,980.

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