$2M slots jackpot hits at Las Vegas Strip casino

A slots player won a Power Grand Progressive jackpot worth $2,268,757.41 on Buffalo Power Pay at The Venetian in Las Vegas. (The Venetian)

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By Tony Garcia / Las Vegas Review-Journal

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A move on Buffalo Power Pay was a power-play move for one guest on the Las Vegas Strip.

A slots player at The Venetian won more than $2 million this past weekend on the Aristocrat Gaming machine from an $11.25 bet, according to a casino spokesperson.

The guest, who wished to remain anonymous, won the Wheel Bonus and was awarded the Power Grand Progressive jackpot for $2,268,757.41.

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Playing in the casino’s new High Limit Room, a guest made a $12 wager a winner with a 7-spot score, winning $84,000.

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