Hawaii woman wins $420K in downtown Las Vegas

A woman from Hawaii, who didn't want to be identified, made $420,000 in a seven-card straight flush playing Pai Gow poker at Main Street Station in downtown Las Vegas on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. (Boyd Gaming)

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No pushes on this hand of Pai Gow poker.

A Hawaii resident, who wished to remain anonymous, turned her Las Vegas vacation at Main Street Station into a more than $420,000 payday.

She hit a seven-card straight flush and bonus bet playing Pai Gow poker on Monday,.

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