Las Vegas Sun

June 15, 2024

Poker hand pays big for gambler on Strip

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This winning hand paid out more than a quarter of a million dollars.

A poker player won more than a quarter of a million dollars Thursday at a Strip casino, according to a Caesars Entertainment statement.

The gambler, who chose to remain anonymous, won a nearly $255,000 progressive jackpot playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em at the Flamingo.

The winning hand was a royal flush.