July 13, 2026 - 3:53 pm

Come for the poker. Stay to play some other poker. Win at poker.

Cynthia V., visiting Las Vegas from Los Angeles to take in the World Series of Poker, won $118,005 Sunday after hitting the progressive jackpot at Horseshoe Las Vegas, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson.

Cynthia drew five aces playing Pai Gow Poker, in which the joker can be used as an ace, for the profitable victory.

Winners across the Las Vegas Valley

Boulder Station

Close shave.

🎉🐾 BIG WIN ALERT! 🐾🎉

Congratulations to one of our lucky locals who turned an $8 bet into an incredible $15,355 jackpot on Whisker Wheels! 💰🎰 pic.twitter.com/WdqiBwI7qZ

— Boulder Station (@boulderstation) July 9, 2026

Durango

Quality haul on an 80-cent spin.

WOAH! 🤑 Nothing like a $20,000
Jackpot to kick off the weekend. 👏 Congratulations to this lucky guest who’s walking home with $20,099.85 from this $0.80 bet. 😎 pic.twitter.com/l5FAL3ubWa

— Durango Casino & Resort (@durangoresortlv) July 10, 2026

Palms

Now we’re cookin’.

$11.40 bet turned up the heat. 🔥🍜 pic.twitter.com/K3NcMtrRTz

— Palms Casino Resort (@Palms) July 9, 2026

Santa Fe Station

All the gongs come through on Autumn Moon.

Congratulations to our lucky guest on an incredible win! 🎉💰

They hit $19,984.08 on just a $6.25 bet! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Rlg8oZcqXb

— Santa Fe Station (@santafestation) July 10, 2026

South Point

Las Vegas native Theresa hit the max bonus coverall on the 49th ball Wednesday during game 14 winning a total of $10,000.

If you or a loved one is struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, help is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.

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