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.

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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