{"id":326711,"date":"2024-07-31T22:37:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T03:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=326711"},"modified":"2024-08-01T10:23:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T15:23:27","slug":"jackpot-allen-kessler-wins-1-2m-on-california-casino-slot-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/jackpot-allen-kessler-wins-1-2m-on-california-casino-slot-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackpot: Allen Kessler Wins $1.2M on California Casino Slot Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"

A well-known poker player won more than $1.2M on Monday night after playing slot machines for about 12 hours at California\u2019s<\/a> Thunder <\/a>Valley Casino Resort<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Allen
Allen “Chainsaw” Kessler, pictured above, won $1.2M on a slot in California this week. (Image: Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Allen “Chainsaw” Kessler was the lucky jackpot winner during a 12-hour slots session during which he was betting $125 per hand.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t believe that,\u201d he was heard to say on a video after winning the money. \u201cOh my God\u2026 Did that really happen\u2026 I\u2019ve been sitting here 12 hours.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The amount won on the machine was just under $1,210,108.<\/p>\n

\"Allen
Allen Kessler after a casino win. pictured above. (Image: Thunder Valley Casino)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kessler later posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, \u201cNothing is bothering me today.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Omg this just f***n’ happened!,\u201d he added in another post announcing the win.<\/p>\n

Kessler won the jackpot while playing a Buffalo Power Pay slot machine manufactured by Aristocrat Gaming.<\/p>\n

The Las Vegas resident was described in a casino statement as a \u201cloyal patron\u201d of Thunder Valley for over 10 years. He takes part in poker tournaments and often plays slot machines at the Lincoln, Calif. gaming property.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been very lucky at Thunder Valley over the years, and I love coming here,\u201d Kessler said in a statement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kessler is also known for his poker success. He\u2019s taken part in the World Series of Poker<\/a> (WSOP) and has won four WSOP Circuit rings along with approximately $2.3M, according to the BroBible website. At the recent 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas, he won about $30K.<\/p>\n

Kessler’s career earnings are more than $3.87M, according to Wikipedia.<\/p>\n

Palms Casino Player Collects $2.1M<\/h2>\n

A mystery visitor to Las Vegas\u2019s Palms Casino Resort<\/a> <\/strong>won more than $2.1M on Friday. The person had bet $3 on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine manufactured by International Game Technology.<\/p>\n

The win took place when the player from Texas had less than a dollar left on the slot.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Other details on the win weren\u2019t revealed by the casino.<\/p>\n

Seminole Hard Rock Player Wins $1.3M<\/h2>\n

An unnamed player won $1.3M last week at the Seminole Hard Rock<\/a> Hotel & Casino Tampa<\/strong>. The lucky person had bet $25 on a Golden Century Dragon Link game made by Aristocrat Gaming.<\/p>\n

The exact amount of the jackpot was $1,300,847.68.<\/p>\n

Pai Gow $2.2M Jackpot at The Venetian<\/h2>\n

A visitor to The Venetian Las Vegas<\/strong> took home a record-setting Pai Gow win on July 21.<\/p>\n

The payout was $2,211,469 after the player was dealt a seven-card straight flush.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A $5 side bet led to the progressive jackpot.<\/p>\n

Treasure Island Slot Win<\/h2>\n

An unnamed visitor to Treasure Island Las Vegas<\/strong> casino won $122,720 on July 16. The player had bet $3 on a slot machine.<\/p>\n

The casino didn\u2019t identify the winner, but said the person resides in Texas. The player won the money on a Monte Carlo Spin and Win slot machine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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