Whether it was three or seven cards, two lucky visitors to Las Vegas are thrilled they fell their way this weekend.<\/p>\n
A first-time visitor from Utah won nearly $250,000 playing pai gow poker on Friday morning at The Orleans.<\/p>\n
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, had bet $1 when he hit the rare natural seven-card straight flush, winning him a progressive jackpot of more than $223,000 at 1:46 a.m., according to a Boyd Gaming spokesperson.<\/p>\n
The player also placed a fortune bonus side bet of $5 that won him an extra $25,000. In total, the guest won $248,396 during his visit.<\/p>\n
At Paris Las Vegas, a visitor from California won a $120,000 jackpot on Blazing 7s Blackjack just after midnight Sunday, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson.<\/p>\n
The man said he is expecting a grandchild soon and will spoil the newest addition with gifts as well as share his good fortune with the rest of the family.<\/p>\n
Both winners chose to remain anonymous.<\/p>\n
Winners across the Las Vegas Valley<\/p>\n
Aliante<\/p>\n
A slots player won a $13,690 jackpot on Triple Red Hot 777.<\/p>\n
Fremont<\/p>\n
A $25 wager on video poker turned into $10,000 after four aces with a kicker turned up.<\/p>\n
The Orleans<\/p>\n
A Wicked Wheel player hit for $18,376.<\/p>\n
Treasure Island<\/p>\n
Winning $28,000 jackpots is getting common for Glenn F.<\/p>\n
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