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Gambler turns $50 slot machine bet into life-changing jackpot at Colorado casino

A gambler won a big prize at a Colorado casino.
A gambler won a big prize at a Colorado casino. Christopher Ryan via Unsplash

A gambler walked away from a Colorado casino with a life-changing jackpot prize.

The guest sat at a Dragon Link slot machine at Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk, the casino said in a news release.

The player placed a $50 bet, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.

A gambler won a $1 million jackpot prize on a Dragon Link slot machine.
A gambler won a $1 million jackpot prize on a Dragon Link slot machine. Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Now the gambler is $1,030,547.91 richer.

The player was in the high-limit room, and they had a remaining credit of $200 when they hit the jackpot

It’s the second player to win a million-dollar prize at the casino this year.

Black Hawk is about a 40-mile drive northwest from Denver.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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This story was originally published July 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Gambler turns $50 slot machine bet into life-changing jackpot at Colorado casino."

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Helena Wegner
McClatchy DC
Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She’s a journalism graduate from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She’s based in Phoenix.
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