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Airport Layover Turns $10 Bet into $3.3 Million Jackpot
2 Jul
Summary
- A traveler won over $3.3 million on a slot machine.
- The winning bet was only $10.
- The jackpot was won at Harry Reid International Airport.
A fortunate traveler, identified only as Anthony, experienced an incredible turn of events during a layover at Harry Reid International Airport. While playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine, Anthony placed a $10 bet and astonishingly won a jackpot exceeding $3.3 million. Airport officials shared the news on social media, noting this was a remarkable way to spend a layover.
This substantial win is subject to a 24 percent federal tax withholding, as per IRS regulations for prizes of $5,000 or more. Fortunately for Anthony, Nevada does not impose state taxes on personal income or gambling winnings, meaning the entire prize, after federal taxes, will be his. This incident follows other notable airport jackpot wins, including a $1.8 million win in May 2025 and a $643,435 prize won by a Texas woman two years prior.
