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Man wins $10 million slot jackpot in Las Vegas after playing machine for just 3 minutes
By Martha Cruz, Jordan Gartner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Las Vegas visitor is heading home a multimillionaire after hitting a massive jackpot.The unidentified tourist from Atlanta was said to have won a jackpot worth $10,292,912.32 while playing an IGT Megabucks machine at the Westgate Las Vegas hotel-casino. According to...
Key takeaway The unidentified tourist from Atlanta was said to have won a jackpot worth $10,292,912.
Why this matters in The Midland
For Midlanders who frequent casinos in neighboring states, the recent $10 million slot jackpot win in Las Vegas may spark interest in the possibilities of big wins. While Midland does not have any casinos, many residents travel to destinations like Las Vegas or Oklahoma to try their luck. The fact that the winner was playing the machine for just three minutes before hitting the jackpot will likely resonate with locals who have made similar trips, hoping to strike it big. This win may also encourage more Midlanders to take a chance on slot machines during their next outing, wondering if they could be the next big winner. As news of this jackpot spreads, it will be interesting to see if local travel agencies or casinos in nearby states report an increase in bookings or visits from Midland residents looking to test their luck.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) — A Las Vegas visitor is heading home a multimillionaire after hitting a massive jackpot.The unidentified tourist from Atlanta was said to have won a jackpot worth $10,292,912.32 while playing an IGT Megabucks machine at the Westgate Las Vegas hotel-casino. According to...
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