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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 KGNS — Sitewide
· 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 Laredo News
The massive slot jackpot won by a tourist in Las Vegas may seem like a distant story, but it has implications for Laredo 's own gaming industry. While Laredo does not have the same scale of casinos as Las Vegas, the city's own gaming establishments may take note of the winning machine's manufacturer, IGT, and consider installing similar models to attract visitors. Additionally, the fact that the jackpot was won with a relatively small wager of $5 could encourage local casinos to offer similar low-stakes games to draw in customers. As Laredo's gaming industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see if any local establishments can replicate the success of the Westgate Las Vegas and offer life-changing prizes to their patrons. The city's gamers will certainly be watching with interest to see if Laredo can become a hub for big wins.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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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