Lucky traveler wins $3.3M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport
•For most airline passengers, a layover means a rushed cup of coffee or a frantic search for an available charging station.
•But for one lucky traveler this weekend, a brief stop at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) turned into a life-changing event.Airport officials took to social media on Monday to announce that a pa...
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المصدر: Fox News | Source: Fox NewsFor most airline passengers, a layover means a rushed cup of coffee or a frantic search for an available charging station.
But for one lucky traveler this weekend, a brief stop at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) turned into a life-changing event.
Airport officials took to social media on Monday to announce that a passenger, identified by game manufacturer IGT as "Anthony," hit a jaw-dropping $3.3 million jackpot while playing a "Wheel of Fortune" slot machine.
"Congratulations to a lucky traveler who hit a $3.3 million jackpot on the Wheel of Fortune slot machine over the weekend in C Gates at LAS Airport," the post read.
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The massive win occurred in the airport's C Gates after the traveler placed a $10 bet, marking an unforgettable trip to the Entertainment Capital of the World.
While airport slot machines are known for having tighter payouts than the mega-resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, LAS has a history of minting unexpected millionaires.
The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).
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Michael Gaughan’s Airport Slot Concession operates over 1,400 machines across the terminals, according to local reports, generating tens of millions in annual revenue that helps lower operating costs for airlines — ultimately keeping airfares more competitive.
The multimillion-dollar windfall by "Anthony" is just the latest in a string of recent high-profile terminal jackpots.
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In May 2025, another traveler pocketed a cool $1.8 million on a $5 bet on a "Wheel of Fortune" machine in the D Gates.
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Before that, the airport celebrated a $1.4 million jackpot won by a visitor from San Diego and a $1.3 million win in 2023.
While "Anthony" will have to account for a 24% federal tax withholding on his $3.3 million prize, Nevada does not tax personal income or gambling winnings.
"Congratulations on your incredible win, and thanks for making LAS part of your lucky journey," airport officials wrote on social media.
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