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Woman makes last-minute change to bet and wins $1.25 million jackpot

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Updated 11:03 16 Aug 2024 GMT+1Published 10:05 16 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Woman makes last-minute change to bet and wins $1.25 million jackpot

The huge jackpot came from just a $12.50 bet

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

A woman hit the big time after placing a tiny, last minute $12.50 bet.

These days, $12.50 would just about get you a Big Mac meal at McDonald's, but this lady definitely got much, much more for her money.

According to Investopedia, there's a one-in-5,000 to one-in-about-34-million of winning the top prize on a slot machine, making it one of the worst games to play at a casino when it comes to your odds of winning.

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However, this player still took her chances - and it most definitely paid off.

Many people have managed to win big on the slots. (Matthias Tunger / Getty)
Many people have managed to win big on the slots. (Matthias Tunger / Getty)

The unnamed woman had been playing on the slots at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida, in August 2023, and just as she was about to leave, decided to have one last spin before she went home.

Not only that, but she upped the bet from $5 to $12.50 for the last spin - a small decision which turned out to drastically increase her winnings.

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That's because on the final spin she netted a whopping $1,253,321.04 on the Dollar $torm slot machine.

The casino posted a picture of her after her big win. They said: "She decided to put one last bill in the machine before she left and changed her bet from $5.00 to $12.50 and won BIG!"

But even this monster win pales in comparison to the biggest slot machine wins of all time.

One extremely lucky person managed to land a $17.3 million prize at M Resort in Henderson. Not only did the anonymous winner scoop a huge jackpot, but they also won using some free credits they had knocking around. Not bad.

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The player scooped a mammoth win. (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Tampa)
The player scooped a mammoth win. (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Tampa)

However, the largest win on record on a slot machine happened at the Excalibur Casino in Las Vegas. The player bet $100 on the slot machine, a pretty hefty bet when you think how they can stack up.

But on this rare occasion it was clearly worth it, as the player walked away with a staggering $39.7 million.

If you are planning on hitting the slot machines any time soon, remember that it's always very important to stay within your budget and not get swept up in the moment.

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Big wins can be life-changing, but they are still very rare.

Please gamble responsibly. For help, support and advice about problem gambling, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline on 1-800-GAMBLER, 24/7.

Featured Image Credit: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Tampa

Topics: News, US News, Money

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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