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A $3 bet was turned into a million dollar jackpot when player Luacky Nevada hit it big on the “Wheel of Fortune” Slot Machine.
“Congratulations to a local guest who hit the $1,048,675.87 jackpot playing the IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money on the Sunset Channel yesterday evening!” Sunset Station Hotel and Casino posted on Facebook.
The casino shared an update in a post on Saturday, bet many congratulatory comments from fans and smiles.
The post includes a picture of a video slot machine in progress, showing the top prize of $1,048,675.87. Other potential payouts listed include one over $10,100 and another around $1,200.
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A casino guest won more than $1 million on the “Wheel of Fortune” Slot Machine in Nevada on Oct 17, 2025, after hitting a life-changing jackpot. (David Becker/Getty Images)
The “Wheel of Fortune” Cash Link Big Money Machine is a progressive slot, which means that the prize pool grows each time the player wagers, usually on several linked machines in different locations.
The Suntet station told FOX Business The Winner is a resident of Las Vegas.
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The casino is located in Henderson, a suburb about 13 kilometers southeast of the Las Vegas strip. A property that offers a lot to locals who want the same thrill of playing as a line without the crowds and head parking.
International Game Technology (IGT), the manufacturer of the machine, told FOX Business that the Fortune games “have given away jackpots worth more than 1.5 billion in prizes.
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“Wheel of Fortune” Slot machines at the Venetian Hotel, located on the famous Las Vegas strip. (George Rose/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Introduced in the mid-1990s, “Wheel of Fortune” slots have become one of the most recognizable and profitable slot products in casino history, combining the excitement of TV game shows with the promise of life-changing jackpots.
As for how the winner will get paid, IGT said players can choose between a reduced lump sum payment or a multi-year cash settlement. The lump-sum option offers immediate access to winnings, while the annuity spreads payments over time – a decision that often depends on financial planning and tax considerations.
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According to IGT, the Wheel of Fortune Jackpot of $100,000 or more hits every 72 hours.
Friday’s win adds to the collection of high-profile jackpots in Nevada this year, where lucky princes continue to turn small bets into bad days.
