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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 30
Anthony Wins $3.3 Million Airport Jackpot on $10 Bet in Las Vegas
Updated
Updated · The Guardian · Jun 30

Anthony Wins $3.3 Million Airport Jackpot on $10 Bet in Las Vegas

3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 30

Summary

  • A traveler identified as Anthony hit a jackpot of more than $3.3 million on Sunday at Las Vegas's Harry Reid International Airport, airport officials and slot-maker IGT said.
  • The win came on a $10 wager on a Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s machine in the airport's C Gates during a layover.
  • Federal rules trigger automatic 24% withholding on gambling winnings above $5,000, though Nevada does not tax lottery winnings or personal income.
  • Harry Reid airport has produced other big slot payouts, including a $1.8 million Wheel of Fortune jackpot in D Gates in May 2025 and a $348,507.71 win on a $1.25 bet last September.

Insights

How much do Las Vegas airport slots actually profit from travelers after accounting for these massive, rare jackpots?
Does placing multi-million dollar slot machines in airports normalize high-risk gambling for the general public?
With IGT's new owner having a troubled history, what does this jackpot mean for the brand's future?