Harrah’s Las Vegas visitor wins more than $290,000 at hotel-casino poker table

The management of the popular Las Vegas casino hotel Harrah’s Las Vegas has reported another big win for a customer of their establishment. This time the name of the lucky winner is known. It became a resident of the beach town of Santa Cruz (California) Kenneth Ward.

According to the company’s report, the visitor decided to try his luck at the Ultimate Texas Hold’em poker table late one night. He ended up winning the game. This win secured him a check for $293,155.

Commenting on his success, Kenneth Ward, a chef by trade, admitted that he could not fully understand the range of emotions he was experiencing. However, he was able to characterize them in one vivid word: “blessed.”

“I came to Las Vegas on vacation. I had no idea I’d be so lucky. It all happened so fast. I’m happy that I can solve several problems at once. For example, this money will allow me to buy a new car, which I have dreamed of for so long. I also want to start investing and make a down payment on my house,” the winner added.

Note that the popular Harrah’s Las Vegas hotel-casino used to be called Holiday Casino. He is located in the heart of the American capital of gambling entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip. Its owner is a large company Vici Properties, all processes of functioning of which are managed by the giant of hospitality industry Caesars Entertainment.

Earlier, another American also became significantly richer as a result of winning at poker. The episode took place at the hotel-casino The Orleans. An anonymous customer of the gambling establishment sat down at a poker table, which is part of the progressive jackpot system.

At one point, he saw a straight flush combination with a seven-card joker in front of him. In addition to the main bet, he also made an additional bet, so the lucky man won $119,663.

Recall, the classic slot machine brought the American almost $300,000 jackpot.