Another millionaire made at Las Vegas airport’s Wheel of Fortune slots
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas has long been a hotspot for slot machine wins. Over 36 years, its 1,430 machines have brought in over $1 billion in revenue. Recently, another traveller struck it big with a million-dollar jackpot in late June.
The latest major win came on a Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Emeralds machine in Terminal 1 Esplanade. A lucky player took home $1,330,133.04, adding to the airport’s reputation for life-changing payouts.
Earlier in July 2023, another traveller won $1,286,324 on a Wheel of Fortune Triple Hot 777 slot in Terminal 3. The identity of this winner remains unknown, as records only show unrelated online discussions. The airport’s biggest recorded jackpot dates back to 2005, when a player won $3,961,585.14 on a progressive IGT machine. Other notable wins include $873,511 in July 2020 on a Wheel of Fortune 4D penny slot and $328,655 in March 2022 on a similar machine. A woman also won over $302,000 in February 2021. Each year, the airport’s slots generate around $39.8 million in gross revenue. Of this, about $34.4 million stays with the airport, making it a significant income source.
The string of high-value wins reinforces the airport’s status as a prime location for slot players. With over 1,430 machines and a history of multi-million-dollar payouts, Harry Reid International remains a draw for travellers hoping for a lucky break.
