Jackpot; Texas Man Takes $5 And Walks Away With $1.3 Million
Jackpot! They say if you don’t play you can’t win! So, a Texas man took $5 out of his pocket and ends up walking away with $1.3 million! Now I’m…
Someone holding cash and playing a slot machine
whyframestudio via Getty ImagesJackpot! They say if you don't play you can't win! So, a Texas man took $5 out of his pocket and ends up walking away with $1.3 million! Now I'm not a financial wizard, but I would say that is a pretty good rate of exchange!
According to a story from our friends at Channel 3, the guy known as "John" was gaming at Paris Las Vegas. Minding his own business and playing a bit of slots. One thing lead to another and before you know it, CHA-CHING!
The guy from Texas is a millionaire! Actually, it was $1,390,820.00 to be exact according to the report. I would call that a nice little profit making visit!
Jackpot; Man Takes $5 And WINS $1.3 Million!
Hey, nothing new to us right? We hear about these stories all the time. People coming into town, on their last buck, making the bet and before you know the lights are going off!
But again, you can't win if you don't play. To be honest, I can't complain since I don't gamble, so I have nothing but well wishes for this guy. Of course, how he spends his winnings is another matter.
Think about it...taking five dollars out of your pocket and giving it one last shot. Say if you won, how long would it take you to even realize how much? Who would be your first call? How would you carry all that cash home.
It may never happen to you, but just in case, all questions you have to think about. Who's the first person you call? Who in the family is the first one you tell? Would you actually help a family member out.
Or, would you just go home quietly, not say a thing and live the simple life you have grown accustomed to? It would be hard to tell now until it would happen to you.
Well, if you do do a bit of gaming, those are some things you should think about. You just never know...you could be the next big WINNER!
11 Places To Buy A Lottery Ticket Near Las Vegas
Over the years, the Powerball Jackpot has broken the record as the largest in United States history. And every time it comes back around, Las Vegas residents are scrambling to find a place to buy a lottery ticket.
Most of us run down to Primm on the border of California, but the lines there get ridiculously long. Sometimes more than and hour, or worse. But since the lottery still isn't legal in Nevada, there aren't a lot of choices for locals who want to play.
Ways To Cash In Your Lottery Ticket After You Win
Of course, many people who do win don't want to wait for payments and instead choose to get paid all at once in a lump sum. Even though it's significantly less money, it's still amounts to a ton for the old bank account.
Still, the chance of someone winning the jackpot in Powerball isn't great. It's hard to do because all six balls (five white balls and the Powerball red) have to be matched up with the ticket.
But players still play because the odds of winning another prize in the lottery is much better than winning the Powerball jackpot. Those odds are about 1 in 24.9. That definitely makes a ticket worth the cost, even when you factor in the gas it takes us to get to it.
Because for Las Vegas residents, it's not as simple as just buying a ticket. Since our jurisdiction in Nevada prevents companies from selling lottery tickets, locals have to travel to cities around Southern Nevada to find one. And most of us flock to Primm because it's the obvious choice.
But what we gain in travel time, we lose in the time we take standing in that line. So, if you're looking to get into a drawing in the near future, maybe consider getting a ticket from one of these nearby cities. They're all less than a 2-hour drive from Las Vegas. And the lines are most likely shorter than the ones at the state line.
11 Places Close To Las Vegas To Buy A Lottery Ticket
1. The Lotto Store in Primm - 50 minutes
This is one of the most-popular places for Vegas locals to go for a lottery ticket. Just factor in time to stand in those lines when you plan your trip!
Shell Gas Station & Country Store - 1 hour, 6 minutes
If you don't want to wait in the Primm lines, you could drive another 17 minutes and get them at the Shell gas station in Nipton.
Last Stop Travel Center - 1 hour, 8 minutes
This is a popular place for Las Vegas locals to grab a ticket because it's just 30 miles southeast of Hoover Dam. In May of 2021 this stop sold a Triple Twist jackpot lottery ticket worth over $665K (news3lv.com).
Grand Canyon Texaco in White Hills - 1 hour, 11 minutes
Referred to as a Conoco on the map, this one is a quick 71 minutes away.
Charles Brown Market - 1 hour, 26 minutes
A drive through Pahrump into Shoshone, California can get you a ticket at the Charles Brown Market. Maybe gets some peanuts while you're there. ;)
Baker - 1 hour, 28 minutes
There are lots of places is Baker, California that sell lottery tickets. And less than a 90 minute drive.
Dolan Station - 1 hour, 27 minutes
In Dolan Springs, Arizona.
Maverik Adventure's First Stop - 1 hour, 43 minutes
In Bullhead City Arizona, this one is just a few minutes under a 2-hour drive.
Jeff’s River Mart - 1 hour, 46 minutes
If Maverick's in Bullhead City is too busy, there's another stop close by. Bring a friend and divide and conquer!
Terrible Herbst in Bullhead City - 1 hour, 45 minutes
Or bring two friends and divide and conquer.
Flying J Travel Center in Kingman - 1 hour, 54 minutes
And coming in at just under two hours is the Flying J in Kingman, Arizona.
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