Traveler wins $1.3 million on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ slot machine on the Las Vegas airport

A traveler gained a $1.3 million jackpot on a “Wheel of Fortune” slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

The airport has greater than 1,400 machines for vacationers to sit down whereas ready for a flight. The fortunate Triple Double Emeralds machine was within the Terminal 1 Esplanade, airport officers confirmed in a tweet.

“That’s one way to end a vacation — as a MILLIONAIRE!,” the airport posted on its Twitter account.

CONFIRMED
One fortunate participant cashed in BIG at LAS — profitable $1.3 million {dollars} taking part in Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Emeralds within the Terminal 1 Esplanade.
That’s one method to finish a trip — as a MILLIONAIRE!

Video credit score: @dereknicoletto https://t.co/4tLhTQUF3B

— Harry Reid International Airport (@LASairport) June 28, 2023

Video of the jackpot quote-tweeted by airport officers exhibits the official payout at $1,330,133.04 on the profitable spin.

Airport officers confirmed the winner was flying house after a visit to Las Vegas. Officials didn’t title the fortunate gambler, nevertheless, or their vacation spot.

Even if one traveler might need left the airport approach up, the home nonetheless wins. As of final November, the slot machines concession at Harry Reid International had run for 36 years, producing over $1 billion in income. The airport will get round $34.4 million in good points yearly from the machines.

“Non-aviation revenue is beneficial in that it helps to lessen our costs for air carriers … Financial considerations aside, Las Vegas is known for casinos. Having slots in the airport is an amenity travelers largely enjoy and have come to expect,” airport Assistant Director for Business/Commercial Development Scott Kichline advised KVVU-TV.