Vegas Player Wins $442K Pai Gow Poker Jackpot at South Point Hotel

Jason won with a hand comprised of the 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 of clubs, along with a JokerImage Source: South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

A player from Las Vegashas won almost half a million dollars playing Pai Gow Poker Progressive. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, the property where the prize was won, congratulated the man and celebrated his victory.

A 7-Card Flush Wins the Day

Pai Gow Poker is a renowned game that combines the best Pai Gow and Poker have to offer. This game pairs Chinese tradition with Western culture, resulting in an exciting blend that is now loved by countless casino patrons.

For one resident of Las Vegas, the love for Pai Gow Poker turned into a $442K payday. As announced by South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, the player, whom it referred to as Jason M, won the progressive jackpot with a 7-card straight flush. As a result, he scooped up a life-changing $442,269.

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa shared a photo of the winner and his winning hand on X. From it, it becomes clear that Jason won with a hand comprised of the 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 of clubs, along with a Joker.

The Casino Congratulated the Lucky Player  

The casino congratulated the player and thanked him for being a patron of South Point.

One lucky local hit the Pai Gow Progressive, ngaking home an amazing prize of $442,269! Congratulations and thank you for playing at South Point, Jason M!

South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa statement

Commenters on X likewise congratulated Jason on his win. Some, however, couldn’t help but notice Jason’s somewhat unexcited expression, with some interpreting it as the shock of having won a huge sum.

One commenter joked that Jason is definitely a veteran poker player due to his unfazed nature and the fact that he had his hand placed on the chips at the time of the photo.