Man wins nearly $365K at Las Vegas casino while celebrating 21st birthday

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Man wins nearly $365K at Las Vegas casino while celebrating 21st birthday
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LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A lucky gambler got himself a nice bonus birthday present while playing poker in Las Vegas.

According to Caesars Entertainment, Damon Howell of Union City, Ohio, was celebrating his 21st birthday on May 10 at the Linq hotel-casino when he hit a six-figure jackpot while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em.

Howell was reportedly playing for about 30 minutes when hitting the jackpot good for $362,640.

The 21-year-old was “overwhelmed with shock and disbelief,” according to a casino representative.

Howell said he is still figuring out what to do with his winnings but buying a house is now in his plans.