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Golden Nugget, Mirage report jackpots worth over $1.1M

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Golden Nugget, Mirage report jackpots worth over $1.1M

One casino has been a downtown staple for years. Another is set for a rebranding.

But both gave patrons a million-plus reasons to celebrate.

On Thursday at Golden Nugget, a slots player hit a jackpot worth $1,106,270.82 on a Wheel of Fortune Diamond Spins 2X Wilds slots machine, according to a spokesperson for International Game Technology, the machine’s manufacturer.

The jackpot came on a $7 spin.

On Sunday at The Mirage, a Dragon Link slots player won a $1,176,880 jackpot on a $100 spin, according to a casino spokesperson.

The longtime Strip casino is in the process of becoming Hard Rock Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

If you or a loved one is struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, help is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.

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