The 7 Biggest casino wins of all time
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The biggest slot win was $39.7 million at Excalibur in 2003. It was paid out in 25 annual instalments each worth $1.5 million.
Elmer Sherwin won $21.14 million in 1992 at the age of 92. He had already won a jackpot of $4.6 million at Mirage casino in 1989. He was a World War II veteran.
Johanna Heundl made a $170 bet on Megabucks at Bally's casino and won $22.6 million.
A 67-year-old retired flight attendant won $27 million on Megabucks Slot Machine in the Palace Station Hotel’s casino in Las Vegas.
Cynthia Jay-Brennan won $34.95 million at the Megabucks Slot Machine. She quit her job and married the love of her life. However, she was paralyzed from the chest down after a car accident.
A 25-year-old gambler won $39.7 million at Excalibur casino. He was waiting for a basketball game.
Archie Karas won $17 million in 3 hours after losing $2 million. He had to borrow $10,000 from his friend to play the upcoming high-stakes game. His lucky streak lasted for 3 years and he won almost $40 million, but he lost a quarter of the money in just 3 weeks of craps games, $ 2 million on poker and the rest on high stakes baccarat.
