Jackpot of Nearly $220,000 Won in Pai Gow Poker at Plaza Hotel & Casino
On May 20, a Las Vegas resident won nearly $220,000 playing Pai Gow poker at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas.
Starting with an initial buy-in of $200, the player achieved a 7-card straight flush, securing a progressive jackpot of over $206,000, along with a Fortune Bonus bet that added another $12,500. Following this exciting win, the jackpot reset to the $10,000 reseed amount.
On the same day, another player, visiting from California for the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), won a $45,000 progressive jackpot with a $2.25 bet on a buffalo slot machine.
About the Plaza Hotel & Casino
Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino blends a vintage Rat Pack vibe with modern design and personalized service, delivering the ultimate Vegas experience. Since its opening in 1971, the Plaza, situated at 1 Main Street on the original Las Vegas railroad depot site, has transformed into a unique destination featuring cocktails, gaming, entertainment, and dining.
The Plaza’s sparkling porte-cochère hosts the outdoor Carousel Bar, which serves handmade cocktails within a life-sized, animated Vegas-themed carousel setting. Its Main Street entrance features Pinkbox Doughnuts and downtown’s first and only smokefree, social media-friendly gaming space, created in partnership with social media influencer Brian Christopher.
The Plaza offers nearly 1,000 modern rooms and suites, a classic Vegas showroom, downtown’s only bingo hall, live music at the Sand Dollar Downtown, and 30,000 sq. ft. of refurbished ballroom and meeting space. It also revitalized downtown by introducing CORE Arena, the only outdoor equestrian and multipurpose facility in the area.
Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options led by the renowned Oscar’s Steakhouse, located in the hotel’s iconic glass dome and on a rooftop patio overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. The hotel features a lounge-style sports book, hundreds of slot machines, and nearly two dozen table games within its 80,000-square-foot casino floor. Additionally, a rooftop pool and recreation deck, equipped with private cabanas, a hot tub, food truck, and dedicated Pickleball courts, offer various outdoor amenities.
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