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One Weekend, Two Jackpots: Mississippi Man Walks Away With $300K

One Weekend, Two Jackpots: Mississippi Man Walks Away With $300K

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For most gamblers, coming out even a little on top for a trip to the casino is considered a win. For one Mississippi man, his long weekend jaunt to a Gulf Coast casino brought extraordinary riches and the pay equivalent to several years’ worth of work for most Americans. Kevin Baker is a Biloxi local who frequents the Beau Rivage, a Gulf Coast casino operated by MGM Resorts. Last Thursday (Oct. 29), Baker was betting $100 a spin on a Magic Treasures Gold machine when he hit the jackpot. His payout totaled $156,476.27.

Source: Casino.org

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