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Gambler turns $10 bet into ‘unbelievable’ jackpot at Olympia-area casino

A lucky gambler turned a $10 bet into an “unbelievable” jackpot win at an Olympia-area casino, casino officials said.

The gambler won $40,000 on a Meltdown slot machine at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel in Rochester, according to a casino Facebook post on Monday, Dec. 15.

The jackpot win happened Saturday, Dec. 13, the post said.

It wasn’t the only win at the Western Washington casino that day.

A gambler also won $12,892 on a Dancing Pots slot machine, according to the post.

Rochester is about a half-hour drive southwest from Olympia.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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