Gambler scores at Western WA casino. Learn about ‘needle-in-a-haystack win’
One lucky gambler scored a “needle-in-a-haystack win” at a Western Washington casino.
The gambler won more than $85,000 at Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel in Tacoma, casino officials announced in a Friday, Feb. 20, Facebook post.
The gambler placed a $10 bet on the Triple Fortune Dragon Gold slot machine to nab an $85,934 payout in a “mic-drop moment,” according to casino officials.
“Triple Fortune Dragon Gold just went full legend at EQC Tacoma!” casino officials said. “Who needs a fairy tale when you’ve got a fortune dragon on your side?”
Social media users shared in the celebration.
Facebook user Saada Tae said they were “there to witness” the slot jackpot win on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
“Dude was so calm!” the Facebook user wrote in a comment on Emerald Queen Casino’s post. “If it was me you would have heard me yelling in Seattle. Congrats to him.”
“A needle-in-a-haystack win! Doesn’t happen enough,” Facebook user Char Isma wrote.
What is Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel in Tacoma?
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel is at 920 East R St. in Tacoma.
Advertised as the “entertainment capital of The Northwest,” the casino has 4,400 slot machines and various table games ranging from blackjack to roulette.
In addition to a four-star hotel, the casino has several restaurants.
This story was originally published February 23, 2026 at 9:52 AM with the headline "Gambler scores at Western WA casino. Learn about ‘needle-in-a-haystack win’."