Illinois Visitor Won $374K Jackpot at Westgate
A tourist from Minonk hit the progressive slot prize in September after deciding to play one last round.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Gambling
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A visitor from Minonk, Illinois, turned a $4.80 wager into a $374,443.83 payday at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. The player had intended to leave the gaming floor after two unsuccessful spins before hitting the progressive jackpot on a two-cent Wizard of Oz machine.
Why it matters
Large progressive payouts remain a staple of the local resort economy, drawing attention to the frequency of high-stakes wins at off-Strip properties. This win follows a significantly larger jackpot payout at the same resort earlier this summer.
The September jackpot totaled $374,443.83, a fraction of the $10,292,912.32 prize won by another guest at the Westgate on June 16, 2026. Both wins occurred on the property floor.
The players
Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino
The resort and casino property where the recent progressive slot jackpots occurred.
The details
The winner triggered the prize while playing a two-cent Wizard of Oz slot machine. After opting to continue their session instead of leaving as originally planned, the player placed a $4.80 bet that resulted in the win. The Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino continues to operate these progressive machines for guests.
Timeline
June 16, 2026: An Atlanta visitor won a $10.2 million jackpot at the Westgate.
September 2026: The Illinois visitor won the $374,443.83 jackpot.
Beyond the Strip
This win follows the massive $10.2 million jackpot claimed at the same property in June. It reinforces the trend of significant progressive payouts occurring at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino throughout 2026.
While these wins draw national attention, the odds of hitting a progressive jackpot remain fixed by the machine software. Residents should treat these public reports as examples of rare outcomes rather than predictable events.
The takeaway
Large progressive jackpots can shift significantly in value as demonstrated by the variance between the June and September payouts at the Westgate. Keep an eye on local gaming reports for information on which machines are carrying the highest progressive totals in the valley.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by VegasNews.com - Las Vegas News.
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