A traveler transiting through Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas won more than $3.3 million from a slot machine on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The airport announced the win on X, calling it a remarkable layover experience.
Winner Identified as Anthony
International Game Technology (IGT) confirmed that the winner, identified as Anthony, hit the jackpot while playing Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Red Hot 7s Slots with a $10 bet. A photo shared by IGT shows a smiling middle-aged man posing next to the winning machine.
Tax Implications
According to the Internal Revenue Service, gambling winnings over $5,000 are subject to an automatic 24% federal tax withholding. However, Nevada does not impose a state tax on lottery winnings or personal income, so Anthony will keep a larger portion of his prize.
Previous Airport Jackpots
This is not the first big win at the airport. In May 2025, a traveler won a $1.8 million jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine in the D Gates. In September 2024, another traveler won $348,507.71 on a $1.25 bet on the Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Emeralds slot machine in Terminal 1.
