Las Vegas tourist celebrating 21st birthday lands over $362K jackpot

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — What started as a typical night of fun turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for one lucky tourist.

Damon Howell from Ohio was celebrating his 21st birthday in Las Vegas with friends and family.

On Friday, May 10, Howell was playing Ultimate Texas Hold'em at The LINQ for half an hour when he suddenly found himself the winner of a jackpot totaling $362,640.

According to The LINQ, Howell was initially shocked and thought the win was "not real."

Eventually, he stated he would like to buy a house with the jackpot money.

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