Allen Kessler Hits $1.2 Million Jackpot on Buffalo Slot Machine
Allen Kessler pulled off a jaw-dropping $1.2 million win on the Buffalo Aristocrat slot machine at Thunder Valley Resort & Casino in Northern California late Monday night, and you can bet it��s a "Chainsaw Approved" triumph!
Kessler, who detailed his win in a video, revealed that he had been playing the Aristocrat slot machine for an intense 12-hour stretch. Throughout this marathon session, he was betting $125 per spin buying bonuses and had a remaining balance of $2,458 when the jackpot struck. He said he was down $12,500 before the life-changing moment occurred.
He shared the moment on X:
Kessler Faces Tough Choice Between Lump Sum and 20-Year Payments
However, The Aristocrat jackpot has a bit of a plot twist. With this significant win now in hand, Kessler faced a crucial decision: he must choose between receiving his winnings as a steady stream of payments over 20 years or grab a "discounted" lump sum��because why not add a bit of financial drama to your big win?
To aid in his decision-making process, he has turned to "math experts" on social media, playfully adding, "Considering my diet, I might not make it to 20 years."
When PokerNews asked him about his celebratory meal, Kessler replied, ��I still haven't processed it in my mind.�� He also mentioned that he bought drinks for everyone in the poker room while waiting for the jackpot to be verified.
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Poker Success Meets Slot Triumph
In August last year, "Chainsaw" Kessler won his first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) event since Obama��s second term, clinching a $400 Stud-8/Omaha-8 tournament at Graton Resort & Casino for a $6,314 prize against 57 players. The jackpot came at quite an opportune time for the Las Vegas poker player who is coming off a rough 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) that saw him lose thousands of dollars.
But this poker grinder isn��t just making headlines at the tables. According to The Hendon Mob, he��s amassed about $4.4 million in live earnings. His biggest score, which took place at the WSOP in 2010, went for $276,485, about one-fourth his Monday night jackpot.
He��s also had a run of luck with slots, previously hitting a $100k jackpot and even pocketing $250k in a slot tournament. Kessler is as much a slot player as he is a poker tournament grinder.
After facing doubts from critics, Allen let his winnings speak for themselves with a triumphant reveal in a post on X.
Allen Kessler��s $1.2 million jackpot win in NorCal highlights the unpredictable nature of high-stakes gaming. This significant win not only marks a milestone in his gambling career but also underscores the excitement and potential of the casino world.
