Three Card Poker Player Wins Nearly $1M Jackpot at Hard Rock Atlantic City

The fortunate gambler won close to $1 million at the Hard Rock Atlantic City this past weekend. The lucky player, trying their hand at three-card poker, drew one of the rarest and most sought-after hands in the game: a Royal Straight Flush. The spectacular hand resulted in an astonishing $943,355 payout.

This Achievement Can Draw Other Hopeful Players

This impressive victory marks one of the largest jackpots ever with three-card poker at Hard Rock Atlantic City. While the winner preferred to stay anonymous, a casino spokesperson confirmed the win to local news outlet NJ.com, describing it as a landmark moment for Hard Rock. 

“The lucky guest bet $5 and won with a Royal Straight Flush in the suit of Clubs: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and 10.”

Hard Rock spokesperson

As with any large gambling win, the victory comes with significant tax implications. The winner, unfortunately, won’t take home the entire $943,355 fortune, needing to fork over a hefty portion to the state and federal governments. In total, the winner will end up paying around one-third, but still leaving them with a whopping $565,500.

Despite paying about $378,000 in taxes, the remaining sum is still transformative, especially for a bet of just $5. New Jersey lottery winners can currently choose to remain anonymous. This fact means that the fortunate player’s identity may remain a mystery forever, and we may never learn what they decided to do with this unexpected windfall.

New Jersey Gamblers Are on a Winning Streak

This notable win comes after many big recent payouts in New Jersey, particularly from its famous lottery games. Just last month, another lucky gambler won the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, one of the most popular lottery games in the state. They walked away with $295,216 following a match of all the winning numbers and successfully guessing the XTRA number.

June saw another fortunate New Jersey gambler nail the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of nearly $300,000. With 1 in 1.2 million odds, this impressive win further highlights how lucky one has to be to walk away with such a life-turning prize. Unfortunately, these players also chose to keep their identities a secret, probably preferring to avoid unwanted attention.

As for this newest win, it serves as a reminder that life-changing luck can strike at any time. Hard Rock Atlantic City will continue to draw visitors hoping to replicate this outstanding feat, which will likely be remembered for years. The anonymous winner can now enjoy their new-found wealth as they remember this unforgettable weekend.