$15 bet turns Mesa man into a millionaire

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A Mesa man walked into Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Lone Butte on Sunday night and walked out a millionaire after hitting one of the biggest jackpots in the casino’s history.

The lucky gambler won more than $1.4 million while playing the “It’s Alive! Frankenstein” slot machine at the Chandler-area casino. According to casino officials, the jackpot is the third-largest payout ever recorded at Gila River Resorts & Casinos and was triggered by a $15 wager.

“I would guess he was pretty happy about that,” said Jackie Johnson, general manager at Lone Butte…

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