The Muck: Should You Take a Lump Sum Payout on a Massive Jackpot Win?

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:00:10 +0000

What should Allen Kessler do with the $1.2 million slot machine jackpot he hit Monday night? Celebrate and spend it, of course. But the real answer isn’t as simple as it may seem, at least to those who aren’t regular slot players.

In our most recent edition of The Muck, we discussed the poker community’s reaction to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event solver controversy. We’re shifting gears a bit to see what the poker world has to say about a financial issue.

Allen Kessler Hits $1.2 Million Jackpot on Buffalo Slot Machine

chris119@getwpt.com (Poker Game Free) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:35:13 +0000

Allen Kessler pulled off a jaw-dropping $1.2 million win on the Buffalo Aristocrat slot machine in 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.

Allen Kessler on Poker Game Free

The Muck: Should You Take a Lump Sum Payout on a Massive Jackpot Win?

Allen Kessler Hits $1.2 Million Jackpot on Buffalo Slot Machine