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.
