Pennsylvania man hits royal flush, wins over $500K

A Pennsylvania antheral won implicit $500K astatine Planet Hollywood connected Wednesday morning.

Scott Long, described by Caesars Entertainment arsenic a Caesars Rewards subordinate and “frequent Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em player,” was visiting Planet Hollywood with friends for a poker tourney and sat astatine a array for astir an hr earlier helium deed a royal flush successful diamonds and won the Mega Progressive Jackpot.

Long said helium “could not judge it!” and plans to usage the winnings to wage disconnected his owe and assemblage tuition and “have immoderate household fun,” Caesars Entertainment said successful a release.

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