Nail Salon Owner Wins Nearly $1 Million Playing Poker for the First Time

A woman from Washington state won $968,160 playing Face Up Pai Gow Poker at Flamingo Las Vegas. She also received a $5,000 bonus. The woman, who owns a nail salon, claimed she was playing the game for the first time.

Face Up Pai Gow Poker is a variation of Pai Gow poker where the dealer's cards are dealt face up. The game uses a deck of 52 cards and one joker, which can complete certain combinations.

This rare event in the gambling world highlights the unpredictability of casino games, where even beginners can strike it big.