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Player wins $831K at Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A Caesars Rewards player from Illinois hit the mega jackpot on Let It Ride Poker on Saturday at the Flamingo Las Vegas, a Caesars spokesperson says.

Richard Henke became the lucky winner after 30 minutes of play.

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Richard Henke became the lucky winner of the Mega Jackpot on Let It Ride Poker this morning, resulting in a win of $831,570.

The release said Henke was in town for a bachelor party and hit the jackpot on his second try.

Henke said he intends to use his winnings to achieve his lifelong dream of buying a house.