Third major Pai Gow Poker jackpot in three weeks at Boyd property
LAS VEGAS— John A. from Hawai’i had an unforgettable visit to The California Hotel and Casino on Thursday, Dec. 8 when he hit a $337,654 jackpot while playing, FACE UP PAI GOW POKER™, which was created by Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) (“Light & Wonder,” or “L&W”).
The Hawaiian regular hit an incredible seven-card straight flush (four to 10 of spades with a joker) to win the massive progressive jackpot.
John’s lucky visit marked the third time a Boyd guest hit a major Pai Gow Poker jackpot at a Boyd property within the span of three weeks, following two recent jackpots of $152,768 and $87,535 at the Gold Coast on Nov. 23 and Dec. 1, respectively.
To learn more about Boyd Gaming’s gaming entertainment offerings, visit www.boydgaming.com. To learn more about Face Up Pai Gow Poker or Light & Wonder, visit lnw.com.
About The California Hotel and Casino
Located in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, the California Hotel and Casino (The Cal), a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD), is fondly known as the Ninth Island for its Hawaiian flair. The property features a more than 35,000 square-foot casino, five restaurants, including Redwood Steakhouse and authentic Hawaiian favorites at Aloha Specialties and Holo Holo, more than 700 hotel rooms and more. The casino features popular table games such as Blackjack, Let It Ride, Progressive Pai Gow Poker and more, and boasts nearly 900 slot machines. Additionally, The Cal includes a keno lounge and sports book. For more information, visit www.thecal.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
An operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states, and manager of a tribal casino in northern California, Boyd Gaming is committed to advancing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives that positively impact the Company’s stakeholders and communities. Its commitment to being an employer of choice has been recognized by Forbes magazine, which named Boyd Gaming one of Nevada’s Best Employers in 2020, 2021 and 2022.