LAKE CHARLES, La. — A very lucky Texan is starting 2022 off with a bang after winning big bucks at a casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The woman from Spring won just over $829,326 while playing slots at the Golden Nugget on Sunday.
The big winner, identified by the casino as Jeannine L., was in Lake Charles to ring in the New Year with friends and family.
Jeannine's lucky spin came on the Aristocrat Legend Buffalo slot machine.
She's the Golden Nugget's first jackpot winner of 2022.
The casino is owned by Houston billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta.