A Nevada player turned his $3 bet into a $1 million jackpot on the “Wheel of Fortune” progressive slot machine.

A $3 bet turned into a million-dollar miracle on Friday when a lucky player from Nevada pulled off a big win Slot machine “Wheel of Fortune”..

“Congratulations to a local guest for winning an amazing jackpot of $1,048,675.87 while playing IGT’s Big Wheel of Fortune Cash Link game at Sunset Station last night!” Sunset Station Hotel and Casino posted on Facebook.

The casino shared the update in a celebratory post on Saturday, prompting many congratulatory comments from fans and fellow online gamblers.

The post included a photo of a progressive video slot machine, showing the $1,048,675.87 jackpot at the top.

last Potential payments The list included one for just over $10,100 and another for nearly $1,200.

The Cash Link Big Money “Wheel of Fortune” machine is a progressive slot machine, meaning that the prize pool grows each time a player bets, often across multiple linked machines in different locations.

The winner is a Las Vegas resident, Sunset told FOX Business.

The casino is located in Henderson, a suburb about 13 miles southeast of the city The world famous Las Vegas Strip.

The property caters largely to locals looking for the same gaming excitement as the Strip without the crowds and parking headaches.

International Game Technology (IGT), the machine’s manufacturer, told FOX Business that its “Wheel of Fortune” slot machines have awarded $1 million in jackpots to more than 1,200 players and paid out prizes of more than $3.5 billion.

Introduced in the mid-1990s, the “Wheel of Fortune” slot game has become one of the most popular and profitable franchises in casino history, blending the excitement of television game shows with the promise of life-changing jackpots.

As for how the winner will receive the proceeds, IGT said players can choose between a reduced lump sum payment or installments through multi-year annuities.

A lump sum option provides immediate access to gains, while an annuity spreads out payments over time — a decision that often depends on financial planning and tax considerations.

According to IGT, a Wheel of Fortune jackpot of $100,000 or more is won every 72 hours.

Friday’s win adds to a string of notable jackpots in Nevada this year, as lucky spins continue to turn small bets into extraordinary paydays.