Mass. man turns $5 side bet into largest jackpot in N.H. casino history: 'An electric feeling'

A Massachusetts man won the largest jackpot in New Hampshire casino history after placing a $5 side bet. The payout exceeds the previous progressive record of $233,490 set in February. The historic win occurred over the weekend.
This weekend’s payout unseats the casino’s previous progressive record of $233,490, which was won by a Lowell resident on Valentine’s Day.
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