In a remarkable turn of events, professional poker player Allen Kessler secured a massive $1.2 million jackpot on a Buffalo slot machine at The Poker Room Thunder Valley in California. Known for his impressive poker career, Kessler proved that luck can strike anywhere, sharing the exciting moment on X.
Kessler’s Big Win
Allen Kessler, a professional poker player with a notable ranking of 10th in All Time Total Cashes according to the Global Poker Index, recently added a significant win to his accomplishments. Kessler boasts 363 tournament cashes, including 69 WSOP cashes, 12 WSOP Europe cashes, and 91 WSOP Circuit cashes.
Despite his poker fame, Kessler made headlines by winning a $1.2 million jackpot on an Aristocrat Buffalo slot. He had been playing for about 12 hours, staking $125 per spin, with a credit of $2,458 in the machine at the time of his win.
Love for Buffalo Slots
Kessler expressed his love for Buffalo slots, particularly Buffalo Power Play, citing its exciting mechanics and the ability to buy directly into the bonus round. He mentioned winning his jackpot after approximately 50 attempts.
Faced with the decision to claim the jackpot as a lump sum or over 20 years, Kessler humorously sought advice from math experts on X, noting his dietary habits might affect his longevity.
This extraordinary win adds to Kessler’s impressive $4.4 million in poker earnings.
