A woman from Los Angeles won $8.6 million on a slot machine at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in 2016, which was another noteworthy win. The factup sattaking that this win demonstrated the possibility of life-altering rewards even in a city renowned for its high-stakes gambling made it especially noteworthy. When the winner learned of her jackpot, she expressed both surprise and happiness. At the time, she was celebrating her birthday.