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Main Line Man Wins Nearly $1M At Philadelphia Casino

Narberth's Pete Mitchell cashed out for just shy of $1 million while playing Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.

Pete Mitchell of Narberth won $936,996 after going all-in on his final wager playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia recently.
Pete Mitchell of Narberth won $936,996 after going all-in on his final wager playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia recently. (Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia)

NARBERTH, PA — A local poker player is about $1 million richer after an outing at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.

According to the casino, Narberth's Pete Mitchell won $936,996 after going all-in on his final wager playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em.

Mitchell bought into the game for just $200 and was dealt a Royal Flush to win the enormous bounty.

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Casino officials said Mitchell's hit is the largest progressive jackpot ever won on either slots or tables games at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.

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