$15 (£11) Texas Hold 'Em bet in Las Vegas.Peter Ferguson hit the jackpot equivalent of £213,000 in a stunning win that has left the lucky 46-year-old absolutely shocked after his six-figure victory.The one in a two million chance of winning the jackpot was bagged during a long-weekend trip to Las Vegas with a group of friends, with the life-changing amount won just one day after touching down in Sin City.Ferguson fancied his chances and dropped a bet down on the Texas Hold 'Em game at The Palazzo casino.The 46-year-old, who runs an events management company, said that he and his friends were weighing up a Blackjack bet when they settled on a few hands of Texas Hold 'Em instead.
Peter said: "The bet I was playing was a progressive $5. I played my ante to be part of the game then another $5 progressive.
The dealer dealt me my first two cards and it was a jack and ace of diamonds."So I put $15 in total down to play the bet. The community cards were a king, queen and a ten of diamonds.
I thought I’ve got a straight, so will at least get my money back. This is amazing. But then I looked again and noticed it was a straight flush."The unbelievable bet shocked Peter and his friend, who said at the time "mate, I think you have just won $280,000".Peter said: "Before I knew it, the table was surrounded by management.
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