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Alexander was sitting at home playing video games on that Friday night when his Dad asked him if he wanted to go to the casino, so he joined him alongside his girlfriend and cousin. In the first few minutes at the casino, he joked to his girlfriend that it would be nice to win the $16,000 jackpot.
Within 20 minutes, he had became a millionaire.
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The 29-year-old plans to travel to see his dream locations like California, Australia, and Mexico, but also has promised his dad a new truck.
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He works in construction and his boss also told him to take a week off work.
Four months ago at the same casino, Alexander won $2,300.
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