Heart attack in the casino Gambler wins millions and collapses
He gambled regularly and finally hit the jackpot in a casino in Singapore: 3.6 million francs. In the midst of the jubilation of winning, the man collapses - heart attack.
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- A man wins the 3.6 million franc jackpot at a casino in Singapore.
- Out of sheer joy, he suffers a heart attack.
- The lucky man survives the incident and recovers in hospital.
His first jackpot was almost his last. According to reports, a player collapsed in front of horrified guests in a casino in Singapore as he celebrated a win of 3.6 million francs.
Videos on social media show the man on the floor of the Marina Bay Sands casino near a baccarat table. A crowd of horrified onlookers gather as some rush to help the man lying sprawled on the floor.
Casino staff tried to resuscitate the man on the spot. Footage of the procedure circulated on social media, apparently leading to claims that the man had died on the spot. However, industry insider "casino.org" reports that the man was taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and is recovering from the incident. A real lucky man.
Heart attack after big win not uncommon
Even if it is rare, it is not unusual for a gambler to die after winning big, the portal continues. For some, the thrill of getting rich is simply too much for their body and heart.
In 2002, for example, a player won a slot jackpot of 10,000 US dollars at Harrah's in Atlantic City. Just moments after receiving US$5,000 in cash and a check for US$5,000, the 61-year-old suffered a heart attack in the casino lounge and was later pronounced dead.