An NFL Rookie Scores a $514,000 Jackpot in Las VegasLos Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers sat down to play 3-card poker and left a half million dollars richer.
Los Angeles Ramsrunning back Ronnie Rivers is sprinting all the way to the bank — on his birthday no less.
Over the weekend, theNFLrookie hit the "Mega Progressive Jackpot" at a 3-card poker table at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, winning a cool $514,837.
.@CaesarsRewardsguest and@RamsNFLplayer Ronnie Rivers hit the Mega Progressive Jackpot this weekend winning $514,837 on 3-card poker!
— Caesars Palace (@CaesarsPalace)February 6, 2023
21+. Gambling problem? Call 800-522-4700.pic.twitter.com/EVjQISUiUG
Rivers, an undrafted player from Fresno State, was in town celebrating his and his mom's birthday, according toFox5 Vegas. His luck at the poker table earned him almost 70% of his first-year salary, which was$705,000.
A video of the moment it happened was posted on Twitter.
.@RamsNFLRB Ronnie Rivers won half a mill on one hand of 3-card poker
— FanDuel Casino (@FanDuelCasino)February 7, 2023
(: IG/@lilronnie_20)pic.twitter.com/7A9XeklxGU
A man can be heard shouting, "Ronnie!" as a stunned Rivers jumps up from his seat and paces around the table.
Later, Rivers took to Twitter to thank the man upstairs for his good fortune.
God is Greathttps://t.co/72U8jpr42d
— Ronnie Rivers (@lilronnie_20)February 6, 2023
