Lucky Players Break Two Progressive Jackpot Records in One Day

Here’s a story you’ll love (no pun intended). The Nash Casino became the center of a jackpot frenzy on Valentine’s Day in New Hampshire.

In a stroke of remarkable luck, the casino awarded over $350,000 in winnings in just one day, setting two new records. Topping the list was a massive progressive jackpot win of $233,490.95 by Anthony Hom, a lucky Pai Gow player from Lowell, Massachusetts.

Hom hit the jackpot with an impressive natural seven-card straight flush—the largest progressive jackpot ever recorded in the state.

Valentine’s Day didn’t stop there; it continued to shower luck on the casino’s patrons with an additional $71,964.50 progressive blackjack jackpot and an $84,950 historical horse racing (HHR) machine jackpot, the latter making history as the biggest HHR machine payout in New Hampshire.

A Record-Breaking Day at The Nash

Eric Althaus, General Manager of The Nash Casino, expressed his excitement: “There is a reason The Nash is recognized as the ‘Luckiest Casino’ in New England. Triggering a single jackpot is rare enough, let alone two record-breaking jackpots in the same day. The Nash is proud to provide a gaming experience that delivers unforgettable moments and exciting opportunities to win.”

Opened almost a year ago, The Nash has now awarded an astounding $29 million from combined HHR machine and video lottery terminal (VLT) games and an additional $3 million in progressive jackpot earnings.

The recent Pai Gow win has shattered the venue’s previous progressive payout record of $155,220, which was set in April 2025.

It reminded us of the massive Pai Gow jackpot that was recently paid out in Nevada.

Pai Gow Poker Guide

Pai Gow Poker is a casino card game that mixes poker hand rankings with the ancient Chinese game Pai Gow. It’s named after the domino game. This game is slower and more strategic. Often played in casinos like those in Las Vegas, it has a low house edge, usually around 2-3% with smart play. Many rounds end in pushes, meaning no one wins.

Basic Setup
The game uses a 52-card deck plus one joker, totaling 53 cards. The joker is semi-wild, meaning it can be used as an ace or to finish a straight, flush, or straight flush. Otherwise, it counts as an ace. Up to 6-7 players can play, plus the dealer, who acts as the banker. In some versions, a player might be the banker.

Objective
From your 7 cards, you need to create two poker hands:

• A five-card hand (known as the “high hand,” “back hand,” or “big hand”).
• A two-card hand (known as the “low hand,” “front hand,” or “small hand”).

The five-card hand must be stronger than the two-card hand using standard poker rankings. You can’t put your best cards only in the two-card hand if it makes the five-card hand weaker. Your goal is to beat both of the dealer’s matching hands.

Unveiling the Bonus Spin Xtreme (BSX) System

The secret behind these massive wins is the casino’s Bonus Spin Xtreme (BSX) system, which runs across more than 20 gaming tables.

Gamers playing table games like Pai Gow, blackjack, and Spanish 21 can place a $5 progressive bet. This bet not only enhances their game but also feeds into a shared prize pool, increasing the stakes.

When players trigger certain in-game events—like drawing that lucky straight flush in Pai Gow or a dealer getting a strategic 16 in blackjack—they earn a chance to spin a prize wheel and win big. The “Triple Diamond” prize grants the entire progressive pool to the fortunate player.

While Pai Gow and blackjack have their unique triggers, games like poker and roulette also participate in the BSX system with different win conditions.

As excitement continues to build, daily progressive games at The Nash promise thrill-seekers the chance to be part of this growing jackpot legacy.

Just remember that if you do decide to play, always exhibit responsible gambling techniques like, not gambling more than you can afford, and always set limits.

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