Jackpot: Man Pays Bail With Slot Machine Winnings

One gambler in Germany hit the ultimate jackpot.

Police who were doing a routine check in a Bochum arcade discovered a man who was gambling at a slot machine had faced an arrest warrant.

While he was playing the game, police ordered him to pay a bail of 710 euros ($910), or go to prison. Before the man could respond to the officer's request, his machine started flashing, The Associated Press reported.

He was the lucky winner of the jackpot of 1,000 euros ($1,100), which was more than enough to pay his bail on the spot.

And that's exactly what he did.

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Police, Germany, Jackpot, Gambling, Bail, Arrest
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