Huge birthday jackpot win for Rams running back Ronnie Rivers in Las Vegas
Talk about hitting the jackpot while celebrating a birthday.
That is what happened to former Fresno State standout Ronnie Rivers of the Los Angeles Rams.
Rivers, 24, was in Las Vegas on Saturday and went to Caesars Palace to play the Three-Card Poker game featuring a mega progressive jackpot.
He hit it and as a result, Rivers netted $514,837.
Rivers told Caesars that he will use his earnings to buy a house.
Rivers’ actual birthday was Jan. 31 while mom Myla’s was on Jan. 30.
According to Spotrac, Rivers signed a one-year, $705,000 contract with the Rams. In 2023, Rivers will earn a base salary of $870,000.
Rivers joined the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent before signing with the Rams.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee