Zachary Stem of Las Vegas won $153,979 after hitting a 7-card straight flush on Face Up Pai Gow Poker on Thursday at Silverton, according to a casino spokesperson.

The hand won the progressive jackpot of $148,979, and Stem collected an additional $5,000 Fortune Bonus off a side bet.

Stem collected a 2 through 8 of diamonds for the win, using the joker for the 4 of diamonds. In pai gow, the joker can be used as an ace or to complete a straight and/or flush.

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