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Denny Hamlin: NASCAR’s Luckiest Driver Off-Track Hits $330,000 Vegas Jackpot Amidst Race Struggles

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 17, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Denny Hamlin looks on before the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Denny Hamlin, the venerable NASCAR veteran from the Joe Gibbs Racing stable, is a man known for his uncanny luck – more so off the race track. The 44-year-old has a long-standing relationship with Lady Luck, a connection that shone brightly during his recent visit to Las Vegas. While his #11 Toyota Camry couldn’t find its way to the winner’s circle at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Hamlin’s luck was thriving in the city’s casinos.

Hamlin, an illustrious figure among NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, demonstrated his knack for the game of fortune yet again. Notably, Hamlin had bagged a $50,000 Powerball prize in 2022 after accurately predicting five of six numbers, a clear testament to his luck. On his recent Las Vegas trip, Hamlin’s deft fingertips conjured up a staggering $277,000 in jackpots before he even slipped into his racing gear.

The seasoned NASCAR driver’s Las Vegas experience was a juxtaposition of two contrasting worlds: the clamor of the casino floors and the thunderous roar of the racetrack. His 2025 season has been a similar tale of splendid performances interspersed with agonizing near-misses, a saga of chasing the elusive Cup Series championship while basking in an unmatched streak of luck off the track.

Hamlin’s casino winnings spree began with a jaw-dropping $126,150 jackpot and quickly snowballed into a remarkable streak. He added an additional $85,825 and a further $65,300 to his tally the following night, taking his total earnings to $277,275. However, the story doesn’t end there. When quizzed by former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace about his total winnings, Hamlin nonchalantly responded, “330 Kenny,” implying an additional ~$53,000 in gambling earnings, making his total haul $330,000 – all before the green flag had been raised on Sunday.

The irony of Hamlin’s off-track windfall wasn’t lost on the NASCAR fandom. Just a week prior, Hamlin had narrowly missed out on victory at the Phoenix Raceway, losing to his teammate Christopher Bell by a mere 0.049 seconds on the final lap.

Despite the frustrating near-miss, the second-place finish at Phoenix marked a significant turnaround for Hamlin, who kicked off 2025 with less-than-ideal performances – P24 at Daytona, P6 at Atlanta, and P21 at Circuit of the Americas. The Phoenix result propelled him from 17th to 7th in the Cup Series rankings.

Hamlin’s gambling accomplishments aren’t a one-off instance. In just the past three years, he has twice secured victory in an invitation-only blackjack tournament, not to mention his recent slot machine triumphs, cementing his reputation as perhaps NASCAR’s most successful gambler.

However, Hamlin’s gambling prowess and attire weren’t immune from the scrutiny of his peers. Kevin Harvick, fellow NASCAR legend turned broadcaster, humorously critiqued Hamlin’s choice of outfit during his jackpot celebration.

Amidst the banter and impressive winnings, Hamlin skilfully navigates the complex relationship between NASCAR and gambling. NASCAR’s Rule Book explicitly forbids drivers from betting on races, a policy rooted in the sport’s founding values. NASCAR founder, Bill France Sr., was a staunch critic of gambling, and the sport only softened its stance following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that legalized sports betting across many states.

As Hamlin continues to balance his racing career with his gambling exploits, fans eagerly anticipate whether his extraordinary fortune will eventually find its way to the racetrack. The three-time Daytona 500 victor hasn’t seen a Cup Series win in nearly a year, but his $330,000 casino winnings suggest that his good luck charm is just waiting for the perfect moment to shine its magic on race day.

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