Talk about luck! Michael Phelps wins big in Vegas

Olympic gold medalist wins $100,000 from single poker game

Published On: Sep 03 2012 08:19:49 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS -

He may have just retired from swimming, but Michael Phelps is still winning.

The record-breaking gold medalist earned $100,000 in winnings from a single poker game in Las Vegas.

27-year-old Phelps hit the jackpot during a cash poker game at Caeser's Palace over the weekend.

Phelps is worth around $45million, but experts have predicted this fortune could triple with future endorsements.

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