If you are a fan of the National Lampoon’s Vacation series, you must have watched the fourth installment, Vegas Vacation. The movie follows Clark Griswold and his family as they go on a wild adventure in Las Vegas.
One of the most memorable scenes from the movie is when Clark wins big at a casino. But just how much money did he win? Let’s find out.
The scene
In the scene, Clark is playing blackjack at a high stakes table in a casino. He has been losing all night and is about to give up when he decides to bet his last $200 on one hand. By some miracle, he manages to win that hand and decides to keep going.
Clark’s luck continues as he hits several winning hands in a row, with the dealer busting every time. The other players at the table are getting frustrated as Clark keeps winning big.
Finally, Clark decides to cash out and leave with his winnings. The casino staff brings over a giant cardboard check made out for $25,000 and presents it to him.
The reality
Of course, in real life, casinos don’t actually hand out giant cardboard checks for winnings. So how much money did Clark really win?
Based on the bets he was making and assuming standard blackjack rules, it’s estimated that Clark won around $7,000 in that scene. That may not be as impressive as $25,000 but it’s still a substantial amount of money.
It should be noted that this is just an estimate based on assumptions about the game being played. In reality, there are many factors that could affect winnings such as house rules and player strategy.
Conclusion
So there you have it – according to estimates based on standard blackjack rules, Clark Griswold won around $7,000 in Vegas Vacation. While it may not be as much as the giant cardboard check suggests, it’s still a significant amount of money.
Whether you’re a fan of the Vacation series or just enjoy a good gambling movie, Vegas Vacation is definitely worth a watch. And who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to try your luck at the blackjack table and see if you can win big like Clark did.