Residents of coastal Louisiana are watching the Gulf of Mexico this morning. No, we aren't watching because of the threat of major Hurricane Milton in the Gulf, we are watching to see how we can help those who are about to be affected by the storm.

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In Louisiana, we know all too well what life is like in the days after a hurricane makes landfall. We've lived through Hurricanes Laura and Delta in the southwestern part of the state. In the southeastern part of Louisiana, they've had their share of "tropical visitors" too. Namely, Hurricane Francine and Hurricane Ida come to mind in recent memory.

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I would say if there is one prevailing thought for our friends in Florida this morning, it would be this. Protect your life and your family. You can replace "things" but you can't replace those who matter the most. One of the ways Floridians can protect themselves from the onslaught of Milton is to evacuate.

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Sometimes evacuating can be a real pain, then there are times when running from the storm opens a door no one saw being opened. Such was the case for YouTube star Jason Jenson. Jenson goes by Greatness Reinvented on his channel on the platform.

He, like a lot of Floridians, decided the best way to ride out Milton was to ride the storm out away from the danger. Jason chose the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino as his evacuation location.

Based on what happened on Tuesday morning, I would say Jason chose well. According to the Beau Rivage Jason hit a major jackpot on a slot machine. The game, Dragon Link, returned $146,250 to the YouTuber.

Based on what we know about Jason and his channel I would say it's a pretty safe bet that a lot of those winnings will be going to those who could use an act of kindness. Unfortunately, there will be a lot of those stories to tell in Florida after the storm.

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By the way, if you're a casino gambler, there is no hotter location than the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The casinos of the coast have hosted 14 major jackpot winners since March of 2024 and Lady Luck doesn't appear to be leaving anytime soon.

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