LAS VEGAS (December 29, 2011) - Charlie W. of Henderson knew he was the only person holding a perfect ticket live for the entire $37,015 jackpot at Lucky’s Race & Sports Books going into Monday night’s game between the Saints and Falcons.

Lucky's Football Progressive winner Charlie W. (left) receives his $37,015 prize check from Terrible's Las Vegas ticket writer Nina and Director of Sports Operations Jimmy Vaccaro.

Charlie, 63, who submitted his $5 ticket at Terrible’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, had already picked 15 pro football games correctly. He needed New Orleans, seven point favorites, to beat Atlanta straight up. It put Charlie in a dream hedge situation, so he placed a large straight bet on the Falcons with the points, guaranteeing a profit and potentially winning both bets if the Saints were to win by seven or fewer points.

“I probably hedged too much,” said Charlie, who worked in the casino business Las Vegas for 20 years.

As it turned out, after a close first quarter, the Saints thrashed the Falcons, 45-16.

“I don’t even usually bet individual games. I’d rather take my shot at these big payouts," Charlie said.

Charlie didn’t have any immediate plans for the cash other than reinvesting some into the Lucky’s $10,000 progressive for Week 17.

“I live a pretty quiet, sedate life,” he said. “I’m not looking to buy any fancy cars.”

A former avid golfer, Charlie was a two handicap and spent several years chasing a spot on the PGA’s Senior Tour. Before getting into the casino business, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 16 years.