Jackpot: 106-year-old celebrates birthday with $1,000 win, doubles casino winnings
The Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Wisconsin gave a 106-year-old woman a very special birthday gift last week when she won double the slot machine jackpot.
Serafina “Sarah” Papia Peterson won the $1,000 jackpot last Wednesday at the Milwaukee Gambling Center.
Casino management was so excited about the win that when the casino's CEO heard about their bonus on Friday, he decided to double it.
"When we heard about her big win, we were elated and wanted to make her 106th birthday even more special," casino CEO Dominic Ortiz told Milwaukee TV station WISN special."
Peterson is excited, too.
I am so excited to win this money. ” WISN quoted Peterson as saying. “I don’t know what I’m going to do with it, but I’m going to make a good choice. "
It turns out that the victory was actually due to an accident. Marge Larson, Peterson's niece, told Milwaukee television station WDJT that her aunt pressed 400 instead of the originally intended 50.
“All of a sudden, we saw ‘Jackpot’ and just dropped our heads,” Larson recalled.
I told my niece that I thought I was going to win today, but I didn’t expect that I would be so upset,” Peterson added to Fox News.
Peterson is a regular at the casino and has celebrated her birthdays there for years.
"We welcome Sarah every year on her birthday and thank her and her family for celebrating with us," Ortiz said.
Peterson's birthday party last week included a homemade cake from the casino, and the birthday boy wore a sash for the occasion. She also received a sweatshirt from Cream City Coffee.
What's the secret to their longevity? Peterson doesn't smoke or drink. She said her dog Happy also keeps her going.
I want to live for my dog, he's not a dog, he's a human being,"Peterson told WDJT."He takes good care of me. "
Their relatives and caregivers also take good care of them.
"It means a lot," she added. "They love me. Everybody loves me and I love them."
Peterson has always lived in the Milwaukee area, although she lives in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
She never thought she would live to be 106, but she's happy to have reached the milestone.
"I've had a good life, that's all I can say," Peterson said.
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino pays $1.3 million
A mystery player from Southern California won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 million at the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in San Manuel, Calif., on Thursday.
Total payout was $1,315,761.19, the lucky winner received their winnings after betting $25 while playing the Dragon Link Panda Magic slot machine.
"After last night's incredible win, we're excited to share the joy with one lucky Serrano Club member," Yaamava' Resort & Casino General Manager Kenji Hall told California radio station KBIG after the win. "We work hard every day to create once-in-a-lifetime moments for all our guests throughout the resort... Winning the $1.3 million jackpot last night was an unforgettable moment for all of us."
Caesars Palace players collectively win over $2 million
Earlier this month, an unnamed player at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas won 10 jackpots in two days.
Exact total is $2,072,831. The wins occurred on August 19 and 20, with players winning five times each day.
According to a statement from Caesars Entertainment, the player won $1,052,500 on day 19 and another $1,020,331 on day two. There's no word yet on how the lucky winner will use the money.
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Source: www.casino.org
