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Desert Hot Springs Man Wins $187,271
Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot®
Oat Spa Resort Casino
n Wednesday, June 3rd, a retired Army soldier and Naval yard worker from Desert Hot Springs won a $187,271 MegaJackpot® on a 25-cent Wheel of Fortune® slot. Rodney Sutter (pictured left) hit the stunning $187,271.43 just after 1:30 p.m.
“I didn’t even know I won,” Mr. Sutter said. “My machine stopped before I could get my last spin; so I hit the service button thinking something was wrong and then the lady next to me said ‘you won!’” He says he still can’t believe he won nearly $200,000.
All IGT MegaJackpots® are paid in annual installments upon verification, except MegaJackpots Instant Winners Jackpots® and Rapid Riches MegaJackpots® awards, which are
paid in their entirety upon verification.
Viejas Summer Fun
iejas Casino has great summer free fun events in July. On Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. there is the Farmers Market in the Park. Eat healthy, go green, and support your local growers. See what Viejas’ vendors have to offer every Tuesday in July! And on Tuesday
nights, check out Movies in the Park. Tuesday nights are free movie nights at the Viejas Casino & Outlet Center park. Stretch out on your blanket and enjoy the evening. Movies begin at sunset each week and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Coolers and pets are not allowed. On July 7th: Igor; July 14th: Madagascar 2; July 21st: Hotel for Dogs; and on July 28th: Surf ’s Up. And every Monday through Wednesday at 9 p.m. enjoy SplashTracks, a spectacular symphony of lasers, pyrotechnics and music through the ages at the Viejas Outlet Center show court. Best of all, it’s free! And don’t miss The Power of Nightfire from Thursday to Sunday at 9 p.m. The free family-friendly show has thrilling special effects, water fountains, lasers, pyrotechnics and more!
Enjoy Off-Track Betting
Sat the Casinos
kip the crowds without missing any of the racing action at Viejas Casino, Barona Resort & Casino, and starting again this year,
Sycuan Casino. No admission fees, no parking fees, and no over-crowded lines! Racing is at Hollywood Park and Del Mar during July. Contact the casinos for information about their O -Track Betting.
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