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Payroll Clerk Gets Big Pay Day at Golden Acorn Casino
Patricia Yanitor won $251,574 when she hit a Wheel of Fortune® quarter MegaJackpot® at Golden Acorn Casino on Sunday, April 4th. Yanitor, a payroll clerk from El Cajon, was at the casino with friends for Easter Brunch. She said she chose the winning machine because she likes the Wheel of Fortune® game.
“I enjoy pushing the Spin button,” she said. After playing only $40 in the winning machine, Yanitor said she was surprised to learn she had won the top progressive prize. “I was not sure that I won, and I didn’t know what I won!” she said. She said she will put a portion of
her winnings in savings and use some to “travel and see the U.S.”
Miracle Believer Wins $222,799 Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® at
Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort
Money had been tight since Louise D.’s husband was diagnosed with cancer six years ago. But that didn’t stop them from ying from New York to San Diego to spend the weekend with their daughter for her birthday in early March. After checking into the hotel at Harrah’s Rincon, Louise decided to look for her favorite slot machine, Wheel of Fortune®. Louise’s husband handed her $100 and told her to make it last for the rest of the day. After watching Louise play for a few minutes, her husband told her he was going to play somewhere else, since she never seemed to win when he was around. Louise said good-bye, and when she turned back to the slot, there were three Wheel of Fortune® symbols on her reel slot machine: the 3x, 4x and 5x. “ ey didn’t match, but I was hoping I won at least $1,000,” said Louise. “ In fact, Louise won the progressive jackpot worth $222,799.09!
“I believe in miracles,” said Louise.“My husband’s remission was the rst one, and winning $222,799.09 at Harrah’s Rincon was the second.”
Winning $2,000 or $272,000 has to be a thrill. We hope you get to experience that feeling and get to see your winning photo on our pages. Good luck and have fun at the casino!
Frank won a $272,121 Wheel of Fortune® jackpot at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
James won a $4,000 jackpot playing Game King Video Poker at Sycuan Casino.
Mary won a new scooter in the Spring Fleet Giveaway Promotion at Spotlight 29 Casino.
Michael won $5,042 playing Double Jackpot 777 Quick Hits at Valley View Casino.
Patricia won a $251,574 Wheel of Fortune® jackpot at Golden Acorn Casino.
Jim won $31,623 playing Cleopatra Keno at Valley View Casino.
Erlinda won $10,000 playing $1 Quick Hit at Barona Resort & Casino.
Margaret won $19,799 playing Pot o’ Gold Keno at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
Bernard won $10,506 playing Stinkin’ Rich at Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort.
Donald won $10,000 playing Game King Video Poker at Spotlight 29 Casino.
Gloria won $9,000 playing Wicked Winning at Sycuan Casino.
Maria won $10,000 playing $1 2x 10x 5x Bonus Times at Barona Resort & Casino.
May 2010
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