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June 2012 Gaming News
San Diegan Wins $1 Million Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® at
BAarona Resort & Casino!
San Diego man has been enjoying his days as a new millionaire after winning $1,051,007.68 playing a ve-dollar Wheel of Fortune®
®
MegaJackpot game at Barona Resort & Casino on Tuesday, May
8th.
e longtime Club Barona member, who asked to remain anonymous,
was shocked and excited by his good fortune. He hugged and shook
hands with Barona’s sta while other players gathered around him and the winning machine to cheer, give high- ves and watch the fun and excitement.
“ is was a great Barona moment for a loyal player, and we know he will enjoy his winnings,” said Rick Salinas, General Manager of
Another Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® at Barona Resort & Casino—
This Time for $147,108E! ric D. (pictured left) won a $147,108 jackpot playing a dollar Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® progressive at Barona on Saturday, May 12th. is recent jackpot hit on the heels of a $1 million jackpot that struck the
previous week.
e 47-year-old Chula Vista resident and Club Barona
membersaidthathewas“euphoric”abouttheSaturdaynight prize, and would use the winnings for his daughter’s education and to make repairs around his house. And, after celebrating with Barona sta and excited onlookers, he accepted an invitation to stay the night in one of Barona’s luxury suites, and celebrated Mother’s Day with his family on Sunday.
“ e month of May proved to be a big month for winners at Barona,” said Rick Salinas, General Manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “And, we are ready for the Golden Key Giveaway, one of our biggest promotions of the year, that kicked o on May 21st, and goes through June 28th. So, there are going to be even more big winners in the weeks to come!”
BaronaislivinguptoitsLoosestSlotsawardintheSouthern California Gaming Guide Best SlotsTM 2012. See Barona’s other six awards, along with all the awards in 24 categories starting on page 18 of this issue.
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