![]() ![]() "We are thrilled that the largest racetrack casino jackpot in the history of New York was won right here at Empire City Casino," said Ryan Murphy, vice president of marketing at Empire City. is one of over 1,000 million dollar jackpot winners on Wheel of Fortune slots to date. ![]() This particular jackpot could only be won on two Wheel of Fortune games at Empire City, both $10 denomination machines with a max bet of $20 needed to hit the jackpot. The progressive jackpot was not the typical wide area progressive with slot machines linked between various casinos. The Wheel of Fortune slot machine that turned Howard into a millionaire ballooned past the $1 million mark on Apand has had guests coming from far and wide to try their luck ever since. I told him I wake up every morning thinking I am going to win!" Howard says the reaction from friends, family and colleagues has been very positive, "Someone asked me if I woke up that morning thinking I was going to win. Howard said he doesn't have specific plans for the winnings but said the jackpot will provide a more comfortable retirement adding, "My wife wants a new roof on the house, so I guess we can get that now." "Not only do I love the gaming variety, but the staff is accommodating and friendly – they were so happy when I won!" "I play at casinos in Vegas, Atlantic City and Biloxi, but I truly feel most comfortable at Empire City," explained Howard. I play my slots, then hit the blackjack tables, and always try for the (Wheel of Fortune) jackpot before I leave. "I told everyone I knew I was going to hit that jackpot my co-workers, family, and friends," said Howard. The lucky winner says he knew it was only a matter of time. It took less than five spins that lucky Sunday morning to hit the jackpot that Howard says will help secure retirement for himself and his wife. The life-changing score was won on the popular IGT Wheel of Fortune® Triple Stars® slot machine, located just a few hundred feet from the casino's valet entrance. ![]() hit the record-breaking jackpot at the Westchester County casino Sunday, October 25 at 11:00am. ![]() 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - A Long Island man turned his $20 bet into a $1,473,503 million jackpot at Empire City Casino, one of the largest entertainment destinations in the northeast located less than two miles north of New York City. ![]()
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