CASINO WINNING TALES
If you are looking for the true ‘dream makers’ in the casino, that award goes to the ever-increasing progressive jackpots. I have compiled some of these Winning Tales for you to dream on.
Now, I’m a Millionaire!
“Someone called me a millionaire after I won, and all I could think was that I never thought I’d be one” said Carolyn Warmke, a 57 year-old sales manager for radio stations from Brenham, TX. She said that when she realized she had won $1,074,556. on a dollar Cash for Life--Triple Spin Stars & Bars reel spinning slot machine at Grand Casino Coushatta, her immediate reaction was to start crying. As frequent visitors, Carolyn and her husband, Jerry came to celebrate his 60th birthday. Carolyn approached the new Cash for Life slot and was very happy to hit for $1000 in the beginning. After dinner, her husband suggested she continue playing the same machine. With just $16 in play, she hit the gigantic jackpot. “When he came back, I was sitting there in a daze because I’d won,” she said. The Warmkes said they would use the winnings to pay off some bills and “to make our family happy”.
Truck Driver Hits More than the Road.
Loyd Gene Youngblood, 51, a truck driver from Green Forest, AR hit a MegaJackpot of $3,051,560 at Sky City Casino Hotel in NM. After just a $20 bet at the Wheel of Fortune dollar slot before the big hit, Loyd was asked about his future plans. Loyd happily replied that he was going to buy each of his two adult children a new house, and then added, “And I’m going to Disneyworld”. Loyd rebuilds old cars and trucks as a hobby and loves fishing and hunting. When asked about retirement, Loyd seemed unsure. “I enjoy Trucking. I also enjoy stopping by Sky City Casino Hotel because they know how to treat truck drivers”.
Divorced and Happy
While divorce is never easy, a Bunker Hill, WV man offered some laughter after his win on a 50-cent progressive Wheel of Fortune at AC Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.
“I just called my ex-wife to see if she was sure she wanted to be divorced,” said the winner, Frank Citro Sr. who could see some humor in the situation.
“I have always wanted to take a cruise, and now I will—and you can bet that I won’t invite my ex”.
Citro, 47, owns a cleaning-service business and relates his winning story.
After dinner, I found my favorite Wheel of Fortune machine was not available, so I tried the machine next to it. After 20 minutes and $50, the three Wheel of Fortune symbols lined up for a $977,701 jackpot.
“When I saw the three symbols and heard the bells go off, I said to myself that this better not be a malfunction”. “When they told me it was real, I started screaming. It’s taken 10 minutes for it to sink in that this is really happening”.
Besides taking that cruise, Citro plans to pay off his mortgage, share his good fortune with his two daughters and donate to cancer research and his church.
Galloping to the Winners Circle
Terry Bradburn ventured from his home in Nacogdoches, TX to Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Casino for a day at the races and some slot play. His huge strike of $5,750,270 galloped his way by playing his favorite quarter Double Blazing 7’s slot machine and only 30 minutes of his time. “I couldn’t believe it, it was just unbelievable” stated the 56- year-old Coca Cola manager. “My wife and I have been coming here for the past three years and we couldn’t be happier. This is really a fun place to be”.
Gayle Mitchell is the author of Casino Gambling Made Easier books, Ebooks, booklets & the Slots Trilogy. |
