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Woman offered steak dinner instead of $43 million in jackpot winnings at US casino

A woman in New York, Katrina Bookman found herself facing disappointment after what initially seemed like a significant jackpot win. During her visit to the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, in 2017, Bookman was to see $42949672 displayed on the slot machine screen. This windfall could have marked one of the largest slot machine jackpot…

Winnings ・ 13 March 2024

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Woman who won £33 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Imagine bagging a whopping $43 million (£33 million) jackpot, just to be offered a steak dinner instead of your winnings. That's exactly what happened to Katrina Bookman back in 2017. Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, when she won what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history -…

Winnings ・ 10 March 2024

The US Sun

but the casino only gave me a steak dinner instead

A WOMAN who had won a whopping $43 million prize was left disappointed when the casino offered her a steak dinner instead. Katrina Bookman hit the jackpot at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York City - but her victory turned sour soon after. Bookman decided to have a go on the slot machines and after pulling the lever, the woman was left in…

Law ・ 24 January 2024

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Top 5 Hottest USA Gambling Destinations for 2024

Online casinos have become increasingly popular, with good reason. It is convenient, sure, but there is nothing quite like getting the live experience. Those who love to get out on the casino floor and experience the best games, there are a few major destinations to check out. Here are the five best spots in the USA to enjoy live, in-person…

Land-based ・ 19 January 2024

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Woman who won $43 million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Instead of being handed $43 million for her jackpot'win', a woman was offered a steak dinner instead. Tough choice, right? Katrina Bookman was at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, when she decided to have a go on the slot machines. After pulling the lever, she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history -…

Winnings ・ 19 January 2024

The Sun

I played with dragons on a live casino game at Fabulous Vegas

PLAY the dragon-inspired games at Fabulous Vegas today and see what you can win. It seems that everything has an appreciation day nowadays; it's impossible to keep up with them all. So, you'd be forgiven for not knowing that 16 January marks Appreciate a Dragon Day! How do you appreciate and celebrate a fictional creature? One way you can do that…

Live Gambling ・ 16 January 2024

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Biggest Slot Machine Wins: The Most Famous Casino Jackpot Winners All Times

All of us dream of winning big while playing slots. Spinning reels have scooped millions of dollars for some; it is a reality. Big casino slot game winners hit the jackpot in this gambling world, and some have received mammoth prizes. These situations are life-changing, and slot machines offer bonus features in tons. In this article, we will look…

Winnings ・ 06 December 2023

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NUSTAR giant LED has Aristocrat as debut slot promo

Aristocrat Gaming says it is the first gaming equipment supplier to have product promoted on NUSTAR Resort and Casino's giant LED billboard. The promotional equipment at the property in Cebu City, in the Philippines, is being used to highlight Aristocrat's "Tian Ci Jin Lu" slot. The gaming product was installed at the property earlier this…

Industry ・ 04 December 2023

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Exploring The Connection Between Music And Slot Machines

Some elements of gambling are so discrete that you rarely ever think about them. Take music as an example - it's always there to create a specific gaming ambiance, but it's hardly anyone's first thought when they talk about casinos. Slot machines are particularly interesting in this area because they make it easy to insert all sorts of audio…

21 November 2023

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Woman who won $43 million at a casino was offered a steak dinner instead

Whilst most of us dream of winning big at a casino, the reality sadly isn't always as exciting. Having played various machines at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, Katrina Bookman thought she was about to leave with a $42949672 million prize. However, the gambler was left feeling a little cheated after being offered an alternative prize of a…

Law ・ 11 October 2023

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DOUGLAS: A casino in county a real gamble

I have always enjoyed making a wager, be it on the golf course, which requires a short walk, through Draft Kings, which can be done on my Android, or at a casino, which historically has always required boarding an airplane. I do not gamble with the foolish notion I will get rich quickly. That explains why I have less than $50 invested in the…

Travel ・ 30 September 2023

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Most Money Won in a Casino in One Night

While gambling is meant for entertainment, winning remains an aspiration. Gamblers worldwide look forward to hitting the jackpot or landing a mega win. As of 2021, the global gambling industry's worth was $231 Billion, and leading markets included the USA, UK, Italy, Japan, and China. Elmer Sherwin hit the same jackpot twice, a $40000000 big casino…

Winnings ・ 17 August 2023

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Top 5 Easy to Get Destinations for Gaming in the USA

With hundreds of casinos operating worldwide, it's important for US players to know the best gambling destinations within their own country. The US is home to a multitude of popular casinos and excellent venues that offer opportunities to play thrilling casino games or partake in sports betting. However, gambling laws and regulations can…

Land-based ・ 09 August 2023

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Woman who won $43million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by Jamaica casino

The world would quite literally be your oyster if you'd won $43 million, right? Well, that's exactly what this unfortunate woman thought until she was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings. Because as it turned out, the jackpot was a result of a'malfunction' and the hopeful millionaire-to-be was left empty-handed... well, that's unless a…

Winnings ・ 24 July 2023

The Scottish Sun

I had proof of win but they refused to pay me & offered a free meal instead

A WOMAN'S dream turned into a nightmare after she had won over $40million only to be offered $2.25 and a steak dinner, according to her lawsuit. Katrina Bookman from New York filed a lawsuit that claimed she was playing slots at the Resort World Casino in Queens, when she was shown a winning ticket of $42.9million. Despite the machine telling her…

Law ・ 26 May 2023

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Understanding The Basics Of Online Lotto: A Beginner's Guide

Playing the lottery online can be an intimidating experience for those who are unfamiliar with it. But don't worry, this beginner's guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of what to expect when playing lotto online. We'll cover everything from understanding how draws work and different types of games available, to playing tips and…

Lottery ・ 20 April 2023

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Are online casino jackpots unwinnable? Real Facts

Despite numerous stories and reports of people winning massive jackpot prizes, a few percent of punters don't believe that online casino jackpots are winnable. If you fall in this category, we are here to convince you otherwise. In this article, we will discuss all things jackpot and provide tips to help you win. You will learn about progressive…

Winnings ・ 17 April 2023

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What Happened to Katrina Bookman?

Sure, casinos are all about having fun, but at the end of the day we're all in it to win it. And if a machine told you that you'd hit the jackpot you'd be ecstatic - your life would change forever. So you can imagine the excitement when Katrina Bookman entered Resorts World Casino in New York and hit a win for almost $43 million. But when she came…

Winnings ・ 11 April 2023

World Casino News

South Beach site pending MS Gaming Commission consent

On Thursday, March 23, the developer of South Beach Casino and Resort will have a location approval hearing from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. On that note, South Mississippi may have one more competitor to officially become the 13th casino on the Coast. However, one more South Beach Casino was proposed in 2008. Its planned location was…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 March 2023

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Woman Won $43 Million Jackpot and Was Offered a Steak Dinner by the Casino Instead of Her Winnings

Which would you prefer: a steak supper or $43 million? Unfortunately, even after winning the jackpot on a slot machine, one woman didn't have many options. At the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens, Katrina Bookman was playing the slots when she won what would have been the highest slot machine prize in US history: $42949672. She used the…

Winnings ・ 10 February 2023

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Casino Refuses to Pay $42M Woman Who Won Slots Game, Offers Steak Dinner Instead

A New York woman's life changed (briefly) after she hit the jackpot at a Jamaica, Queens casino, but her dream soon turned to reality after what unfolded next. Katrina Bookman was playing the slots when she won $42 million at the Resorts World Casino. The win was the largest slot machine jackpot in US history, according to UNILAD. After heading to…

Law ・ 12 January 2023

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Woman offered steak dinner after winning $43m as slots ‘malfunctioned’

The story of a woman who was offered nothing but a steak dinner after she won $43 million on a slot machine in New York has resurfaced this week. Katrina Bookman, from Queens, New York, was playing a game at Resorts World Casino in August 2016 when the machine told her she had won over $42.9 million. She posed with the machine in shock as she…

Law ・ 11 January 2023

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Woman who won $43million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Would you rather have $43 million, or a steak dinner? Unfortunately, one woman wasn't left with much choice even after hitting the jackpot on a slot machine. Katrina Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens when she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history - $42949672…

Law ・ 08 January 2023

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Hard Rock casino places its bets

Clouds pass behind the guitar sculpture at the entrance to the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, N.J., on June 28, 2022. Hard Rock on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, hired a new management team as the property pushes for an even greater share of the market. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino recently hired a new…

Winnings ・ 08 January 2023

NBC10 Philadelphia

Atlantic City’s 2nd-Place Hard Rock Casino Gets New Leaders

Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino on Tuesday hired a new management team as the property pushes for an even greater share of the market. George Goldhoff was named president of the casino and Mike Sampson was named general manager. Both men are expected to start within the next few weeks after approval by New Jersey gambling regulators. Hard Rock…

Finance ・ 04 January 2023

The Washington Post

New president to lead Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino on Tuesday hired a new management team as the property pushes for an even greater share of the market. George Goldhoff was named president of the casino and Mike Sampson was named general manager. Both men are expected to start within the next few weeks after approval by New Jersey gambling…

Winnings ・ 04 January 2023

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7 Biggest Slot Machine Wins of All Time

Slot machines are very easy to play. You do not need any gambling experience, tricks, and strategies to let the reels spin in a slot machine. Anyone who is letting the reels spin for the first time can walk away with a million dollars. All you need is luck and blessings from Lord Almighty to land the symbols in the correct combinations on the gird…

Winnings ・ 27 December 2022

Suffolk Gazette

Biggest jackpot slot winners ever

Slots may not have the most glamorous look, but they are the most popular casino games and some of the biggest wins come from these games. They are not only easy to play but have a low risk, high reward ratio. With the introduction of progressive jackpots, the possible winnings for a single spin have increased astoundingly. This has resulted in…

Winnings ・ 06 September 2022

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Bellagio, Aria and Atlantis Casino Reno lead Yahoo's top 10 casino ranking in the US

The newly released Yahoo list of "10 best casinos in the U.S. if you love to gamble" has put MGM's Bellagio Resort & Casino, Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Monarch's Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno atop the list, and a South Mississippi casino rounding out the Top 10. The fourth and fifth positions are taken by two leading Atlantic City…

Top and Best ・ 18 August 2022

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How far can £10 get you playing Fabulous Bingo’s star signs games?

WHETHER you're a Pisces or a Cancer, Scorpio or Virgo, Fabulous Bingo has slots that everyone will love! However, do the slots love all the star signs? This week on Keep up with Katrina, I played with my usual budget of £10 and selected slots on Fabulous Bingo that were inspired by the signs of the zodiac. Did the planets align for me? Was my…

Bingo ・ 23 May 2022

The Sun

Meet the stars of Sun Bingo’s new TV advert

SUN BINGO has been entertaining its players and community since 2006. It's a multi-award winning, well established and trusted bingo site. As one of the biggest online bingo communities, Sun Bingo has thousands of players. That means our happy, sunny family is made up of a wide range of people. All are welcome and we hope to entertain each and…

Bingo ・ 04 May 2022

The Sun

How far can £10 get you when playing Sun Bingo’s magical slots?

HUBBLE, bubble, toil and trouble, another Keep up with Katrina session is starting to bubble. In the previous Keep up with Katrina, I was playing the horse-themed slots of Sun Vegas. This week, I cast a spell on Sun Bingo to turn my £10 budget into a winnings pot by playing the magic-themed slots. Did I bewitch the slots into paying out? Was I a…

Bingo ・ 12 April 2022

The Sun

How far can £10 get you when playing horse-themed slots on Sun Vegas?

GIDDY up, it's time for another Keep up with Katrina! In the previous addition, I was playing the royalty-themed slots of Fabulous Bingo, seeing what kind of returns I could get on a £10 budget. This week, I've been inspired by the recent Cheltenham Festival to try my luck on the horse-themed slots of Sun Vegas. Did I fall foal of the slots? Was…

Sports ・ 28 March 2022

The Sun

How far can £10 get you when playing Fabulous Bingo’s royal slots?

BY royal decree, you are invited to keep up with Katrina and see how far £10 got me this week as I played Fabulous Bingo's royalty-themed slots and slingos. Last week, I was in the purple bingo rooms of Sun Bingo, so this week I hopped across to our sister site, Fabulous Bingo, to see how far my budget would get me on their slots. As it's the…

Bingo ・ 03 March 2022

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The luckiest gamblers of all times

When it comes to the luckiest gamblers on the planet, our group of heroes would be at the top of any such ranking. Listed here are the most significant poker and casino winners in history. They've been the talk of the town for decades. How can they bet huge money and win an even more unreasonable amount of money in a fair manner? How much do large…

Poker ・ 20 February 2022

The Sun

How far can £10 get you when playing Sun Bingo's element-themed slots?

BINGO is all about having fun, making friends and seeing how far an affordable amount can get you. So, I set myself the challenge of playing with £10 to see how far I could get with this money. The theme for this inaugural session of Keep up with Katrina is the elements. I played five games, one for each of the fundamental elements (water, fire,…

Bingo ・ 17 February 2022

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What Are The Biggest Wins in Casino History?

We know that everyone loves to win money. Whether it be celebrities or just the average joe, we all love that feeling of beating the odds. We frequently hear about lottery winners and their spending habits. When an individual wins the lotto, they are picked up by the media immediately afterward, and then just a year or two later for an update on…

Strategy Guide ・ 05 February 2022

The Sun

Mystery gambler wins $1million jackpot TWICE in three weeks at odds of 3.6 QUADRILLION-to-one

A LUCKY gambler has overcome astonishing odds to win a second $1m casino jackpot - just three weeks after scooping the same prize. Odds of winning each jackpot are 60 million to one, meaning the odds of scooping it twice are a remarkable 3.6 quadrillion to one. The woman, of Clearwater, Florida, identified only as Gloria, won both top prizes while…

Winnings ・ 12 January 2022

Urban Matter

Gamblers vs Casinos: 5 Most Famous Gambling Lawsuits

The gambling business has kept its modest share of contentious occurrences over the years, and none of them can be more contentious than a fair old-fashioned judiciary case with millions of bucks at risk. Gamblers and casinos often do not consent to the result of the games. These controversies have resulted in some high-profile lawsuits, where the…

Law ・ 27 November 2021

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Biggest Jackpot Slot Winners in the History of Casino

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History ・ 23 November 2021

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Slot machine winner denied $43 million jackpot, offered steak dinner

A malfunctioning slot machine showed winnings of $43 million Woman actually won $2.25, state commission says It was a selfie she thought was worth nearly $43 million. Katrina Bookman hit the jackpot on a slot machine in late August at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens. She even took an excited self-portrait with the machine displaying her…

Winnings ・ 08 November 2021

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Five Amazing Stories About Casino Wins

The majority of cool stories about life changing casino wins are usually told in the context of land based casino houses, and this creates an impression that online casinos do not allow to land huge wins. However, the realist is that many online casino players prefer to conceal their names, as long as they can do so. Yet, one of the heroes of the…

Gambling Sites ・ 08 November 2021

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What is the Online Gambling Legislation in Florida?

By Jonathan C. with Blexr Limited The Sunshine State is one of the more popular in the United States. While it may be a leading location for vacations, and even small businesses - with 20 Floridian cities making the list, including Apopka - the state's online gambling leaves many scratching their heads. What does online gambling legislation in…

Law ・ 30 October 2021

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Winnings ・ 23 October 2021

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Sciplay (SCPL) gains 0.11% to Close at $18.71 on August 31

Sciplay Corp - Class A (NASDAQ: SCPL), a Las Vegas, Nevada, company, gained to close at $18.71 Tuesday after gaining $0.02 (0.11%) on volume of 613705 shares. The stock ranged from a high of $18.85 to a low of $18.51 while Sciplay's market cap now stands at $457349130. SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web…

Bingo ・ 02 September 2021

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Sciplay (SCPL) falls 2.04% to Close at $18.69 on August 30

Sciplay Corp - Class A (NASDAQ: SCPL), a Las Vegas, Nevada, company, fell to close at $18.69 Monday after losing $0.39 (2.04%) on volume of 432083 shares. The stock ranged from a high of $19.20 to a low of $18.65 while Sciplay's market cap now stands at $456860248. SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web…

Bingo ・ 01 September 2021

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US Fire and Hurricane Conditions Lead to Casino Closures

With hurricanes and fires impacting people across the United States, casinos in a number of regions have been forced to close their doors. called for the evacuation of all residents who live up to the Nevada border The major casinos in South Lake Tahoe closed parts of their gaming floors on Monday as California fire officials called for the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 August 2021

Golden Casino News

Lightning Box debuts best slot titles in West Virginia

Lightning Box has made it in West Virginia after striking a new distribution partnership with SG Digital. The Deal - Lightning Box will be rolling out its two best slots in West Virginia following a market access agreement with Scientific Games' interactive arm - SG Digital. The Products - Chicken Fox and Lightning Horseman have officially arrived…

Industry ・ 05 August 2021

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SALTER: State’s casinos showing record growth as pent-up demand drives overflow crowds

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter: How ready were gamblers to return to Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos after COVID and the resulting shutdowns? Big time ready, it would seem. Back in 2007, as the Gulf Coast began to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina, one of the early signs of recovery was when the Coast casinos earned $124.7 million in the…

Lottery ・ 28 July 2021

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10 of the biggest winners in the history of casinos

Their triumphs may be turned into a book or a good film based on true events-or both. Gamblers took chances and changed their life in the blink of an eye, some before casino sites as we know them even existed. They were able to enjoy the tremendous joy that their foolish gamble gave thanks to luck and fate. Let's take a look at some of the…

History ・ 26 July 2021

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Complete Review of Harrah’s Gulf Coast Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS

Harrah's Gulf Coast Hotel & Casino gets major credibility for being part of the Caesars Empire. So, if you're familiar with or you're a member of Caesars Rewards, you can definitely take advantage of all the cool promotions and build your loyalty points here. If you've yet to join, you will find out how to do so and how you can maximize all those…

Land-based ・ 25 July 2021

The Washington Post

Headed to a casino this summer? Here’s what to expect.

It was my turn to shoot, so I leaned over the craps table and scooped up the dice. It felt good; it had been more than a year since I'd been inside a casino. I looked at the expectant faces of my fellow players, channeled all the luck of the past pandemic year into my fist - and someone sprayed Windex in my face. Okay, it wasn't actually in my…

Land-based ・ 25 June 2021

Big Easy Magazine

What are the Biggest Slot Machines Wins Ever?

Slot machines are the most played casino games, and there are few good reasons for that. Firstly, slot machines are easy to play and easy to understand. You don't need any gambling experience or gaming knowledge to press a button and see if you are lucky enough to win some money. That's why they are very popular for people that play at the casino…

Strategy Guide ・ 18 May 2021

Alaska Public Media

Illegal Facebook gambling in Y-K Delta draws scrutiny

Facebook groups where people play bingo and pull tabs illegally for cash have proliferated during the pandemic and the State of Alaska recently turned its attention to these groups, sending letters to cease and desist. In early March, someone in a community near Bethel received a letter from the state gaming manager. It ordered them to stop…

Finance ・ 12 May 2021

Gambling News

Alaska Wants Facebook Gambling Groups Sent into Permanent Hibernation

Online gambling is a great alternative to land-based casino runs for a number of reasons. It allows the gambler to enjoy some entertainment while lounging around on the sofa, ensures social distancing is never a problem and provides a certain amount of anonymity that new gamblers find attractive. There's something to be said about being able to…

Finance ・ 12 May 2021

London Daily Post

Unbelievable Biggest Slot Machine Wins Of All Time!

Winning at slot machines is like winning money while drinking water. These games don't require any prior experience or special strategies to win. All you need to do is wait for the reels to spin and land at the winning combination. Even a first-time player could win millions of dollars with just the support of his luck. While playing at the Best…

Christmas ・ 19 January 2021