Winner Played Penny Machine in Homage to Actor Richard Attenborough
BUFFALO, N.Y. –
Just
one day before a milestone birthday, Robert P. of Eden, N.Y. received
the ultimate present as he hit the wide-area progressive jackpot of
$844,437 on a
penny video slot machine
at
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo. Robert placed a $3
maximum bet on the penny machine and landed five WILD symbols across the
screen for the top
prize.
The jackpot took place at 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The penny-denomination machine is located just outside Seneca Buffalo
Creek Casino’s high limit room and is one of only two of its kind on the gaming floor.
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“When the machine hit, at first I thought I won a thousand bucks,” Robert said. “Then I saw $844,000 and thought the machine
malfunctioned. I still can’t comprehend it. It’s a life-changing amount of money.”
“What
an incredible surprise birthday gift for one of our guests,” said
Jennifer Caruso, general manager, Seneca Buffalo Creek
Casino.
“Robert’s win just goes to show that anyone can walk in a
player, and walk out a mind-boggling big winner. And in this case, this
winner went home a game-changing jackpot winner!”
Robert
said it was only the second time he played that particular penny
machine, but that he felt compelled to play it in homage
to the late Richard Attenborough, the actor who passed away earlier
this week. Robert has not decided how to enjoy his winnings just yet,
and said he will consult with his wife to figure out a game plan. He is
not retired and has no plans to retire. He works
for his son’s lumber company and says he will report to work tomorrow
right on schedule, despite winning the amazing jackpot.
The $130 million Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino officially opened on August 27, 2013. The property attracts approximately 3 million
annual visitors, with many coming from Pennsylvania, Ohio, other parts of New York State, and Southern Ontario.
Seneca Gaming Corporation, the Casino’s owner, recently
announced a $3 million marketing partnership with Visit Buffalo Niagara
to promote City of Buffalo tourism attractions to major markets in
surrounding states and Southern Ontario, Canada.
The casino employs approximately 500 team members, with about half residing in the City of Buffalo.
About Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
Seneca
Buffalo Creek Casino is the latest attraction in the rapidly developing
Cobblestone District along Buffalo, N.Y.’s Inner
Harbor and is located just minutes from the Peace Bridge to Fort Erie,
Canada, and a half-hour from Niagara Falls. The property is open 24
hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Guests can enjoy
more than 800 slot machines and 20 table games,
BC Café, Stixx Sports Bar and Buffalo Savors Grill with foods directly
from some of the region’s most popular restaurants.
More information is
available by calling 1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-873-6322) or visiting
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