Harrah’s Columbus Opens in Nebraska, Slots Player Hits Jackpot

Harrah’s Columbus Opens in Nebraska, Slots Player Hits Jackpot

Harrah’s and Caesars Entertainment late last week made history by opening the first permanent casino in Nebraska’s history.

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Harrah’s Columbus is officially open in Nebraska. It didn’t take long for a lucky gambler to hit a big slot jackpot. (Image: Caesars Entertainment)

Harrah’s Columbus, NE, Racing & Casino, the $100 million gaming and horse racetrack destination, opened its doors on Friday morning, May 17. The casino space spans 17,000 square feet and includes 400 slot machines, 11 live dealer table games, and a Caesars Race & Sportsbook with a 163-inch video wall and 17 flatscreen televisions.

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Bally’s Atlantic City Won’t Pay Disputed $1.2M Wheel of Fortune Jackpot

Bally’s Atlantic City Won’t Pay Disputed $1.2M Wheel of Fortune Jackpot

A New Jersey woman says she hit it big on a progressive slot machine at Bally’s Atlantic City, but the casino is refusing to pay out.

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Gambler Ronay Beal, left, provided ABC News with a photo she snapped of her “winning” jackpot, but the casino claims it was a glitch. (Image: ABC)

Roney Beal, 72, says she played the Bally’s Wheel of Fortune slot machine and won a $1.2 million prize. However, she was surprised to discover that the terminal had broken down when she called the slot supervisors to let them know about her win.

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