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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Jackpot Round Up: Man Celebrating 21st Birthday Wins $362K in Las Vegas

Jackpot Round Up: Man Celebrating 21st Birthday Wins $362K in Las Vegas

An Ohio resident visiting the Las Vegas Strip collected $362K at the Linq Hotel + Experience on his 21st birthday.

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Linq Hotel + Experience, pictured above. A visitor won $362K on his 21st birthday at the casino. (Image: Booking.com)

Damon Howell of Union City won $362,640 while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em on May 10 at the resort casino.

He had been at the table for about 30 minutes when he got the jackpot.

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$1.35B Lotto Winner Embroiled in Family Drama

$1.35B Lotto Winner Embroiled in Family Drama

A $1.35 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner faces a legal battle with the mother of his daughter as he tries to keep his identity a secret. The winning ticket, purchased in Lebanon, Maine, was claimed by the winner through an LLC to maintain his anonymity. However, a complicated series of events led to a significant fallout with family and friends.

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