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LI Player Turns $30 Bet Into $213K Jackpot At Jake's 58
The anonymous Suffolk County resident walked away with one of the casino's largest jackpots of the year, officials say.
ISLANDIA, NY — A Medford resident turned a $30 bet into a $213,000 jackpot at Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel, casino officials said.
The player, who chose to remain anonymous, won the jackpot on a Golden Fire Link slot machine after placing a $30 wager, according to Jake’s 58 officials.
The jackpot is the largest awarded at Jake’s 58 since January, officials said.
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Casino officials said guests on the floor cheered as the machine displayed the winning jackpot.
“When people visit Jake’s 58, they come hoping lightning will strike, and for one lucky Medford resident, it did,” Phil Boyle, president and CEO of Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel, said. “Turning a $30 bet into $213,000 is the kind of life-changing moment every player dreams about. We are thrilled for our winner and proud that Jake’s 58 continues to create unforgettable experiences and award millions of dollars in jackpots to our guests.”
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Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel, located in Islandia, features video gaming machines, hotel accommodations, dining and entertainment.
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