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Empire City Casino: Suspense and $1 Million-plus Jackpot Continues to Grow
$1 Million Score Can Only Be Hit at Empire City; Will Break Previous Mark by Half Million Dollars
The suspense continues to build at Empire City Casino in Yonkers, as does what will be a record-breaking jackpot on the popular Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine which now stands at $1,087,845. The life-changing potential score ballooned past the $1 million mark for the first time on April 15th, and guests are coming to the Westchester casino from far and wide to try their luck.
Who knows when the record jackpot will be hit, but what’s definite is that it will exceed the previous mark by more than a half million dollars. Manuel Esteche of Port Chester hit for $571,000 in February, breaking the previous record jackpot of $509,000 won in November 2014 by Moosue Stefern of Bergenfield, New Jersey.
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Cherie Czerniowski, who oversees slot operations at Empire City, reminds players that this specific $1 million-plus jackpot can only be hit at the Yonkers casino.
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“This is not a wide area progressive with slots machines linked between various casinos, as seen at most properties,” said Czerniowski. “This jackpot can only be hit here at Empire City.”
About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway:
Empire City Casino, one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast, features 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo; year-round harness racing & International simulcasting; live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, & more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria; trackside dining with live betting at Empire Terrace Restaurant; and convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil’ Cocina. A new $50 million expansion added Dan Rooney’s, a high-energy sports bar, and Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge rounds out the entertainment options with retro bowling lanes. Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway is located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00am to 6:00am. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information.
