NJ Man Hits Six-Figure Jackpot Twice in One Month at Empire City Casino

Talk about doing a “Double” take! This is “Wild”! Dominic Santaite of Saddle Brook, NJ hit the jackpot for $100,020 on the appropriately-named Bally’s Double Jackpot Wild slot machine at Empire City Casino on Monday, June 29th at 9:23 pm – his second time doing so in less than 3 weeks.

The lucky Santaite scored his first $100,000 jackpot playing Bally’s Double Jackpot Wild on Wednesday, June 10th at 8:26pm at Empire City.

The lucky winner made his six-figure score ($20 more than the first one) on the exact same slot machine for the exact same wager (a $5 bet on a $1 denomination machine) as he did on June 10th.

“When you sit down [at the slot machine] you never think you’re going to win,” said Santaite. “I never could have imagined this. It’s incredible. It’s a great feeling.”

Cherie Czerniowski, who oversees slot operations at Empire City said, “This is unprecedented and mind-boggling. We’ve had guests win multiple jackpots over the years, but never with odds-defying, exact precision like this one.”

Santaite said he’ll share his winnings with his wife and five children, as well as his ninety year old mother who accompanies him on his trips to Empire City.

Meanwhile, the biggest jackpot in history continues to grow: the life-changing $1.2 million score on the popular Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine is still up for grabs at the Westchester casino. When the record jackpot is finally hit, 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 by Moosue Stefern of Bergenfield, New Jersey.

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.