Saratoga Casino and Raceway pays out over 3 million in jackpot cash in March
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Saratoga Casino and Raceway pays out over 3 million in jackpot cash in March
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (March 30, 2011) – March has proven a very lucky month for guests at Saratoga Casino and Raceway, including $124,982 winner John J. Konik of Schenectady who cashed in on Bally’s Reel Mania last Thursday.
On March 24, Konik was playing the $.25 denomination machines and hit the jackpot on a $3.75 bet. Retired from Sears and Roebuck after 39 years of service, Konik was shocked but remained calm, saying that he planned to share the money with his eight children. His wife was by his side, sharing the excitement of the moment and participating in photos.
Within a two-week span, three other guests who agreed to have their names released have each hit over $20,000 jackpots at the casino, and all of those winners have been from the immediate capital district.
Those big winners included Patrick Snyder of Schenectady who won $37,670 on Bally’s Black Gold Wild, Leonard Farchione of Saratoga, receiving $20,000 on IGT’s Double Diamond Deluxe and Delmar resident Gordon Ellis who won a $29,922 jackpot on Bally’s Golden Wheel.
This past weekend, five other jackpot winners took home between $5,000 and $12,000 each. Three were also from the capital region including Scotia, Saratoga Springs and Wynantskill.
So far, a total of 3,149 jackpots have been hit at Saratoga Casino and Raceway in March, totaling $3,977,716.
Saratoga Casino and Raceway, located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY, features over 1,700 slots, electronic table games, Vapor Night Club, two full-service restaurants with buffets, a casual dining restaurant, three full-service bars, deli and a variety of guest services including valet parking and coat check. Operating hours for the gaming facility are 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. every day. Simulcast races can be viewed seven days a week and live harness racing runs March through mid-December. For a full racing schedule and additional information, please visit www.saratogagaming.com or call 800-727-2990. Must be 18 years of age or older to play video gaming machines or wager on horses. Please play responsibly.
Contact Information:
Crystal Beauchemin
Marketing Media Specialist
cbeauchemin@saratogagaming.com
Saratoga Casino and Raceway
342 Jefferson Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 581-5730
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