A jackpot totaling over $2 million is up for grabs at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts on the “IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars” slot machine.
The jackpot is the second largest in the casino’s history, trailing the $2,919,162 jackpot won by Theresa P. [last name not provided] of Ossining, New York, in 2018.
“We’re thrilled to consistently offer our guests the chance to win big at Empire City,” said Taryn Duffy, vice president of public affairs at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. “As one of the largest gaming floors in the country, Empire City offers exclusive progressive jackpots that can only be won at our location. We’re eagerly anticipating the lucky winner.”
The future winner of the growing jackpot will join the Empire City “Millionaires Club,” due to the total payout. The most recent member of this exclusive club, Leo [last name not provided] of Yonkers, did so after winning a $1.088 million jackpot in 2022. Other members of the Millionaires Club include Linda P. [last name not provided] of Connecticut, who won a $1,514,634 jackpot, and Howard G. [last name not provided] of Long Island, who secured a $1,473,503 jackpot.
In addition to the $2 million jackpot, Empire City Casino also has nine six-figure jackpots waiting. These include a $261,775 payout on “IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars” ($5 denomination), $250,567 on “L&W Blazing 777” (multiple denominations), $213,154 on “L&W Money Link – Great Immortals” ($0.01 denomination), $173,260 on “L&W Thunder Drums” (multiple denominations) $169,207 on “L&W Quick Hits Platinum” ($0.01 denomination), $120,664 on “L&W The Green Machine” ($100 denomination), $119,010 on “L&W Quick Hits Platinum” ($0.01 denomination), $101,442 on “IGT Wheel of Fortune – Exotic FE” ($0.01 denomination) and $101,279 on “L&W The Green Machine Deluxe” ($1 denomination).
Empire City Casino customers won 223 jackpots over $10,000 in August 2024. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts operates daily from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. For more information, visit www.empirecitycasino.com.
