July Visitors to Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Saw Jackpots as Hot as the Summer Heatwave; Over $4 Million in Jackpots Won at ECC this July
IGT Wheel of Fortune® Triple Stars® at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
(YONKERS, NY) – While New Yorkers have been enduring one of the hottest summers in history, visitors at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts (“Empire City”) have also been ‘feeling the heat’ with winning streaks. As July comes to a close, casino goers have won over $4 million in jackpots this month, with the largest valued over $171,000 and 178 jackpots over $10,000.
Lucky winners of four six-figure jackpots in July included $171,639.53 on Light & Wonder Golden Fire Link; $123,432.11 on Light & Wonder Ultimate Fire Link Explosion; $102,024.97 on IGT Wheel of Fortune; and $100,012.00 on Light & Wonder Double Jackpot Wild. Another six guests won jackpots valued between $40,000 and $85,000.
“There are always a lot of winners at Empire City and it’s fun to see the slots proving to be as hot as the heatwaves we’ve been facing this July,” said Taryn Duffy, Vice President of Public Affairs at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. “We can expect this trend to continue in August as there are many more six-figure jackpots still up for grabs, as well as the Wheel of Fortune jackpot that’s nearing two million dollars.”
As one of the largest gaming floors in the country, Empire City offers exclusive progressive jackpots able to be won only at their location. Several large jackpots continue to grow while they await their lucky winners, including:
- $1,911,660 on IGT Wheel of Fortune® Triple Stars® $10.00 denomination
- $250,480 on L&W Blazing 777 multiple denominations
- $219,210 on IGT Wheel of Fortune® Triple Stars® $5.00 denomination
- $193,265 on L&W Money Link – Great Immortals $0.01 denomination
- $169,038 on L&W Quick Hits Platinum $0.01 denomination
- $139,323 on L&W Thunder Drums multiple denominations
- $118, 841 on L&W Quick Hits Platinum $0.01 denomination
- $111,718 L&W The Green Machine $100.00 denomination
- $99,701 L&W The Green Machine Deluxe $1.00 denomination
- $95,394 on IGT Wheel of Fortune® – Exotic FE $0.01 denomination
The future winner of the nearly $2 million Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars jackpot will join the Empire City “Millionaires Club”, whose most recent member is Leo of Yonkers who took home a jackpot of $1.088 million.
The highest jackpot on record at Empire City is held by Theresa P. of Ossining, New York with a $2,919,162 win, and Theresa is also the sole two-time member of the Millionaire Club having hit a jackpot of $1,469,368 just a few months after her nearly $3 million win. Other members of the Millionaire Club include Linda P. of Connecticut who won a $1,514,634 jackpot; Howard G. of Long Island who won $1,473,503; and Linda H. of Thornwood who took home a “nearly there” million-dollar jackpot of $961,411.
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts operates daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. For more information on Empire City, please visit www.empirecitycasino.com.
About Empire City Casino
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast. Featuring nearly 4,700 of the hottest slots, electronic three card poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo table games, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and international simulcasting; live entertainment, and more. A selection of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with fan-favorite fare at The Pub, and convenient delicious options at Lil’ Cocina and the Big Kitchen International Food Court. Visit Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200.
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Maria Cray, Nicholas & Lence Communications, (508) 245-6564, maria@nicholaslence.com
Josh Knoller, Nicholas & Lence Communications, (201) 294-9586, josh@nicholaslence.com
| Tatiana Diaz Community Affairs Manager Empire City Casino Phone: 914-457-2442 E-mail: tdiaz@empirecitycasino.com |
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