The city of Pendleton, Oregon has a true downhome atmosphere, where the most prominent economic generators are products fashioned from wool. On the eastern edge of town, located just off Interstate 84, is an establishment that stands out among the area’s dominant classic architecture. It’s called the Wildhorse Casino, and it’s become even more famous … [Read more…]
A New York casino is in the news again this week after delivering its largest, single-win payout in the 8-year history of the gambling establishment. Manuel Esteche of Port Chester, NY unleashed a massive $571,049.50 jackpot while playing one of the penny-slots on Friday at Empire City Casino in Yonkers. The 6-figure win broke the … [Read more…]
Monday, Feb 2, 2015 was a cold day in Ontario, preceded by such wintery weather that Kim McNamara had to shovel his 2005 minivan out of the snow before taking his wife, Lou-Anne, to work. They left early enough to stop at the local casino to retrieve a free promotional gas card, and after spending … [Read more…]
The Vancouver Sun received an anonymous tip recently that one of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) slot machines had mistakenly awarded a prize of $100,000. The slot in question was originally designed to build a progressive jackpot that could not exceed $1,000. When questioned about the near year-old occurrence, the BCLC confirmed the story, … [Read more…]