'I play at casinos in Vegas, Atlantic City and Biloxi, but I truly feel most comfortable at Empire City,' explained Howard. I play my slots, then hit the blackjack tables, and always try for the (Wheel of Fortune) jackpot before I leave.

'I told everyone I knew I was going to hit that jackpot my co-workers, family, and friends,' said Howard. The lucky winner says he knew it was only a matter of time. It took less than five spins that lucky Sunday morning to hit the jackpot that Howard says will help secure retirement for himself and his wife. The life-changing score was won on the popular IGT Wheel of Fortune® Triple Stars® slot machine, located just a few hundred feet from the casino's valet entrance. hit the record-breaking jackpot at the Westchester County casino Sunday, October 25 at 11:00am.

16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - A Long Island man turned his $20 bet into a $1,473,503 million jackpot at Empire City Casino, one of the largest entertainment destinations in the northeast located less than two miles north of New York City.

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