The IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine now has a jackpot totaling over $2 million for a lucky patron at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, New York.
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 other millionaires. Leo [last name not provided] of Yonkers, became one after winning a $1.088 million jackpot in 2022.
Others include Linda P. [last name not provided] of Connecticut, who secured a $1,514,634 jackpot, and Howard G. [last name not provided] of Long Island, who also won a $1,473,503 jackpot.
Furthermore, Empire City Casino also has nine other six-figure jackpots available. These include a $261,775 payout on IGT Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars ($5 denomination), $250,567 on L&W Blazing 777 (multiple denominations), and $213,154 on L&W Money Link – Great Immortals ($0.01 denomination).
Additionally, others include $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 has over 4,600 slot machines with multi-denominational games available from 1¢ to $100. Types of games include electronic roulette, electronic craps, electronic blackjack, electronic sic bo, video poker, progressives, and Keno.
Bets range from $5 to $1,000 for electronic blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and sic bo. In August 2024, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts customers won 223 jackpots over $10,000.
The gaming floor is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 a.m. Guests must be at least 18 years old to play video gaming machines or wager on horses. Players must bring valid photo ID in the event they are asked to provide proof of age. Gamblers will need it to claim winnings as well.
