106-Year-Old Wins $1K While Celebrating Birthday

Posted on: August 29, 2023, 03:25h. 

Last updated on: August 29, 2023, 03:25h.

A 106-year-old woman won twice her slot jackpot after Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino gave her an extra special birthday present last week.

Serafina “Sarah” Papia Peterson hit a $1K jackpot on her own at the Milwaukee gaming property last Wednesday.

Casino management was thrilled with the win. When the casino’s CEO heard about her jackpot, on Friday he chose to double the amount.

“We were all elated when we heard about her big win and wanted to make her 106th birthday even more special,” casino CEO Dominic Ortiz told Milwaukee TV station WISN.

She too was elated.

I’m happy to win this money,” Peterson was quoted by WISN. “I don’t know what I’m going to do with it, but I’m going to make a good choice.”

Turns out the win was actually due to an accident. Peterson’s niece, Marge Larson, told Milwaukee TV station WDJT that her aunt pressed 400 rather than the intended 50.

“All of a sudden, we see ‘jackpot,’ and we looked down,” Larson recalled.

I told my niece I thought I was going to win today but never thought I’d receive a surprise like this,” Peterson added to Fox News.

Peterson is a casino regular. For many years, Peterson has celebrated her birthday at the gaming property.

“We’ve welcomed Sarah every year for her birthday and are grateful that she and her family celebrate with us,” Ortiz said.

Last week’s birthday celebration for Peterson included a custom-baked cake from the casino and the birthday girl wore a sash to mark the occasion. She also was given a sweatshirt from Cream City Coffee.

During the party, she had many praises for her dog, Happy.

Secrets to her longevity? She neither smokes nor drinks alcohol.

Her dog keeps her going, too.

I want to live for my dog, he’s not a dog, he’s a person,” Peterson told WDJT. “He takes good care of me.”

Also, her relatives and caregivers take good care of her.

“That’s what means a lot,” she added. “That they love me. Everybody loves me and I love them too.”

She has always lived in the Milwaukee area. Now, she resides in Menomonee Falls, Wis.

She never thought she would reach 106. But she is happy she is here.

“I’ve lived a good life, that’s all I can say,” Peterson said.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Pays Out $1.3M

A mystery player from Southern California won over a $1.3M jackpot at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, Calif. on Thursday.

The total payout was $1,315,761.19. She had bet $25 while playing the Dragon Link Panda Magic slot.

The game is provided by Aristocrat Gaming.

Casino management was happy about the win.

“We are thrilled to share in the joy with one of our lucky Club Serrano members, following an amazing win last night,” Kenji Hall, general manager at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, told California’s KBIG radio station.

“We strive to create once-in-a-lifetime moments for all our patrons across the resort every day,” Hall added. “Last night’s $1.3M jackpot win is an unforgettable moment for all of us.”

Caesars Palace Player Collectively Wins Over $2M

An unnamed player at Caesars Palace Las Vegas won 10 jackpots earlier this month over two days.

The exact total was $2,072,831. The wins were on August 19 and 20. Five were on each day.

A total of $1,052,500 was won on the 19^th. Then, $1,020,331 was won on the following day, according to a statement from Caesars Entertainment. No word on what the lucky winner will do with the cash.