Woman Who Won $43million Was Offered A Steak Dinner Instead Of Her Winnings By Casino

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Woman who won $43million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Katrina Bookman thought she'd won enough to buy steak dinners for life

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Katrina Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens when she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history - $42,949,672 (£35.4m).

She took a selfie with the machine to mark the moment, and later said her whole body went 'numb' when she saw the life-changing figure.

Bookman was told to come back the next day to discuss her winnings, but when she asked an employee what she'd be walking away with, he responded: "You didn't win nothing."

The New York State Gaming Commission said Bookman’s machine had malfunctioned, and that she'd actually won just $2.25 (£1.86).

The machine had a disclaimer stating 'malfunctions void all pays and plays', and as a result the commission said that they were required by law to give Bookman only what she'd actually won.

As a gesture of goodwill, the casino offered Bookman a complimentary steak dinner - though that's hardly something to cheer about when you think you've won enough money to eat steak for the rest of your life.

A spokesperson for Resorts World, Dan Bank, told CNN: “Upon being notified of the situation, casino personnel were able to determine that the figure displayed on the penny slot was the result of an obvious malfunction – a fact later confirmed by the New York State Gaming Commission.

“After explaining the circumstances to Ms. Bookman, we offered to pay her the correct amount that was shown on the printed ticket. Machine malfunctions are rare, and we would like to extend our apologies to Ms. Bookman for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

The year after she'd thought she'd won, Bookman's lawyer filed a lawsuit and described the casino's claims as 'ridiculous'.

More at https://www.unilad.com/community/woman-won-43-million-offered-steak-dinner-instead-055644-20230108

 

[Irag8er]

As a gesture of goodwill, the casino offered Bookman a complimentary steak dinner - though that's hardly something to cheer about when you think you've won enough money to eat steak for the rest of your life.

 

[Dr Arthur]

A faulty machine should have been taken off line or else it is deceptive behaviour

 

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Woman who won $43million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Katrina Bookman thought she'd won enough to buy steak dinners for life

www.unilad.com

Katrina Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens when she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history - $42,949,672 (£35.4m).

She took a selfie with the machine to mark the moment, and later said her whole body went 'numb' when she saw the life-changing figure.

Bookman was told to come back the next day to discuss her winnings, but when she asked an employee what she'd be walking away with, he responded: "You didn't win nothing."

The New York State Gaming Commission said Bookman’s machine had malfunctioned, and that she'd actually won just $2.25 (£1.86).

The machine had a disclaimer stating 'malfunctions void all pays and plays', and as a result the commission said that they were required by law to give Bookman only what she'd actually won.

As a gesture of goodwill, the casino offered Bookman a complimentary steak dinner - though that's hardly something to cheer about when you think you've won enough money to eat steak for the rest of your life.

A spokesperson for Resorts World, Dan Bank, told CNN: “Upon being notified of the situation, casino personnel were able to determine that the figure displayed on the penny slot was the result of an obvious malfunction – a fact later confirmed by the New York State Gaming Commission.

“After explaining the circumstances to Ms. Bookman, we offered to pay her the correct amount that was shown on the printed ticket. Machine malfunctions are rare, and we would like to extend our apologies to Ms. Bookman for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

The year after she'd thought she'd won, Bookman's lawyer filed a lawsuit and described the casino's claims as 'ridiculous'.

More at https://www.unilad.com/community/woman-won-43-million-offered-steak-dinner-instead-055644-20230108

Suing the casino? Good luck with that, it's a lucrative business backed by 'soulless' lawyers with the most lucrative money can buy.

 

[Totality 🇺🇦 🇮🇱]

backed by 'soulless' lawyers

Those are the best lawyers though... all my lawyers I have ever hired or retained where soulless, ruthlessly, savage, animals who would sell out their own mother to win their case. Those guys don't come cheap but they never lose.

It's hard to intimidate me but sitting in a room with these 'animal's' can be a little uncomfortable sometimes... always leaving their office feeling morally dirty.

 

[william]

Woman who won $43million was offered a steak dinner instead of her winnings by casino

Katrina Bookman thought she'd won enough to buy steak dinners for life

www.unilad.com

Katrina Bookman was playing the slots at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens when she secured what would have been the largest slot machine jackpot in US history - $42,949,672 (£35.4m).

She took a selfie with the machine to mark the moment, and later said her whole body went 'numb' when she saw the life-changing figure.

Bookman was told to come back the next day to discuss her winnings, but when she asked an employee what she'd be walking away with, he responded: "You didn't win nothing."

The New York State Gaming Commission said Bookman’s machine had malfunctioned, and that she'd actually won just $2.25 (£1.86).

The machine had a disclaimer stating 'malfunctions void all pays and plays', and as a result the commission said that they were required by law to give Bookman only what she'd actually won.

As a gesture of goodwill, the casino offered Bookman a complimentary steak dinner - though that's hardly something to cheer about when you think you've won enough money to eat steak for the rest of your life.

A spokesperson for Resorts World, Dan Bank, told CNN: “Upon being notified of the situation, casino personnel were able to determine that the figure displayed on the penny slot was the result of an obvious malfunction – a fact later confirmed by the New York State Gaming Commission.

“After explaining the circumstances to Ms. Bookman, we offered to pay her the correct amount that was shown on the printed ticket. Machine malfunctions are rare, and we would like to extend our apologies to Ms. Bookman for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

The year after she'd thought she'd won, Bookman's lawyer filed a lawsuit and described the casino's claims as 'ridiculous'.

More at https://www.unilad.com/community/woman-won-43-million-offered-steak-dinner-instead-055644-20230108

Those casinos are nothing but a money grab for the state!

 

[Serahman]

That's crazy! I can't imagine how she must have felt when she found out the truth. It's definitely disappointing to be told you've won a huge amount of money, only to have it taken away due to a malfunction. But I guess it's important to read the disclaimers and fine print before playing any sort of game involving money.