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Man Makes Resorts Slots History

An 83 year old retired steelworker from Pennsylvania won’t have to worry about money anymore – he just made history at the Resorts Hotel and Casino Atlantic City by playing their slots and winning big. Robert Schaeffer came to play the slots and ended up leaving with a $4.2 million jackpot for his troubles.

Schaeffer came to Atlantic City with his friends Doris Weinman and Leah Harris just for the day. They had spent almost all of their money, and were waiting for the bus to leave. While waiting, they decided to play their last few bucks in the Megabucks slots game.

After both of his friends took their turns, Schaeffer stepped up and played the maximum bet, which was $3 or 60 nickels. Next thing he knew the eagles were up, the machine was calling for an attendant, and he was a millionaire. Not only that, but it was the largest in the casino’s history.

He is planning on setting up trust funds for his five grandchildren and his seven great-grandchildren with the money. One can only assume that the next time he and his friends go out to dinner, it will be on him.

 

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