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Published 10 years ago by ubthejudge with 2 Comments
by ubthejudge
10 years ago 2

Sorry grandma! That $42 million slot machine jackpot was a computer glitch

"The reels have rolled your way! Bonus Award - $41797550.16." That's what the Miss Kitty penny slot machine told 87-year-old Illinois grandmother Pauline McKee who was in Iowa during a family reunion in 2011. McKee and daughter thought they hit the big time—a $41.8 million payday. The two quickly demanded the mega payout from the Isle Hotel Casino in Waterloo.

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  • messi
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    All slot machines are clearly marked "Malfunction voids all pays and plays".

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    • hedman
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      How do they tell a malfunction from a real win?

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