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Slots player denied $8.5m prize
Maribel Sanchez has said the Newcastle Casino in Oklahoma is refusing to award her almost $8.5m which she won playing slots at the facility. The venue claims the win was due to a game malfunction.
The gambler from Oklahoma proceeded to inform the FOX 25 news station, which provided details of the incident on Twitter. Sanchez also shared an image of the slot machine screen indicating the win amount:
Liberty 7s machine shut down after win
Sanchez said she visited the Newcastle Casino at 7am on Friday morning. She decided to play the Liberty 7s slot and had wagered only $1.25 when she hit the jackpot. Casino world reviews. But as soon as the win occurred, the machine shut down and the screen went black.
Sanchez took a photo of the on-screen win announcement, which showed a total of $8,469,498.95.
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Maribel’s daughter, Linda, commented on the incident, stating:
It says clearly the amount that she won, but now they’re saying it was a malfunction and not give (sic) her the amount.”
Taking legal action
Sanchez is working on taking legal action to receive the payment she claims she is owed by the casino. Her attorney, Bill Zuhdi, said:
We’re going to look at all her legal options and aggressively pursue her rights. She should be paid what she won.”
FOX 25 contacted the Newcastle Casino about the incident. The gambling facility responded, saying the claim is currently under review following the venue’s protocols, and that it is working with Sanchez through the process. The casino added it is unable to comment on the review at this time.
Daughter Linda also described it as “crazy” and “pointless” that the casino would rely on a malfunction excuse to withhold winnings from a patron. She added that someone could easily lose all their money at the venue and ask for their money back, claiming the loss was due to a machine error.
byRandy EllisPublished: Wed, April 29, 2020 1:05 AMUpdated: Wed, April 29, 2020 1:19 AM
Oklahoma tribal casinos operated by the Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw and Muscogee (Creek) nations will remain closed at least through May 15, tribal officials said Tuesday.
Oklahoma has nearly three-dozen tribes that operate gaming operations at more than 130 locations in the state. Those gaming operations range from electronic machines at gas stops to full scale resort casinos.
All the tribes closed their casinos in March in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Each tribe has its own government and will be making its own decision on when to reopen.
The Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee and Muscogee (Creek) nations all have been paying their casino workers while gaming operations have been suspended and said they plan to continue doing that at least through May 15.
Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby said that in addition to casinos, Chickasaw Nation businesses, historic sites and offices whose closures were previously announced will remain closed through May 15. Chickasaw Travel Stops will remain open as a public service, he said.
“Health professionals advise that recent measures enacted to help mitigate the spread of the virus are beginning to work because of widespread participation,' Anoatubby said. “Health professionals also advise to take a cautious approach toward reopening in order to preserve recent gains and prevent a resurgence in new cases.'
Anoatubby said Chickasaw leaders continue to monitor data regarding the virus and are working to 'develop a comprehensive plan for a phased reopening of our operations while being mindful of protecting public health.'
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Kristina Humenesky, spokeswoman for the Choctaw Nation, described the situation as fluid but said Choctaw tribal officials know that their casinos will remain closed at least through May 15.'Our top priority is the health and safety of our guests, associates, vendors, entertainment partners and individuals in the communities,' Humenesky said. 'We are still developing a plan in coordination with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to make sure when we open associates and guests will be safe.'We're still weighing everything and trying to determine when to reopen,' said Brandon Scott, spokesman for the Cherokee Nation.
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'We think we've done everything we can and we're now in a wait and see mode,' said Jason Salsman, spokesman for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Related Photos Several casinos in Oklahoma will wait until at least May 15 before opening. [File photo]
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