Casino Denies Man $166 Million Jackpot-> 2
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An anonymous reader writes "After having played on the slot machine for over 30 minutes, Bill Seebeck was ecstatic when the slot machine he was playing on Sunday hit the jackpot—$166 million.
However, The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa was less than enthusiastic, telling Seeback his win was a mistake because the machine malfunctioned. Thus, the casino refused to pay Seebeck his prize as the machine was only suppose to have a maximum pay out of $99K. Currently, the casino refuses to even pay out that amount."
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However, The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa was less than enthusiastic, telling Seeback his win was a mistake because the machine malfunctioned. Thus, the casino refused to pay Seebeck his prize as the machine was only suppose to have a maximum pay out of $99K. Currently, the casino refuses to even pay out that amount."
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This happens all the time.... (Score:1)
Re: (Score:2, Insightful)
Agree that he should sue, but he should get back more than what he put into it, without knowing the specifics I can't say he should get 166 million, but if it was posted on the machine that the max jackpot was 166 million he should get it. It is the responsibility of the casino to ensure their machines work. However if the maximum jackpot listed on the machine was 99K then that's what he should get, as that is the max amount that he had a reasonable expectation to win.