NJ woman nabs $1.6M jackpot in Atlantic City, shares prize
The New Jersey woman shared her winnings by tipping table games dealers $77K
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A New Jersey woman became a millionaire over the weekend after hitting it big in Atlantic City, and it didn't take long for her to share her winnings.
The Monmouth County woman initially placed a $5 bet at a progressive poker game at the Caesars Entertainment-owned Harrah's Resort on Saturday. That small bet ended up landing her a more than $1.6 million jackpot.
The big win marked the largest jackpot payout on a progressive poker game in Caesars Entertainment’s Atlantic City history, according to Caesars.
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After the win, the charitable poker player ended up tipping table games dealers $77,000.
A shot of the inside of Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, which is owned by Caesars Entertainment. (Caesars Entertainment)
"Most people give tips, but this was jaw-dropping," Harrah's Atlantic City director of table games Michael Zippel said in a statement. "Our dealers work hard all year long and truly deserve it."
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Devin Thapa, the winner’s dealer, said he was very surprised to receive the funds and said everyone around them was cheering.
"I think most adults have a secret Christmas wish that Santa will bring them a million dollars, but for one of our lucky, loyal Caesars Rewards customers, that wish has come true," Caesars Entertainment Regional President John Koster said.
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZR | CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INC. | 36.54 | -0.50 | -1.35% |
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Harrah's Resort Atlantic City has been around for more than four decades.