New York: Tioga Downs Casino’s oldest player celebrates 105th birthday

New York: Tioga Downs Casino’s oldest player celebrates 105th birthday

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  • Morrissey Walsh, WENY
July 16, 2024 3:09 PM

Tioga Downs Casino’s oldest player is celebrating a milestone birthday this month. To celebrate, she had a party at the casino and marked the occasion with family and playing her favorite, the slots.

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“I play the slots, I’m not fast enough for the tables,” said Ruth Furman, who turns 105 years old on July 28th.

Furman is a regular at Tioga Downs, and is somewhat of a celebrity at the casino. At almost 105 years old, she says she spends her time doing what she loves, with the people she loves.