A Ft. Lauderdale resident playing Megabucks late last night at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood hit the jackpot for $3.85 million. It’s the highest payout in history for all six Seminole Gaming properties and the largest slot jackpot ever awarded in Florida on an IGT game. It was a fine birthday present for the woman, Laurie (last name withheld), who turned 60 last week.
“I am in absolute shock,” the winner, Laurie (last name withheld) said. “You like to dream big, but that’s really big. That’s not even in the ballpark of what you think you can win. That’s a lottery! It still feels like a dream.”
When asked about what she plans to do with her winnings, she listed hurricane windows, resurfacing the pool, and possibly trading up to a nicer condo.
Since reopening on June 12, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has awarded more than $74.8 million in jackpots, including 29 jackpots valued at $50,000 or above.
