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Casino Denies Man Jackpot Worth $166,666,666.65

November 04, 2009 12:18 PM EST

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On November 1^st, Bill Seebeck was playing a $4 slot machine at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, FL when he hit it big, real big, almost $167 million BIG. Ready to cash in on his winnings the Casino Management gave Seebeck the bad news: the slot machine malfunctioned and therefore the casino did not have to honor the prize.

Apparently the maximum allowable earnings on that particular machine was only $90,000, which the casino officials also denied to pay. They felt his bet of $1.50 during the time of play would have only resulted in a maximum win of $2,500.

After receiving negative press for a similar situation only a few years ago, and receiving Seebeck’s threats that he would be hiring a lawyer, the Seminole tribe that owns the casino offered Seebeck a settlement. The exact amount is undisclosed but I’m guessing that it’s not $167 million.

The house always wins.

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Comments: 9

Linda A. Nov 4, 2009, 12:40pm EST

Don't believe in gambling - not for the reason in your post, but because exchange creates wealth - gambling = something for nothing. BTW, it is EASY to see who the real winner is, and it's not the gambler.

Second, I also believe gambling is a tax on the poor. They receive their entitlement check - did not earn - thus take it to try to MORE for nothing. Thus, their "free" money is stolen from them.

norman chambers Nov 4, 2009, 1:33pm EST

You may not believe in gambling,but this guy got royally s*****d! It's not his fault the machine malfunctioned,no matter HOW much he put in. It's the casino's job to properly maintain their equipment,and if they don't,well,that's THEIR problem! The only positive thing to to come out of this is that the customer probably left with more than he had when he went in.-Norman

Linda A. Nov 4, 2009, 6:21pm EST

Sorry, I didn't really address the post, I just took an opportunity to share a philosophy. And my comment DID sound "preachy" Sorry Chris, I lost my head. Thank you for posting and he did, indeed, get ripped off. Those in charge always have a was to get around doing the right thing. Bummer...