BIG winner at Cocopah Casino

Michigan woman wins on progressive slot

February 17, 2008 - 9:12 PM

A 79-year-old Michigan woman hit the jackpot at Cocopah Casino Saturday night.

The woman, who casino officials say wishes to remain anonymous, won $163,335.30 on a "Wheel of Fortune" progressive slot machine, according to a news release from the casino.

The woman was paid out $7,700 Saturday evening and given a complimentary one-night stay at the Cocopah Resort and Casino Conference Center.

She will have the option to either receive the rest in a lump sum or in installments for up to 20 years.

Liz Pratt, spokeswoman for the Cocopah Tribe, said the win came off a slot machine owned by International Gaming Technology. It was a progress area-wide jackpot, so the money won had been compiled from a chain of slot machines at area casinos, not just Cocopah.

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Sun staff writer Sarah Reynolds contributed to this report. She can be reached at sreynolds@yumasun.com or 1-928-539-6847.