Online Jackpot - Winners Tell All

First Time Winning a Big Jackpot!

"I was dumbfounded. Actually I stared at the screen in disbelief. It took me awhile to understand what happened as I have never won more than a few hundred dollars on the slots before!"

David W. won $47,077.95 on Cash Splash on February 24, 2005 at Lucky Nugget Casino.

Did anything unusual happen the day that you hit the jackpot?

"No, I usually play a few dollars at my office each day. It's fun and relaxing."

What did you do when you realized you'd hit the jackpot?

"I was dumbfounded. Actually I stared at the screen in disbelief. It took me awhile to understand what happened as I have never won more than a few hundred dollars on the slots before. The rest of my day was fantastic. Told a few friends and they didn't believe me."

How will you spend your winnings?

"Plan to pay a few bills, save some and spend some. I'm looking for a car for my 16 year old son. It will be a lot easier now. I plan to reserve some of the winnings for future play."

How long were you playing before you hit the jackpot?

"I made a deposit of $50 the evening before for a matching deposit by the casino. I used all of my $50 except for $1.45. The next morning I started playing with the match funds and within five bets I won the jackpot!."

What do you do for good luck?

"Just hope for good luck, that's all."

What piece of advice has most helped you through life?

"Be honest with yourself and others."

What is your dream holiday destination?

"A beautiful villa somewhere on the Caribbean with a complete staff to take care of me and my family. Two weeks would be plenty. Just enough time to get really relaxed before heading back to work."

What do you do in your spare time?

"Play the piano, listen to music and read."

If you were stranded on a deserted island what 3 things would you take with you and why?

"My wife, my son and a piano. All the pleasures I would hate to be without."

What is your ultimate goal in life?

"To be remembered as a decent, honest person that worked hard and tried to help others along the way."

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?

"Married with one teenage child. My wife is a nurse and I am a CPA. My son plays on the football team at his high school. My wife and I are in our mid 50's and enjoy the casinos both on line and in real life."