In a shocking turn of events, a 72-year-old woman from New Jersey hit a $2 million jackpot at a local casino, only to have her winnings denied due to a claimed glitch in the casino’s system.
Barbara Johnson, a retired school teacher, had been playing her favorite slot machine at the Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City when the incredible jackpot hit. The machine started flashing lights and playing music, and Johnson couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the amount displayed on the screen.
“I was in shock,” Johnson said in an interview with local news outlet NJ.com. “I never thought something like this would happen to me. It was like a dream come true.”
However, Johnson’s dream quickly turned into a nightmare when casino officials informed her that there had been a glitch in the system and that her winnings would not be paid out. The casino claimed that the machine had malfunctioned and that the jackpot was not valid.
“I was devastated,” Johnson said. “I had already started making plans for how I would use the money, and now it’s all been taken away from me.”
Johnson’s story has sparked outrage among local residents and casino-goers, many of whom are calling for the casino to honor the jackpot and pay out the $2 million to Johnson.
“It’s just not fair,” said one casino patron. “She played by the rules and won fair and square. She deserves to get her money.”
The Ocean Resort Casino has yet to issue a formal statement on the matter, but Johnson’s lawyer has vowed to fight for her rights and pursue legal action if necessary.
“We believe that Barbara is entitled to her winnings and we will do everything in our power to see that justice is served,” said Johnson’s attorney.
As the legal battle unfolds, Johnson remains hopeful that she will eventually receive the $2 million that she rightfully won.
“I’m not giving up without a fight,” Johnson said. “I worked hard all my life and I deserve this. I won that jackpot fair and square, and I won’t rest until I get what’s mine.”
