A woman from Philadelphia is at the center of a contentious battle with an Atlantic City casino after she claims they refused to pay out her $1.2 million jackpot.
According to reports, Katrina Bookman was playing the Sphinx slot machine at Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York when she hit the massive jackpot. The lights and sounds of the winning machine surrounded her as onlookers cheered and congratulated her on her incredible stroke of luck.
But Bookman’s excitement quickly turned to frustration when casino staff informed her that the machine had malfunctioned and that she would not be receiving her winnings. The casino allegedly offered Bookman a steak dinner as compensation for the error, but she refused and demanded that they pay her the full amount.
Bookman’s lawyer, Alan Ripka, has filed a lawsuit on her behalf, claiming that the casino is obligated to pay out the jackpot per gaming regulations. Ripka argued that the casino cannot simply refuse to pay out a legitimate jackpot because of a malfunction in their machine.
Resorts World Casino has defended their decision, stating that a sign on the machine clearly states that malfunctions void all payouts. The casino also claims that the Sphinx machine Bookman was playing on had a maximum payout of $6,500, making the $1.2 million jackpot impossible.
However, Ripka has countered these claims by pointing out that the machine did not display any error messages or warnings during Bookman’s play. He also stated that the casino should have shut down the machine immediately if it was indeed malfunctioning.
The case has sparked a heated debate in the gambling community, with many players expressing concern over the potential for casinos to deny payouts based on machine malfunctions. Bookman’s story has gained national attention, with many supporters rallying behind her in her fight for justice.
As the legal battle unfolds, Bookman remains hopeful that she will receive her rightful winnings. She remains determined to hold the casino accountable for what she believes is a clear case of denial of her jackpot. Only time will tell if Bookman will emerge victorious in her quest for justice and the money she rightfully won.
