A woman from Phoenix, Arizona is fighting back against a major casino in Las Vegas after they allegedly refused to pay out a $1.2 million jackpot she won while playing slots. Maria Sanchez, 36, is now embroiled in a legal battle with the casino, which she has accused of withholding her winnings unjustly.
According to Sanchez, she was visiting the unnamed casino on a weekend trip with friends when she decided to try her luck on the slot machines. After playing for several hours, she hit the jackpot on a machine that she claims was malfunctioning, leading to her massive payday.
“I couldn’t believe it when the machine started flashing and ringing, indicating that I had won over a million dollars,” Sanchez said in a statement. “I was overjoyed and immediately called over a casino employee to help me claim my prize.”
However, Sanchez’s joy quickly turned to frustration when casino staff reportedly informed her that they would not be paying out her winnings due to a technical error with the machine. Despite protests from Sanchez and her friends, the casino allegedly refused to budge on their decision, leaving her empty-handed.
“It was like a nightmare,” Sanchez said. “I had already started planning all the things I would do with the money, and then it was suddenly ripped away from me.”
Sanchez has since hired a team of lawyers to help her fight the casino’s decision, arguing that she is entitled to her winnings under Nevada gaming regulations. The lawyers have filed a formal complaint with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which oversees all gambling activities in the state.
A spokesperson for the casino has maintained that they are within their rights to withhold the jackpot, citing their own internal investigation into the malfunctioning machine. They have not publicly commented on the specifics of Sanchez’s case, citing privacy concerns.
The case has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people voicing their support for Sanchez and condemning the casino’s actions. Some have even called for a boycott of the casino until Sanchez is rightfully paid her winnings.
As the legal battle rages on, Sanchez remains hopeful that justice will prevail and she will finally receive the $1.2 million that she believes is rightfully hers. In the meantime, she has vowed to continue fighting for what she believes is fair and just.
“I won that money fair and square, and I will not rest until I am properly compensated,” Sanchez said. “I refuse to let this casino walk all over me.”
