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just read the lion's share slot at mgm grand was hit last nite for 2.4 million

Well I guess I should call off my trip to Las Vegas. In all seriousness, congrats to whomever hit it.

when are you going ted?

Either late October or early November Doris, I haven't made up my mind yet.

Yeah not too happy that it got hit. I was going to try it in two weeks.

Pic of jackpot state (from Tanner5586 of Vegas Message Board)





Is that Red White Blue at Caesars still there billyjoe? That might have to be my substitute for a $30 set of "longshots". It's gotta be +EV I'd think. But I hate Caesars Palace so much...Bah.

Read earlier that it hadn't paid in 20+ years. Now watch, wouldn't be surprised if another pays off in a mere 8 years.   Gotta go make some not too short term reservations. lol   What a gl ROAR ious win to whomever, congrats!!

Doris, you almost gave me a heart attack, I was half asleep when I started reading your post and thought YOU had won it!! Hope you are having some luck though and having a good time. That would have bought a lot of Meow Mix, lol.   

Yeah not too happy that it got hit. I was going to try it in two weeks.

Pic of jackpot state (from Tanner5586 of Vegas Message Board)






Is that Red White Blue at Caesars still there billyjoe? .

Yes, VMan, to my knowledge, that lone survivor is still there. Unlike the one at MGM, though, the progressive is 'frozen', and does not increase with continued play. The MGM machine continued to feed the progressive when played.

I love the way the machine 'rounded up' the pennies in the payout. Take a look at the 0240 0302. Very nice of them.. Here is the MGM story...
A pair of grandparents from New Hampshire has won $2.4 million at a notoriously stubborn MGM Grand slot machine.

Walter Misco played for about five minutes before hitting the jackpot at the 20-year-old "Lion's Share" machine at about 11 p.m. Friday.

The 66-year-old retired businessman told reporters Saturday that his wife Linda Misco suggested he play that night. He said the two read about the machine online.

MGM Grand President Scott Sibella congratulated the couple who live in a farmhouse in Chester, New Hampshire.

The two told reporters the winnings would help put their five grandchildren through college. They said they may buy a new car as well.

The casino in a Saturday statement said the machine was known for refusing to yield its top jackpot for over a decade.

not going to vegas until october kati. my cats prefer purina cat chow.

With the cost of college today, and 5 grandchildren, that entire jackpot after taxes will probably be just about gone. Hope they get to enjoy a little of it too for themselves though I think their enjoyment will be the offer of college to the kids. I hope the children take advantage of it and appreciate it just the same. Nice story.