Tioga Downs Casino Player Wins US$300,000 Blackjack Jackpot

Last week was celebratory at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort, with one of the patrons winning a blackjack jackpot prize of US$300,000.

Last week, Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, New York, announced that one of its patrons had scooped up over CA$300,000 blackjack jackpot on its Blazing 7’s Hot Shot Progressive game. And even more impressive is that the player won the pot with a mere US$5 bet.

Tioga Downs Casino Resort is a premium gaming venue located in Nichols, New York, that boasts 890 slot machines. These feature some of the most exciting titles currently available, including Big City 5’s Progressive, Blazing 7’s Hot Shot Progressive, and video poker. The casino also hosts a high-limit and poker rooms to cater to all of its bettors.

Impressive Jackpot Win

On Friday, 3 June, casino management announced that one lucky player had triggered the Blazing 7’s Progressive jackpot, winning a fantastic US$364,718.23 with only a US$5 wager. The winner saw the jackpot flashing on his screen after being dealt two seven of diamonds cards, followed by the dealer revealing a seven of diamonds.

General Manager of Tioga Downs Casino Resort, Charles Otto, noted that it is always exciting when one of the casino’s patrons wins big, in this instance, with prize money of over US$300,000.

Tioga Horseracing Events

Besides superb gambling amenities, Tioga Downs Casino Resort is also famous for its top-notch live harness racing events. The Tioga Downs Racetrack was fully renovated in 2006 and has since seen many prestigious horse races through its years of seasonal operations.

The track promises quality entertainment this racing season as it is set to host the New York Sire Stakes Series finals. The stakes started on 16 May at Yonkers Raceway with an exhilarating 12-race card for 3-year-old trotters. The series finals are scheduled to take place on 10 September at the Tioga Downs Racetrack.