Visiting “snowbird” from White Plains, New York, Lucia Fulgenzi, won more than $210,000 on Jan. 17 at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek when she hit the Bankroll Bonus slot machine jackpot.
For the past eight years, Fulgenzi has escaped the brutally cold winter months by traveling to Greater Fort Lauderdale with her family and closest friends. It has evolved into a tradition to kick-off their extended vacation by visiting Seminole Casino Coconut Creek once the entire group arrives.
After spending two hours moving from slot to slot, Fulgenzi tried her luck at one last machine before leaving: Bankroll Bonus slot machine manufactured by International Game Technology (IGT). She played for nearly 30 minutes to pass the time, while her brother and sister-in-law were at a nearby slot. Suddenly, five Double 777’s appeared on Fulgenzi’s slot machine and the bells started to ring. For a moment, she sat and stared at the machine in shock.
“I can’t believe it. This is impossible; I never win anything!” Fulgenzi thought to herself. She looked again at the screen on the slot machine, then looked at the payout board, and looked back at the screen to see her credits continue to grow. Finally, it sunk in that she had won $210,589.61.
When asked what she plans to do with her winnings, “Invest it,” she quickly replied. “…And try my luck again at the casino!”