Arizonan Golf Course Employee Takes Home Astounding Slots Jackpot of $279,390
Damian Chavez, a golf course employee, recently hit an astounding jackpot of $279,390 while playing a progressive slot machine at Mazatzal Casino in Payson, Arizona. According to Chavez, he invested approximately $50 into a Wheel of Fortune slot machine, before winning the grand jackpot. The winning slot machine was manufactured by the Las Vegas-based IGT, a prominent slots maker.
When asked about his future plans regarding the slots money, the fortunate winner was reported as saying that he intends to use a part of his winnings to purchase a house. No further plans have apparently been discussed with the media.
The Mazatzal Casino first opened for business in 1994 and is operated by the Tonto Apache Tribe. The facility is a 38,000 square-foot casino that features more than 300 slot machines, a blackjack/poker room, a 200-seat bingo hall, a restaurant, a sports lounge, a snack bar, a gift shop, and an arcade. The gaming facility employs over 300 individuals. The venue operates around the clock.
