Man wanted to eat dinner, friend convinces him to hit the slots, wins 1.3M

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Man wanted to eat dinner, friend convinces him to hit the slots, wins 1.3M

Associated Press
Jan. 18, 2005 07:05 AM

STATELINE, Nev. - A Pennsylvania man is pretty happy he didn't stop to eat before hitting the slots here.

Stephen Phares was on a ski vacation when he hit a $1.3 million jackpot Saturday night at Harveys Casino and Resort.

Phares, 42, said he wanted to go get dinner but was prodded by friend to play a progressive Wheel of Fortune MegaJackpot machine.

Now, he said, "I'm very happy we played."

The home mortgage branch manager from Holland, Pa., said he's not sure what he'll do with his winnings.

He said he'd like to invest in Lake Tahoe property. But he also sees his windfall as a chance to help others.
http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0118Jackpot18-ON.html

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