Hitting it Big: Lewiston Woman Hits $1.5 Million Jackpot at Clearwater River Casino, Largest Payout in Casino's History
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LEWISTON - On Thursday, July 21, 2022, a Lewiston woman's life changed with a trip to the Clearwater River Casino. While playing on the Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Video Game Machine (VGM), Linda Jorgensen hit a jackpot of $1,541,533.11, the largest jackpot ever won in the Casino's history.
According to the Casino, Jorgensen was wagering $4.50 when she hit it big.
“We are pleased to see one of our patrons win such a huge amount,” said Dan Kane, General Manager at the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. “Several years back we had a winner for over $600,000 but this million-dollar win is considered a life changing amount."
The VGM manufacturer, International Game Technology (IGT), sent a technician to the Casino to verify the jackpot on Friday. The machine is known as a Wide Area Progressive, which exists electronically connected to other casinos. The maximum jackpot on the machine reset to $500,000 immediately following the million-dollar win.
The Nez Perce Tribe owns and operates the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, located in Lewiston, ID along with the It’se Ye-Ye Casino in Kamiah, ID. The Clearwater River Casino & Lodge is open daily from 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 A.M. (pst).
