Out of the Norm - Two Life Changing Jackpots at AMCR in Two Months!

(AKWESASNE, NY) – Monday, January 16, 2017 - John Kearney from Stillwater, NY won $573,981.33 on a wide area progressive jackpot on IGT™ WHEEL OF FORTUNE™ machine at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Mr. Kearney becomes the second winner of a life changing jackpot in less than two months!

Mr. Kearney was playing slots with his wife when he hit the big jackpot. It was quite the celebration with lots of jumping and shouting as they stared at the machine in disbelief. John said that he plans to pay off student loans and buy his wife the biggest diamond ring to celebrate the $573,981 jackpot win.

Emily Lauzon, AMCR Assistant General Manager, added “It’s always exciting when not only one, but TWO of our guests hit a life-changing jackpot. Our entire team would like to congratulate Mr. Kearney on his big win!”

Players are winning big here at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort! “The recent string of jackpots began on December 6, 2016 when a player hit the Buffalo Grand top progressive jackpot for $908,687, the largest jackpot that we have had in twelve years!” said Emily Lauzon, AMCR Assistant General Manager.