A Revelstoke resident was the one flying high after a quick stop en route to the airport to pick up a friend.
Pat Dillman originally stopped at Chances Casino in Salmon Arm on Thursday, June 13 to get something to eat, but decided to feed the machines first, resulting in a $1.245 million feast from a Powerbucks Cleopatra Grand slot machine. The big winner, however, was prepared to walk away with much less.
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The lesser number she'd seen was apparently just the portion the casino had to pay out, while the bulk of it comes BC Lottery Corporation.
Dillman went to the Kamloops BCLC office Tuesday afternoon to process her win, while still trying to process it mentally.
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Dillman explained that a guy came over, high-fived her and asked if she was married.
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Despite the overwhelming amount of her win, which she said "is definitely life-changing," Dillman has very practical plans for her windfall. She91裸聊视频檚 been trying to sell her house in Revelstoke and buy in Salmon Arm to 91裸聊视频渞etire and get away from the snow,91裸聊视频� which gives her more flexibility to pursue.
She91裸聊视频檚 also looking into taking a trip to Mexico with her three daughters but will put the money in the bank for now and give herself time to think and process the win.
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