Phyllis Barrett of Oregon just had a weekend of a lifetime. Barrett was visiting the Wildhorse Resort and Casino in Mission when she got on a winning streak. Barrett won three jackpots that day and walked away $1.2 million richer.

It all began when Barrett was playing Krazy Keno. Barrett won $4,201 after matching six numbers on the Krazy Keno machine. Barrett chose numbers from her and her husband’s birthday to make her picks. It was there that Barrett won the first of three jackpots of the day.

The second jackpot Barrett won was the highest of the day. While playing a penny slot called Twilight Zone, Barrett hit the progressive. At first she thought she had won $98. Then a person sitting next to her said no you won the top prize.

Officials from everywhere came to check out the win and make sure it was legit. While Barrett waited for her check she decided to play a nickel machine. To her amazement, Barrett won $863 while waiting on her million plus check from casino officials.

Once the win was verified, Barrett and her husband were given a nice suite at the casino and a free dinner, all under the watchful eye of security. The next day, Barrett was awarded a check for her winnings. She plans on paying bills, buying a new house and paying for her master’s degree in finance.




- 2009-03-18