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LUCKY PLAYER HITS FOR $1.2 MILLION Buffalo Diamond Slot Machine By Aristocrat Pays Big
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ne very lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley took home a fortune after hitting a $1,249,154.52 progressive jackpot on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. The lucky guest, John Batina, was visiting the casino with his fiancée when he hit the million-dollar jackpot while playing a Buffalo Diamond machine made by Aristocrat. Buffalo Diamond was released as the 10th Anniversary Edition of the game. And on this slot, players get the gifts they really want, more Buffalo free games! The free games bonus has lots of spins, with 2X, 3X and 4X multipliers. The Buffalo Diamond base game offers a unique 4 by 5 by 6 by 5 by 4 reel set featuring 2,400 ways to win and offers Aristocrat’s first persistent free games feature. As a player plays the base game, they may randomly collect purple, blue or green diamonds on the 5th reel, which progresses the free games pool. Buffalo Diamond also offers a unique wheel feature where the player receives 4X all pays free games, 3X all pays free games, 2X all pays free games, regular free games and grand progressive (which starts at $500,000.00 and is only available at max bet). As in the classic Buffalo game, during the free games bonus, two or more scattered coins will trigger additional free games, and free games sunsets are wild and reveal 2X or 3X win multipliers with corresponding wins. Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “We always love to see our guests win big, so it’s a thrill to welcome our newest millionaire to Jackpot Valley! We’re committed to providing a safe and fun place for everyone to play, and we can’t wait to see who will take home the next big jackpot.” Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and one in the West Valley in Glendale, Arizona, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Desert Diamond Casinos has implemented extensive safety protocols at each location that follow recommended guidelines from the CDC. More info can be found at DDCAZ.com or by calling 1.833.DDC2WIN. $
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