New Jersey resident, Michelle Castano, won a slot jackpot of $874,884.90 on Sunday, September 28, 2003. Castano had been playing the �Wheel of Fortune� progressive quarter slot machine for about an hour before she lined up the winning combination of symbols. She had played the exact machine the day before and won 1,800 quarters.

She was on a �girl�s weekend� with her Mother, Joann D�Ambrosi. Both women were elated and could not stop smiling at Castano�s good luck. The 33 year old Castano says the money will �make her and her husband�s life easier� and plans on using the funds wisely.

Mother and daughter say that they will visit Las Vegas again and stay at Excalibur where �the staff is very friendly and the slots are great!�

Castano and D�Ambrosi are new members of the One Club - the premiere player rewards program where members can earn rewards in the form of cash, complimentary or discounted rooms, invitations to special events, and complimentary food and beverages. Castano can use her earned points and comp dollars in 3 cities and 9 Mandalay Resort Group casinos.

Located on the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, the medieval-themed Excalibur Hotel & Casino is home to the award winning dinner show �Tournament of Kings,� the legendary �Catch a Rising Star� Comedy Club, and Australia�s all-male revue �Thunder From Down Under.� This 3,991 room resort is owned and operated by Mandalay Resort Group.

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