{"id":14102,"date":"2025-01-21T13:24:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T13:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/?p=14102"},"modified":"2025-01-21T13:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T13:30:15","slug":"what-happened-to-katrina-bookman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/21\/what-happened-to-katrina-bookman\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happened to Katrina Bookman?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Casinos are all about fun and excitement, but let\u2019s be honest \u2014 we\u2019re all hoping to win big. Unfortunately, even hitting the jackpot doesn\u2019t always mean you\u2019ll walk away with the money. Just ask Katrina Bookman.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her story is now one of the most infamous in gambling history. While playing at Resorts World Casino in <\/span>New York<\/span><\/a>, Katrina thought she\u2019d hit the jackpot of a lifetime: nearly $43 million. It would have been the largest slot machine payout in U.S. history.<\/span><\/p>\n

But when she tried to cash out, she was told the unthinkable. A casino employee informed her that the slot machine had malfunctioned, and her record-breaking win wasn\u2019t valid.<\/span><\/p>\n

What should\u2019ve been a life-changing victory turned into a heartbreaking ordeal for Katrina Bookman.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Nightmare Instead of a Jackpot<\/strong><\/h2>\n

But Katrina\u2019s excitement didn\u2019t last long. When she went to collect her winnings, she was told to return the next day. The next morning, casino staff broke the devastating news: her win didn\u2019t count because the machine had malfunctioned.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of her multi-million-dollar payout, the casino offered her a free steak dinner and $2.25 \u2014 the amount she supposedly won after the malfunction. Katrina was heartbroken. She had grown up in foster care, been homeless as a teenager, and raised four kids as a single mom. This win felt like it was finally her big break.<\/span><\/p>\n

Katrina Fights Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Katrina didn\u2019t accept the casino\u2019s offer. She hired an attorney and filed a lawsuit against Resorts World Casino, its parent company Genting New York LLC, and the slot machine\u2019s developer, IGT. Her lawyer argued that the casino should pay her at least the machine\u2019s maximum payout of $6,500 if they wouldn\u2019t honor the $42.9 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

The casino, however, pointed to a disclaimer on the machine that read, \u201cMalfunctions void all pays and plays.\u201d This, they claimed, meant they weren\u2019t liable for the error.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Court\u2019s Decision<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After years of delays, including setbacks caused by COVID-19, the case went to court. Unfortunately for Katrina, the judge ruled in favor of the casino. The court determined that the malfunction voided her win, and she walked away with nothing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can Casinos Refuse to Pay?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Katrina\u2019s case might sound extreme, but it\u2019s not the first time something like this has happened. Similar stories have occurred, like the case of Pauline McKee, a 90-year-old who thought she\u2019d won $41 million on a penny slot in Iowa, only to be told it was a mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slot machines are complex computers, and sometimes they malfunction. When they do, casinos have the right to refuse payouts, as long as they follow gaming commission rules and post clear disclaimers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Katrina\u2019s story is a tough reminder that even when you think you\u2019ve hit it big, things might not be as they seem. Slot machines are fun, but they\u2019re also unpredictable. Always check the rules before you play, and remember that big wins can come with big disappointments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Katrina\u2019s case may not have had a happy ending, but it\u2019s a story every gambler should know before stepping into a casino.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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