Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 | 10:42 a.m.
Two penny-slot players added a lot more to their bank accounts after hitting it big in Las Vegas this weekend.
One winner is a 32-year-old Las Vegas man, who hit the Megjackpot for $1 million while playing the penny Jeopardy at Silverton late Saturday evening, according to International Game Technology, maker of the Megajackpot game.
The local office administrator, who wished to remain anonymous, said he regularly visits the property where his sister works, IGT said
“I plan to use my winnings to help others and invest in my recently established business,” the man said.
A retired teacher from Oswego, N.Y. was the second to hit a jackpot this week.
The 78-year-old woman, whose name was not released, hit the Megajackpot for $4.1 million while playing the penny Wheel of Fortune game at the Venetian.
The woman had been playing the penny machine earlier in the evening and walked away but later returned to play about $40 on the same machine before hitting the jackpot.
This weekend’s jackpot wins are the fourth in Las Vegas since the end of December.
A 57-year-old man from Los Angeles hit the Megajackpot for $12.2 million at the Bellagio during the early morning hours of Dec. 28, according to IGT. A 63-year-old retired woman also won $1.6 million playing Wheel of Fortune on Dec. 26 at Paris, Las Vegas.
In the spirit of Venice, The Venetian is a little piece of romantic Italy right here in Las Vegas. The Venetian is an "all-suite" hotel, with rooms accented with plush linens and Italian marble. The 4,027 suites are divided into two towers: The 36-story Venetian Tower that offers guests a taste of luxurious Las Vegas and the Venezia suites, which guarantee 12 floors of high-end elegance. The top five floors are the hotel's highest level of luxury with its private access, concierge lounge, upgraded features and even a dedicated staff.
Entertainment at the Venetian includes shows such as Tim and Faith - Soul2Soul, featuring Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and Rock of Ages.
The flagship of Venetian nightlife is TAO, an ultra-hip nightclub located inside of TAO Asian Bistro. V Bar is The Venetian's super smooth ultra lounge, made by the owners of New York City's club Lotus and Los Angeles' super swank Sunset Room.
The Venetian features 19 restaurants including Thomas Keller's award-winning French restaurant Bouchon, Mario Batali's B&B Ristorante, Aquaknox for fresh seafood and the 42,000 square foot TAO Asian Bistro. There's also the food court inside the Canal Shoppes for those looking for a quick bite.
Guests can float along The Grand Canal Shops in an authentic Italian gondola ride and pass stores like Burberry and Kenneth Cole along the way. And if you haven't caught a real celeb, on the street in Vegas, you can head over to Madame Tussauds to check out a wax version.
Reminiscent of a rustic lodge, this off-the-Strip casino offers something for everyone, including affordable rooms, an array of dining options and family friendly features.
Silverton Casino Hotel is decorated in earth tones, stone and wood, and accented with amber-tinted lighting. The 90,000-square-foot casino includes more than 30 tables games, 1,900 slots, a high-limit lounge, a newly renovated poker room and the Cantor Gaming Sports Book.
One of the resort's most unique features is its 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, which houses more than 4,000 sharks, stingrays and tropical fish — and an occasional mermaid. Just steps away from the aquatic wonderland is the flagship 165,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, with everything from hunting, boating, fishing and camping gear.
Surrounding the casino floor is a vast array of dining options, such as the upscale-steakhouse Twin Creeks or the unique Mexican restaurant Mi Casa Grill Cantina.
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