New Jersey Resident Hits $7 Million Jackpot at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanksgiving has come early for one lucky New Jersey man as Harrah's Resort Atlantic City just announced that at 9:05 a.m. this morning he hit the Wheel of Fortune $5 denomination jackpot for $7,355,381.94 in the casino's Diamond Cove section.  Ironically, Harrah's Resort is celebrating its 30th Anniversary.

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"This is an unforgettable day at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with the second largest jackpot payout in our casino and resort's history," said Jay Snowden, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah's Resort and Showboat Atlantic City.  "We have some of the most loyal customers in the world and it is even more rewarding that this jackpot winner has been a patron to our casino and part of the Harrah's family for 30 years."

The Harrah's Resort customer stated that he was here on the very day the casino opened its doors.  He jokingly referred to the casino as his "second home".  The unassuming, middle-aged man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was first going to buy a 1967 Camaro.  "Tom" is not married and plans on sharing his new millionaire status with his extended family and friends.

About Harrah's Resort

In the Atlantic City marina district, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City offers an environment like none other.  Guests enjoy an all-inclusive resort experience including accommodations in one of five hotel towers anchored by the 44 story Waterfront Tower, an open-concept casino floor, fine dining options including McCormick & Schmick's Seafood, the city's only Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and galleria shopping at the Waterfront Shops.  Harrah's Resort is also home to The Pool – a domed tropical paradise that creates an endless summer with myriad pools, cabanas, bars, 40 foot palm trees and nightly entertainment activities.  Harrah's Resort is located at 777 Harrah's Boulevard in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  For more information, call 1-800-441-5000 or visit www.harrahsresort.com.

About Caesars Entertainment Corporation

Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest casino entertainment company.  Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 70 years ago, Caesars has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions, and now operates casinos on four continents.  The company's resorts operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names.  Caesars also owns the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs International family of casinos.  Caesars Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.  Caesars is committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognizes the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment.  For more information, please visit www.caesars.com.

SOURCE Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City