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San Diego woman wins slots tournament

2009-05-07 16:13:28

A woman from San Diego is celebrating after beating over 200 competitors to win the first-ever World Series of Slots tournament.

Michele Leone saw off competition through eight rounds to win a $100,000 grand prize and championship bracelet at the event, which took place at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

The winner, who pushed Vera Panjanon-Wolf into second place, claimed she had visited the hotel specifically to take part in the tournament and was "intrigued by the one-on-one competition".

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino chief executive officer Tilman Fertitta said players "loved the head-to-head challenge".

He added: "This event was a huge success that we're sure to repeat in the future."

As well as featuring slot machines, the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino also offers punters than chance to enjoy traditional games including blackjack and craps, as well as newer ones like Let It Rise and Three Card Poker.