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After winning more than half a million dollars playing online slots, most people would be eyeing a new car or a down payment on a house.
Tricia Jerome is thinking a little smaller, as the Kamloops woman is simply looking for another way to beat this summer heat after her recent $525,670.28 win.
“Mama wants a new fridge with an ice maker,” said Jerome. “I feel like a fridge with an ice maker is perfect for this weather. I’ve been pulling out my ice trays and it’s too much space and a hassle.”
Jerome won her jackpot playing the Golden Goddess MegaJackpots slot game on PlayNow.com.
She triggered the secondary progressive jackpot, which accumulates across other jurisdictions across Canada.
“Honestly, I didn’t even know that I won. It came up with a black screen saying I had won the secondary jackpot, but I was asking myself ‘what did I win?’ and I didn’t understand what was going on,” she explained.
Still unsure of what exactly was going on, Jerome called BCLC’s customer support line, which confirmed that she had won more than half a million dollars.
However, she still didn’t let it sink in.
“I have been spaced out all week, and I still don’t believe it,” she said. “But at least now I can stop cleaning… I’ve been cleaning all week just to keep myself busy because I still couldn’t believe.”
Aside from a new fridge with an ice maker, Jerome is hoping to further improve her home appliance game with a new washer and dryer.
She also says she’d like to escape the summer smoke for a getaway and we certainly can’t blame her for that!