Itchy hands signalled a lucky streak for a guest at The Boardwalk Casino on Thursday night, April 5.
The 55-year-old mother – who does not want to be identified – is the first millionaire created by the Sun International Duma Jackpot, which was launched across the group in mid-March.
“Duma,” which is the Zulu word for “thunder,” is what is known as a progressive jackpot.
Slot machines from Sun International casinos across South Africa are linked together in order to create a jackpot which starts at R600 000 and then quickly builds whenever someone plays a Duma-linked slot, according to The Boardwalk marketing manager Tanuja Gangabishun.
The lucky Boardwalk winner had been playing on the machine for about 15 minutes, and had spent around R400 when her hands started to itch.
She says she rubbed them on the shoulders of her partner, and said “I’m quickly going to win lots of money”.
The machine then paid out R1 03221.70.
She says she will use the money to help her son with a business venture.
“We are delighted that the first winner in the country-wide Duma Jackpot came from Port Elizabeth,” says The Boardwalk General Manager Clifford Ngakane.
“It’s great to know that the Metro has a winning streak,” he added.
Port Elizabeth’s newest mystery millionaire (centre) celebrating in style at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World.
