Louisiana Woman Wins Slot Tournament

LAS VEGAS (PRESS RELEASE)– Hilda Fitch, a 74-year-old Bossier City, Louisiana resident, took home the top prize of $1 million* at the world’s largest slot machine tournament held last night at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

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Wed, November 9th, 2005

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