$149 758 Christmas prize won on Intercasino progressive slot

Another good fortune story hit the news this week when the popular Rags to Riches progressive jackpot was won by Jane W., an InterCasino.com customer since August 2005, who pulled down a massive $149,758 jackpot.

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Mon, December 5th, 2005

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