Grandmother With Family Of 21 Wins “Rags To Riches” Jackpot Just In Time For The Holidays

Jane W., an InterCasino.com customer since August 2005, went from “Rags to Riches” this holiday season, raking in a massive $149,758 jackpot playing the Rags to Riches Progressive Slot Jackpot.

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Mon, December 5th, 2005

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