Life-Changing Jackpot Continues to Rise! Summer Temperatures and Record Jackpot - $1.2 Million - Continue To Percolate At Empire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2015 Contact: Taryn Duffy, Empire City Casino 914-457-2431, [email protected]; John Cirillo, Cirillo World 914-260-7436, [email protected] Yonkers, New York - The summer temperatures continue to escalate, and the record-breaking jackpot at Empire City Casino continues to percolate, with the life-changing potential score on the increasingly-popular Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars slot machine now standing at $1,195,124. The jackpot hiked past the $1 million mark for the first time two months ago (April 15), and guests continue to flock to the Westchester casino from far and wide to try their luck. The record jackpot when hit will exceed the previous mark by more than nearly $700,000 and counting. Manuel Esteche of Port Chester hit for $571,000 in February, breaking the previous record jackpot of $509,000 won in November 2014 by Moosue Stefern of Bergenfield, New Jersey. Cherie Czerniowski, who oversees slot operations at Empire City, continues to remind players that this specific $1 million-plus jackpot can only be hit at the Yonkers casino. ?This is not a wide area progressive with slot machines linked between various casinos, as seen at most properties,? said Czerniowski. ?This jackpot can only be hit here at Empire City.? About Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway: Empire City Casino, one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast, features 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo; year-round harness racing & International simulcasting; live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands, comedy, & more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno-s Trattoria; trackside dining with live betting at Empire Terrace Restaurant; and convenient delicious options at the International Food Court or Lil- Cocina. A new $50 million expansion added Dan Rooney-s, a high-energy sports bar, and Alley 810, a craft cocktail lounge rounds out the entertainment options with retro bowling lanes. Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway is located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00am to 6:00am. Visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200 for information. ### Christina Barry Public Affairs Coordinator 810 Yonkers Avenue Yonkers, NY 10704 Phone: (914) 457-2442 Fax: (914) 457-2537 E-mail: [email protected]