Central Valley Man Wins Largest Megajackpot Ever at Black Oak Casino

Father of Four Wins $3.8 Million on Marilyn Monroe™ $1 Slot Machine

Tuolumne, Calif. (January 4, 2009) – The new year, 2009, started off with a bang for one lucky Central Valley man. That's because he won a $3,887,007 MegaJackpot® while playing a $1 Money Madness® Marilyn Monroe™ at Black Oak Casino. This iss the largest dollar amount win in Black Oak Casino history.

“I didn't know this was 'the big one,'" said the winner, who wishes to remain anonymous. “I can't believe it!"

The lucky winner only played with $60 before the ‘big one" hit. He plans to use his winning to take care of his family.

“I have four kids, who will be thrilled!" he said.

“Black Oak Casino is thrilled for our biggest winner ever, and hope 2009 continues to bring him such good luck to our players," said Ron Patel, General Manager at Black Oak Casino.

Black Oak Casino, owned and operated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in Tuolumne, California The Casino encompasses 164,770 square feet of gaming and entertainment options for the whole family, including 1,013 slot machines, 24 table games, four automated Poker Pro Poker tables, a non-smoking gaming area, three restaurants, two casino floor bars, a sports bar and grill, a state of the art bowling center, a live entertainment lounge, a players club, gift shop, and kids arcade. For more information regarding Black Oak Casino, please visit www.blackoakcasino.com.

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