It also posits that Bookman suffered 'mental anguish' as a result of the incident and she sustained a 'significant' monetary setback because she 'lost the chance and/or opportunity to win' on the machine. The complaint alleges that Resorts World Casino was 'negligent' and did not adequately maintain their lottery equipment. Ripka also said he's asked Resorts World Casino to explain how the machine malfunctioned, but the company did not offer him anything. 'And if so, does that mean that people that played there before had zero chance of winning?' Does that mean it wasn't inspected? Does it mean it wasn't maintained?,' Ripka told CNNMoney. 'You can't claim a machine is broken because you want it to be broken. Related: Woman denied $43 million jackpot, offered steak dinner instead
Ripka also says the casino's excuses are 'ridiculous.' The New York State Gaming Commission also said in August that the machine displayed a disclaimer stating, 'Malfunctions void all pays and plays.' Bookman snapped a selfie with the slot machine she thought changed her life forever.īookman's attorney Alan Ripka says he has been fighting for months to get the casino to pony up more cash for Bookman, but to no avail.
