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Who is Katrina Bookman?
Katrina Bookman is an American woman who became famous in 2016 when she played a slot machine at Resorts World Casino in New York and thought she had won $43 million, the largest jackpot ever won on the slots in U.S. history. However, she was told by the casino that the machine had malfunctioned and she had won nothing. She sued the casino and the software provider for $42.9 million, but lost the case in court. She is 46 years old and has a net worth of $5 million as of 2024.
Early Life and Education
Katrina Bookman was born on June 15, 1974, in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in a low-income family and attended public schools. She dropped out of school at 16 and started working as a waitress and a cashier. She also had four children, whom she raised as a single mother.
Married/Dating?
Katrina Bookman is married to a man whose name is not disclosed to the public. They met in 2018 and got married in 2020. They have no children together, but Katrina has four children from her previous relationships.
Career and Net Worth of Katrina Bookman
Katrina Bookman started her career as a waitress and a cashier, working at various restaurants and stores. She also played slot machines occasionally, hoping to win some extra money. In 2016, she went to Resorts World Casino in New York with her friend and played a slot machine called Sphinx Wild. She bet 40 cents and was shocked when the machine displayed a message that said she had won $42,949,672.76. She took a selfie with the screen and celebrated with her friend. She thought her life had changed forever and planned to buy a barber shop for her son and give back to her community.
However, her joy was short-lived. When she went to collect her prize, a casino employee told her that the machine had malfunctioned and she had won nothing. The casino offered her a steak dinner and $2.25 instead. Katrina refused the offer and decided to sue the casino and the software provider, IGT, for $42.9 million. She claimed that the casino was negligent and that the machine malfunction caused her mental anguish and depression.
The casino and IGT argued that the machine had a disclaimer that said “malfunctions void all pays and plays” and that the maximum payout for the machine was $6,500. They also said that Katrina’s claim was frivolous and that she was not entitled to any damages. The case went to court in 2017, but the judge ruled in favor of the casino and IGT, dismissing Katrina’s lawsuit. The judge said that Katrina had no legal basis to claim the jackpot and that the casino had acted in good faith.
Katrina appealed the decision, but the appeal was also denied in 2019. The case is still ongoing and Katrina is now fighting for her mental health. She said that the incident has traumatized her and that she suffers from anxiety and insomnia. She also said that she has lost trust in people and that she feels humiliated and depressed.
Katrina earns money from her career as a waitress and a cashier, as well as from some investments and savings. She lives a modest and frugal lifestyle, despite her fame and fame. She drives a Ford pickup truck, wears jeans and sneakers, and lives in a ranch-style house in Brooklyn, New York. Her net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of 2024, but it may change depending on her legal and financial situation.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Katrina Bookman is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has a fit and healthy body, which she maintains by working out regularly and following a balanced diet. She does strength training, cardio, and yoga to improve her fitness and wellness. She also follows a vegan diet that includes fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds.