PHILADELPHIA-Millions of Americans stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic have turned to online gambling with online casino websites.
PlaySugarHouse.comis once again bringing a little positivity during these difficult times to aWest Chester, PAman who hit the Divine Fortune jackpot on Sunday night. Anthony, who asked that we not share his last name, hit the jackpot for a total winning of$159,052.43. This is the third time the Divine Fortune jackpot was hit at PlaySugarHouse.com since the closure of all land-based casinos in the states ofNew JerseyandPennsylvania. The first time was inNew JerseyonMarch 15thand the second time was inPennsylvaniaonMarch 20th, both for over$278,000.
Anthony was at home with his family when he won. “I still feel like I’m in a dream,” the 55-year-old commercial painter said. “I was definitely not expecting it, and I had to ask myself if I really hit the jackpot.”
While he doesn’t have any set plans for his winnings, Anthony expressed that he would like to put aside some money for retirement.
“It’s exciting to be able to provide a chance for our players to win life changing jackpots on an outlet that doesn’t require them to leave home,” saidMattias Stetz, C.O.O. of Rush Street Interactive, which operates PlaySugarHouse.com and BetRivers.com. “This win made a huge positive impact during this very trying period of time.”
With all land-based casinos inNew JerseyandPennsylvaniaclosed,PlaySugarHouse.comhas seen an increase in online casino play over the past couple of weeks.
This is the fourteenth Divine Fortune jackpot at PlaySugarHouse.com inPennsylvaniasince its launch last summer.