North Dakota slot player wins $1.66 million dollar jackpot

Courtesy of: 4 Bears Casino
Courtesy of: 4 Bears Casino

(New Town, ND) -- A slots player is claiming the second largest jackpot in North Dakota history.

The player, Elton Spotted Horse from Mandaree, North Dakota, won $1,668,961.83 while gaming at 4 Bears Casino, just west of New Town. Spotted Horse won the near record-setting jackpot while playing "Dancing Drums Explosion" on a $5.88 bet. 

“We are happy to be part of Elton’s winnings and congratulate him,” said Scott Wilson, General Manager at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge.