On August 30, a lucky player at the Enghien-les-Bains casino hit a historic jackpot of 498,737 euros, marking it as one of the largest winnings in the Barrière group establishment's history. The anonymous winner had already won 1,500 euros earlier in the day and decided to try his luck one last time on a 'Macao' slot machine, betting only 6 euros. This significant win adds to the casino's impressive turnover, with €60 million in winnings recorded this year alone. Enghien-les-Bains casino is known for its high turnover, featuring 530 slot machines and various gaming tables, making it the largest casino in France.
In a contrasting scenario, police are warning lottery players about a new scam targeting them. Recently, a man from Waldbrunn was tricked into believing he had won a lottery prize of 177,000 euros through a fraudulent phone call. To release his supposed winnings, he was pressured into paying 30,000 euros in fees. The police have reported a rise in lottery-related scams, with the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) advising the public to be cautious. They emphasize that if you haven't entered a lottery, you cannot win anything. Victims are encouraged to report such scams and protect themselves by not sharing personal information or paying fees to claim nonexistent prizes.
