At a time when people are seeking longevity, celebrating one’s 106th birthday is a victory in itself, but hitting the $1000 jackpot at a slot machine sweetened the moment further for Serafina Papia Peterson of Wisconsin. Peterson who lived all her life in the area is a regular at the local casino, and hence the CEO decided to double her prize as a special birthday gift, according to CBS58 .
Hitting a Milestone and Jackpot at the Same Time
Last year in August, the Arboretum Retirement Community in Menomonee Falls organized a birthday celebration for Peterson, who goes by the name Sarah and turned 106 on August 23. Sarah had lived in Milwaukee all her life and she told CBS58 that her parents immigrated to the city from Sicily. She retired in 1977 from American Motors and has been living with the retirement community for a while.
As per her birthday tradition, Peterson visited the casino to try her luck at the slot machine. While she hoped to win, Peterson’s niece, Marge Larson revealed that her aunt won after accidentally pressing 400 instead of the intended 50.