YONKERS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A man hit the jackpot on a slot machine in Yonkers, winning nearly $3 million last week.

Barnett, of New Rochelle, won the $2.995 million prize on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Empire City Casino, according to casino representatives. It’s the biggest jackpot in the casino’s history.

“It didn’t feel real at first,” Barnett said. “I’ve been playing at Empire City for more than 10 years, and you never know when lady luck will strike.”

Barnett is on an incredibly lucky streak. Just a few months ago, he won $46,000 on another machine at the casino.

Barnett said he will invest most of the money and take a trip with his wife.

Empire City Casino is in the process of applying for a commercial casino license, which allows for live tables and table games. It’s curren

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