Quick Links   You last visited May 18, 2022, 5:55 pm All times shown are Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Slot machine saves German gambler as police arrive Insider Buzz: Slot machine saves German gambler as police arriveRating:Police said Thursday that two officers carrying out routine checks at an arcade in the western city of Bochum, Germany, late last week discovered that a man playing a slot machine faced an arrest warrant. He had been ordered to pay a €710 (US$910) fine or go to prison for 71 days after resisting police during a previous incident. Police say that as officers informed the man that he faced arrest, the slot machine started to flash and the beaming 37-year-old won a jackpot of €1,000 (about US$1,300). The man paid his fine on the spot — in cash. Thanks to hearsetrax for the tip. AP
Denver United States Member #117679 October 12, 2011 552 Posts Offline | Police said Thursday that two officers carrying out routine checks at an arcade in the western city of Bochum, Germany, late last week discovered that a man playing a slot machine faced an arrest warrant. He had been ordered to pay a €710 (US$910) fine or go to prison for 71 days after resisting police during a previous incident. Police say that as officers informed the man that he faced arrest, the slot machine started to flash and the beaming 37-year-old won a jackpot of €1,000 (about US$1,300). The man paid his fine on the spot — in cash. Thanks to hearsetrax for the tip. Do Germans deserve miracles, I wonder? What a coincidence...I was just curious since I have a neighbor and until now has remained a Natzi in her past 80's... lol...oh well it's a slot... | | |
Baltimore, MD United States Member #143326 May 30, 2013 438 Posts Offline | Lady Luck can have an odd sense of humor at times. Following the trends and patterns means following the money! | | |
Economy class Belgium Member #123694 February 27, 2012 4035 Posts Offline | It happened in the Dorstener Straße. I just wonder how much money he put into the machines before winning. Gamblers say that those machines pay. Schwein gehabt! Maybe you want to go gamble there!  | | |
Economy class Belgium Member #123694 February 27, 2012 4035 Posts Offline | Do Germans deserve miracles, I wonder? What a coincidence...I was just curious since I have a neighbor and until now has remained a Natzi in her past 80's... lol...oh well it's a slot... We don't call Germans Nazis.
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Denver United States Member #117679 October 12, 2011 552 Posts Offline | We don't call Germans Nazis.
My bad... | | |
Fresno, California United States Member #157849 August 2, 2014 3959 Posts Offline | With his luck he should play the Lottery !
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Massachusetts United States Member #37432 April 14, 2006 2747 Posts Offline | Do police over there cruise around with receipt books or do they use honor system? He won just at the right time. That money's gone fo ever | | |
harvard,il United States Member #96752 September 4, 2010 4532 Posts Offline | lucky for him. i want to be a millionaire a second time! | | |
Florida - West Coast United States Member #92605 June 10, 2010 5651 Posts Offline | Yeah, cuz there was once a time in Germany where they'd have just pulled out a Lugar and shot him. | | |
Oklahoma United States Member #82389 November 12, 2009 6371 Posts Offline | Perfect timing...... and he still pocketed(US$390).  | | |
United States Member #136501 December 12, 2012 55 Posts Offline | Well dont that beat all, its crazy to see luck like that happen. Its amazing | | |
United States Member #72446 March 18, 2009 1391 Posts Offline | Good thing he: didn't feel afraid, was able to continue thinking of current purpose, and allowed monies wanted most to come! I feel joyful about this story! 
Having several millions of dollars in my financial accounts means receiving several valuable services each day! 
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United States Member #72446 March 18, 2009 1391 Posts Offline | My bad... Marilyn222 our thoughts matter because they affect ourself. Positive and generous always trumps negative. Having several millions of dollars in my financial accounts means receiving several valuable services each day! 
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Wisconsin United States Member #123284 February 17, 2012 4580 Posts Offline | cool That's one of them Hollywood endings lol just when the cops are about to bust him Jackpot!! lol | | |
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