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Gambler's Flock to Lopez's Winning Machine7 April 2004NEW JERSEY – As reported by the New York Daily: "…Once word got out that J.Lo's mom, Guadalupe Lopez, won $2.4 million playing an Atlantic City slot machine, gamblers flocked to the winning one-armed bandit, hoping lightning would strike twice. "Borgata spokesman Michael Facenda said the $1 Wheel of Fortune progressive slot machine has seen a steady stream of action since Mama Lopez's big win Saturday night. And at least one lucky player pulled 7-7-7 yesterday and won some cash, staff said. "…News of Guadalupe's win spread through the family's old Bronx neighborhood, and was greeted with cheers at Jennifer's old elementary school, Holy Family, where mom taught kindergarten and gym. "…Guadalupe told casino staff that she planned to use her windfall to send her grandchildren to college, pay off her sister's credit cards and treat her own mom to some fun…" |