When FireKeepers Casino opened its doors Wednesday, the ground had been laid for winning, entertainment and excitement.  That excitement has been escalated over the last 24 hours for many guests, including one particularly lucky winner. Toni Bonnema knew she would enjoy herself on her first trip to FireKeepers Casino, but the Schoolcaft, Mich. resident never dreamed she would hit a $469,626 jackpot.  That’s precisely what happened when the lucky winner struck it rich playing Bally’s “Tower of Power” progressive slot machine.
 
“We are so excited that our first big winner came within 24 hours of our opening,” said R. Bruce McKee, General Manager, FireKeepers Casino.  “Yesterday was amazing.  We celebrated with a day filled with fun and vibrant activity and a great buzz around the property.  Today’s big win is icing on the cake, we are pleased to have a local Red Hot Rewards Club member win nearly a half-million dollars so soon after opening.”