Reno/Sparks, Nev. – The day started like any other for Elizabeth French and her husband: loyally stop at John Ascuaga’s Nugget for slots, bingo and some lunch. Only today, things took an unexpectedly prosperous turn. French became the next instant winner in the Quest for Cash swipe and win promotion. The retired Sparks, Nev., resident won $36,979.22!

“It’s a lot of money,” said French, who in the past had won comparatively smaller $1,000 to $2,000 jackpots. “We’ve lived here for 30 years and we’ve been coming to the Nugget for 30 years. We’re in here every day.”

French wasn’t sure what would become of her winnings, although her husband was making a concerted case to buy a new car, something to replace their 19-year-old vehicle. However, their immediate plans were unchanged, despite the Quest for Cash instant win.

“We’re sticking to our routine. We’re going to play bingo, play some slots and have some lunch,” she said.

French joins area residents Pat Dugger, who instantly won more than $40,000, and Viola Gomez, who won nearly $36,000, recently in the Quest for Cash instant swipe and win game. John’s Club members can continue to play Quest for Cash, as it was reset following today’s jackpot. By using their player’s club card to swipe and play, guests can win a share of $1,000,000, including instant prizes of cash, dinners, shows, gifts and more.  In addition, all players are invited to the monthly free $20,000 game-show style drawing. The next one is scheduled for May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Casino Cabaret area.

John Ascuaga’s Nugget is a premier casino resort owned and operated by the Ascuaga family in Sparks, Nevada. For more information, call (800) 648-1177 or (775) 356-3300, or visit janugget.com.