On Vacation, Deaf Man Won 1.5 Million Jackpot
Hey, not bad for a holiday trip! Some of you may know him. He currently resides in Riverside, CA. Congrats, Lance!!
Riverside man’s holiday visit to Soboba Casino results in $1.5 million jackpot
“Lance York, 56, won $1,515,596.01 playing a video slot machine at Soboba Casino on Thursday.
York took home $75,000 and will receive annual payments of $75,000 for the next 19 years
“Lance York was born deaf. He and his family moved from New Mexico to the Inland area so he could attend the California School for the Deaf, Riverside.
In 1980, a drunken driver ran into his car, Nancy York said. “He was in a coma for six months. When he woke up, he was stuck with a wheelchair.”
To read the full article, click on Riverside man’s holiday visit to Soboba Casino results in $1.5 million jackpot | Riverside County | PE.com | Southern Califor…
Thanks to a good friend passing the great news. During this exceptionally difficult times with the uncertain economy and growing recession, it’s refreshing to hear news like a big jackpot happening to our Deaf member!
A cool videotape to watch: The Black Hole: http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=P5_Msrdg3Hk&fmt=18 Thanks to H.A.
Hey, not bad for a holiday trip! Some of you may know him. He currently resides in Riverside, CA. Congrats, Lance!!
Riverside man’s holiday visit to Soboba Casino results in $1.5 million jackpot
“Lance York, 56, won $1,515,596.01 playing a video slot machine at Soboba Casino on Thursday.
York took home $75,000 and will receive annual payments of $75,000 for the next 19 years
“Lance York was born deaf. He and his family moved from New Mexico to the Inland area so he could attend the California School for the Deaf, Riverside.
In 1980, a drunken driver ran into his car, Nancy York said. “He was in a coma for six months. When he woke up, he was stuck with a wheelchair.”
To read the full article, click on Riverside man’s holiday visit to Soboba Casino results in $1.5 million jackpot | Riverside County | PE.com | Southern Califor…
Thanks to a good friend passing the great news. During this exceptionally difficult times with the uncertain economy and growing recession, it’s refreshing to hear news like a big jackpot happening to our Deaf member!
A cool videotape to watch: The Black Hole: http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=P5_Msrdg3Hk&fmt=18 Thanks to H.A.
December 1st, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I remember Lance, he was a year or two behind me at CSDR. Congrats on his good luck!
December 1st, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Now we are officially in recession… I am sure Lance’s winning the lottery brings a sense of peace to him and his family.
December 1st, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I know this individual. He used to work at Idaho School for the Deaf and used to be our coach until he got into an accident and became paralyzed. I’m so happy for him! Thanks for sharing.
December 1st, 2008 at 4:02 pm
I remembered about Dr Hocokan said in a video comment somewhere in DVTV that he had never bother to visit DeafRead. Am I dreaming?
December 1st, 2008 at 4:09 pm
That has to be definitely a bittersweet thing for him! Congrats to him
December 1st, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Dave, he looks awfully familiar to me.
Karen.. officially? About time! Some people were still in ‘denial’ too long.
DR and Deaf Pundit, yes he deserves it.
scratching, please focus on the topic, not at other commenters. Thanks
December 1st, 2008 at 4:23 pm
He’s a lucky dog. He’s gonna be a peaceful from the 401k chaos.
December 1st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Recession?? LOL old news…. Leading economists can just kiss my butt,they know NOTHING, they are still using 100 yrs old criterias to determine if we are okay or not,as far as where the economy is doing right now, it is always 1 to 1 1/2 year too LATE, givemme a break….
December 1st, 2008 at 4:52 pm
lol. We aren’t stupid like these economists would like us to appear. We can see signs for ourselves.
The unemployment rate continues to rise and people are holding more on their money. If we see falling prices on gas, houses, cars and other products to the point that some people are now discussing deflation, it is a sign we are in deep trouble economic-wise.
December 1st, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Even Obama warned that things will continue to get worse, before improvement happens. It is scary.
Hmm. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket… The lotto here is going for 128 million. That’ll keep me safe if I win!
*winks*
December 1st, 2008 at 5:28 pm
128 million, DP?
That’s it…that calls for a worthy break from my studies and run to the gas station!
I mean…nobody really knows about that, right? I’ve got a chance!
Good thing I’ve got some plastic bottles to return so I can purchase the tickets.
The kids usually use those to buy candies… well not this week! *snickers*
(Before you call me a meanie mom, a neighbor gives them sweet food/candies all the time!)
Good for Lance!
December 1st, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I would not have recognized him, beards were very much frowned on at CSDR! I remember well being sent back to the dorm to deal with a little stubble, under the disaproving look of dorm counselor Mr Jackson.
December 1st, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Scratching, it was not at deafread where I learned about this blog. An alumni of mine from Idaho forwarded me the link to this blog. [the last comment was deleted]
And yeah, only today they finally admitted we’re in recession and have been since December 2007. Many of us knew it back then. I’m so happy for Lance York, a very respected staff at ISDB.
Thanks for sharing.
December 1st, 2008 at 6:49 pm
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December 1st, 2008 at 7:07 pm
IamMine,
Yeah. I was driving down the freeway yesterday or so, when I saw the Mega-Millions billboard saying it was at 128 million.
I promise I won’t tell anyone you snuck out from studying, if you don’t tell anyone I haven’t finished my homework yet either.
December 1st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
DP/Iammine!
You both naughty girls! I’ll tell the professors about this…..
December 1st, 2008 at 7:46 pm
yikes…blackmail, eh?
Ok, Ok, I’ll split with you all – Former ASLisRisen, DP, and WG.
Deal?
I’m sure Lance is so glad he didn’t have to split it with anyone…
December 1st, 2008 at 10:40 pm
IamMine- RLMAO about blackmail!!!! Yeah watch out WG, the silly one who wants the professors about you and DP!!! You are so SWEEET!!!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:03 am
He can afford a CI now lol……..
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:35 pm
A new sequel to “Forget Me Not!”
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Just read the article… good for him, but… maybe xxx should gave some of his winning to Social Security, [a comment deleted... too personal]
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:02 pm
My comment too personal? Heck, he probably volunteered that information to the media. Once it’s out, then it’s open for discussion.
I wish him well.
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
a little too personal, yes. If he does mention that in the media, you can mention here as long as you bring the link to the article here. A deal?
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:03 pm
MM more likely he doesn’t need a cochlear implant. Seeing that he had been prelingually deaf, the cochlear implant will not help him understand speech.
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:58 am
Soooooooooo Cool!
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:19 am
Congrats to Lance.
May he enjoy his retirements for years to come.
No worries!
December 4th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Congrats to Lance–may the road ahead be smooth for him!
December 4th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Hi Lance
Wow you are very luck that many years my family went to Las Vegas but we not made much money any winner most of time loose real hard tough ha and want to saying (((( Hands Wave)))
thumb up. So you will see my website and hope you will enjoy my website. Tks BCS
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