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2006 2nd Quarter Press Releases: Article

04.15.2006
No Tax Time Blues for "The Big Spin®" Contestants

Saleh KassimSACRAMENTO - California State Lottery players won a total of $262,500 on "The Big Spin®" show that aired statewide Saturday, April 15, 2006.

Julie BeerSaleh Kassim, a convenience store owner from Selma, approached the big wheel with a feeling of optimism. He hoped to win enough to help buy a new house and a new car, and take care of his 5 children. His optimism was rewarded with $100,000 worth of Big Spin money, which should help boost him in to a new tax bracket for next year. 

There was only one contestant playing the Fantasy 5 Dream Machine this week for the top prize of $150,000. Julie Beer, from Redwood Valley, walked away from the Dream Machine with a cool $80,000, which she plans to use to put in a pool at her home.  

David Katz, from Calabasas, outplayed nine other Aces High contestants to win $60,000. He plans to put his winnings towards a vacation home.

Name City Amount
Saleh Kassim Selma $100,000
Julie Beer Redwood Valley $80,000
David Katz Calabasas $60,000
Edwardo Rios Fairfield $5,000
Rodolfo Villegas Colton $4,000
Gaye Eftekhar La Crescenta $2,500
David Wilson Banning $2,000
Olivia Solis Westmorland $2,000
Kathleen Bergdahl Huntington Beach $1,750
Victoria Davila-Stabach Los Angeles $1,750
Zachery Sharp Sacramento $1,750
Rudy Serna Tulare $1,750
  TOTAL $262,500


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