Record $10 Million Jackpot Hit In Atlantic City

Josephine Crawford an 84 year old Grandmother was playing slots at Harrah's Casino in Atlantic City when she hit the $10 million jackpot on a nickel machine. It was the largest jackpot in the history of New Jersey. Crawford, who has been gambling in Atlantic City casinos since the first one opened in 1978, had never won more than $1,000 at a time before.

In an interview with the Early Show, Crawford said she want to play Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy but decided to sit down at the nickel machines. She said to her granddaughter, 'You know, this machine's doing good. It's keeping me playing with that first $20.'" She eventually invested another $80 when the bells started ringing signaling the jackpot. Crawford hasn't decided whether to take the money in a 25-year annuity or in a lump-sum payment of more than $5.5 million, but she has 21 days to make her choice.