A Magnolia man’s week just got much better. The lucky patron from Kent County won $122,321 at Harrington Raceway and Casino on Wednesday on a progressive jackpot awarded on the table game three-card poker. He won the jackpot – which required a straight flush of an ace-king-queen of spades, accompanied by a side bet on the progressive jackpot.
Harrington Raceway and Casino hosted a "Christmas in July" donation drive that brought in more than 18 bulk pallet boxes filled with items to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware.
There were 1,373 customers that supported the July 10 supply drive, which was held from 11 a.m until 10 p.m., with an overwhelming response of generosity in donated items that included various cleaning supplies, toys, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, cooking pans, bed sets, pillows and much more.
Manuel Gallo-Contera (Best known as Manny) was born in Oriental Republic of Uruguay, a bordering country with Argentina and Brazil. He is from the capital called Montevideo.
Since he was very young he always knew that he wanted to work in the kitchen. In his 27 years of work performance, he accumulated experience that he acquired in Uruguay, Spain and the United States, where he has lived since 2003.
A native of central Delaware, Michael began his career in the hospitality industry at the Delaware beaches.
Throughout his years in the industry, he has spent time in a variety of positions ranging from dishwasher to General Manager. Prior to coming to Harrington Raceway and Casino, Michael served as the General Manager of the popular Ruddertowne complex in Dewey Beach, DE.
As a graduate of the Culinary Arts from York Technical Institute, Shannon has spent the last 20 years imparting her culinary skills onto the guests of Harrington Casino. Born and raised in Harrington, she decided to stay close to her backyard, starting out as a Chef in the Buffet before taking on the challenge of becoming the food and beverage purchasing agent.
3 COURSE: APPETIZER, ENTREE AND DESSERT
$15 BOTTLE OF WINE PAIRING
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