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Lucky Fisher's Hill player takes home Kia Picanto in Emperors Palace promotion

Lucky Fisher's Hill player takes home Kia Picanto in Emperors Palace promotion

The Citizen5 days ago
A lucky winner, Brian Jooste, from Fisher's Hill, took home a Kia Picanto in the Cold Hard Winnings promotion at Emperors Palace.
The campaign, which features three Kia cars up for grabs, is ongoing, with the next winner to be announced on August 2.
A Kia Sonnet will get a new owner on the day.
ALSO READ: Big winnings celebrated at Emperors
Players can still win cash and other prizes through mystery jackpot giveaways, game shows, and tournaments until the promotion ends on August 3.
To participate, players need to use their Winners Circle card while playing slots or table games, earn points, and enter the draws.
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