Canadian Gambler Fights 888 Over $1 Million Jackpot Glitch

A Canadian gambler who believed he had won more than C$1.3 million (US$950,000) playing online slots is still fighting 888casino for the money seven months after the operator wiped the winnings. The operator claims the software malfunctioned, which it said rendered the jackpot payouts invalid. James Kotylak, 42, of Alberta, told Gaming America he had planned to use the windfall to buy his 91-year-old grandmother’s farm and preserve it for his daughter. Instead, he has spent months challenging the operator’s explanation, seeking records of his gameplay, and trying to find an independent body willing to adjudicate his complaint.