Freddy Howard, 53, of Sunny Isles Beach, took part in a free promotional game, the Swipe and Win Progressive jackpot, while at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino near Hollywood on Aug. 29. Howard swiped his Players Club card, and a hostess and supervisor broke the news: He won $259,945.75.

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However, Huff said Howard used a Players Club card that belonged to his father and wasn't eligible to win, even if there hadn't been a mistake.