Most people go to a casino hoping to leave with a car load of cash.

Very few win the car, too.

Kirk Petroff, of Glen Burnie, was selected as the winner of the Cash Ride to Riches giveaway at Hollywood Casino Saturday—given the choice of a Jeep Grand Cherokee or $20,000.

Petroff opted for the cash and was "going to give it to my wife," according to a news release from Hollywood Casino Perryville. Petroff was shaking when he heard his named called for the drawing.

Petroff was the grand prize winner on a night when winners were selected every hour from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those winners were given $500 in free SLOTPLAY.

Sean Welsh is the editor of Havre de Grace Patch.