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Gold Strike

Gold Strike is the term used when a prospector finds gold.



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Clinton Creek, Yukon

Fortymile was the location of a mining office where the Klondike gold strike claim was registered by George Carmack and his two relatives, Dawson Charlie and Skookum Jim Mason.

Ethel Berry

Their lucky break came when Clarence, tending bar at the local saloon, overheard George Carmack brag about his recent gold strike on Bonanza Creek.

Horseshoe Casino Tunica

Under Harrah's, the Tunica "Shoe" became home to a World Series of Poker circuit event; previously, the Horseshoe had partnered with the neighboring Gold Strike to host the Jack Binion World Poker Open, a stop on the World Poker Tour.

Patrick F. McManus House

Patrick F. McManus then went on the gold strike in Yreka, California, served as a sutler during the Modoc War and was killed in the Yreka area while driving a team and hauling mail.