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Player hits ‘incredible’ jackpot on 10-cent slot machine at Sacramento casino

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento hit a $139,422 jackpot on a 10-cent slot machine on Memorial Day, casino officials reported.

The player won a progressive jackpot on an $10 bet on a “Dragon Link: Happy and Prosperous” slot machine Monday, May 25, the casino said.

“This guest capped off the holiday weekend in the best possible way,” said Dawn Clayton, general manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “Turning $10 into six figures is the kind of weekend every casino guest dreams of.”

The win marks the fifteenth six-figure jackpot at the casino in 2026. The casino has paid out more than 251,000 jackpots in the past year.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln has 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games. It is about 35 miles northeast of Sacramento.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM with the headline "Player hits ‘incredible’ jackpot on 10-cent slot machine at Sacramento casino."

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Don Sweeney
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Don Sweeney has been a newspaper reporter and editor in California for more than 35 years. He is a service reporter based at The Sacramento Bee.
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