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Player hits ‘incredible’ six-figure jackpot on table game at Sacramento casino

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento won a $140,361 progressive jackpot while playing a “Face Up Pai Gow” table game, casino officials reported.

The win unfolded Friday night, the casino said.

“One of the things that makes Thunder Valley special is that big wins can happen anywhere on our gaming floor,” said Dawn Clayton, general manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “Congratulations to our lucky guest on an incredible win. It’s always exciting to see a moment like this unfold.”

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 June 14, 2026 at 9:26 AM with the headline "Player hits ‘incredible’ six-figure jackpot on table game 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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