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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Lucky gambler bets $5 on casino slot machine — and wins big prize in California
A lucky gambler won a massive prize after playing a slot machine at a California casino, officials said. On July 14, a 'valued' guest placed a $5 bet on the 5 Dragon Grand penny-slot machine, according to a Thunder Valley Casino Resort news release. The gambler had no clue the bet would land them a $578,073 prize, the Lincoln-based casino said. The machine, known for its 'vibrant graphics' is a fan favorite among 'slot enthusiasts,' the casino said. 'We are thrilled to celebrate this signification jackpot win with one of our valued guests,' said Dawn Clayton, the Thunder Valley Casino Resort General Manager. 'Moments like these are what make the energy on Thunder Valley's casino floor so special. On behalf of our entire team, congratulations to our guest, we are honored to see our guests experience these life-changing moments!' This win marks the third jackpot at the casino in the past few weeks, the release said. Dozens ran to the comments to congratulate the winner on Facebook, with one person saying, 'If I could just win a few thousand I'd be happy. Can't imagine a win like this.' 'I can imagine!!!! But it never happens,' another said. Lincoln is about a 30-mile drive northeast from Sacramento.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guest wins more than half a million dollars off $5 bet at Northern California casino
( — A casino in Northern California announced another massive jackpot win after a guest took home more than half a million dollars on Monday. Thunder Valley Casino said that someone bet $5 on the 5 Dragons Grand slot machine and won a massive jackpot of $578,073. This marks the third major jackpot awarded at Thunder Valley in just weeks. Marysville Peach Festival returns to Northern California with array of peachy foods 'We are thrilled to celebrate this signification jackpot win with one of our valued guests,' said Dawn Clayton, Thunder Valley Casino Resort General Manager. 'Moments like these are what make the energy on Thunder Valley's casino floor so special. On behalf of our entire team, congratulations to our guest. We are honored to see our guests experience these life-changing moments!' According to Thunder Valley, the winning machine, is known for its vibrant graphics and dynamic bonus features, making it a favorite among slot enthusiasts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
$5 bet turns into $578,000 grand prize for Thunder Valley Casino winner
A $5 bet on a penny slot machine turned into a $578,073 grand prize for one lucky winner at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Northern California, a casino spokesperson said Tuesday. The win happened on Monday on a 5 Dragons Grand slot machine. Thunder Valley said this is the third time in just weeks that a guest has won a major jackpot. "We are thrilled to celebrate this signification jackpot win with one of our valued guests," said Dawn Clayton, general manager of Thunder Valley. "Moments like these are what make the energy on Thunder Valley's casino floor so special. On behalf of our entire team, congratulations to our guest. We are honored to see our guests experience these life-changing moments!" Thunder Valley Casino Resort is located just a few miles north of Roseville in Placer County and about 30 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento.
