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Player lands six-figure jackpot on 25-cent slot machine, Sacramento casino says

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento hit a $546,789 jackpot on a 25-cent progressive slot machine Monday,
A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento hit a $546,789 jackpot on a 25-cent progressive slot machine Monday, Getty Images

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento hit a $546,789 jackpot on a 25-cent progressive slot machine Monday, casino officials reported.

The player won the jackpot with a $3.75 bet on a “Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link — Wild Ninja” slot machine, the casino said in a news release.

“Our guest clearly didn’t bring the Sunday Scaries into Monday,” said Dawn Clayton, general manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort, at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln, has 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games. It is about 20 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 February 24, 2026 at 8:52 AM with the headline "Player lands six-figure jackpot on 25-cent slot machine, Sacramento casino says."

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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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