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Gambler hits ‘remarkable’ jackpot on $10 slot machine at Sacramento-area casino

A lucky Cache Creek Casino Resort gambler near Sacramento hit a huge slot machine jackpot on a $100 bet, officials said.

The Concord woman was playing a $10 “Dragon Link” machine at the casino and hit the “remarkable” $248,115 jackpot May 10, the casino said.

“At Cache Creek Casino Resort, we love creating unforgettable experiences, and this incredible jackpot was truly one for the books,” said Kari Stout-Smith, general manager and COO of Cache Creek Casino Resort. “We are thrilled to congratulate our lucky Concord guest on this extraordinary $248,115 win and are honored to celebrate such a life-changing moment together.”

Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, is located northwest of Esparto. The casino, opened in 2004, features more than 2,700 slot machines and 120 table games.

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 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM with the headline "Gambler hits ‘remarkable’ jackpot on $10 slot machine at Sacramento-area 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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