A gambler at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Sacramento hit a $140,950 progressive jackpot on a 10-cent slot machine, casino officials reported.
The player from Stockton made a $5 bet on the “Dragon Link Golden Century” machine on Sept. 29, the casino said in a news release.
“We love when a guest can enjoy a jackpot that can be impactful and life-changing,” explained Mark Birtha, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. “We certainly hope it made for a memorable visit!”
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Fire Mountain is at 3317 Forty Mile Road in Wheatland, about 35 miles north of downtown 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.
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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.