A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento hit a $100,125 jackpot on a $250 slot machine bet Friday, casino officials reported.
The player won the jackpot on a “Buffalo Link” slot machine” slot machine, the casino said in a news release.
“Everyone loves a Friday, but what an incredible way to start your Friday morning by winning over $100,000,” said Dawn Clayton, general manager at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “The best part about Thunder Valley is you never know what time of day you could win it big.”
The win marks the eighth jackpot of more than $100,000 in 2026 at the resort.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln has 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games. It is about a 35-mile drive northeast from 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.