A lucky Cache Creek Casino Resort gambler near Sacramento hit a poker jackpot on a $2 side bet, officials said.
The Woodland man hit the $186,337 jackpot while playing four-card poker on Oct. 13, the casino said.
“Winning over $186,000 is a remarkable moment, and we couldn’t be happier,” said Kari Stout-Smith, general manager and COO of Cache Creek Casino Resort.
Cache Creek Casino Resort, owned by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, is about a 45-mile drive northwest from Sacramento, near 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.