A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln near Sacramento won a six-figure jackpot Saturday, Oct. 24 on a $5 slot machine.
The player won $102,917 on a $50 bet on a “Dragon Link Happy Prosperous” slot machine, the casino said in a news release.
“Every jackpot creates a special moment, but there is something particularly exciting about seeing a $5 bet turn into a six-figure payday,” said Dawn Clayton, CEO of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “We love celebrating these incredible wins with our guests, and we look forward to seeing who will be next.”
Last week, another player placed a $50 wager to win $115,879 playing Dragon Link Happy Prosperous.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort, at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln, is about 35 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.
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Allison Gibson is the service journalism and consumer editor for The Sacramento Bee. She joined The Bee in 2026 after spending four years at a newspaper in Santa Rosa. She has spent most of her career in TV newsrooms across the country, including a 24-hour local cable news channel and an NBC affiliate in Iowa. She grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Ohio University.