California gambler hits staggering jackpot on 10-cent slot machine
A gambler in Sacramento hit a massive jackpot of $381,009 on a 10-cent slot machine. The player was betting just $8.80 on the Dancing Drums game when the win occurred. This event highlights the excitement and potential of progressive slot machines at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.
- ▪The jackpot was confirmed by officials at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.
- ▪The odds of hitting the Grand Progressive Jackpot on an $8.80 spin are estimated to be between 1 in 500,000 and 1 in 1 million.
- ▪Thunder Valley Casino has seen a series of significant payouts this spring, including another jackpot of $134,829.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 21:07:08 -0400 |
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Metro California gambler hits staggering jackpot on 10-cent slot machine By Daniel Farr Published May 21, 2026, 9:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A routine spin inside a Sacramento casino exploded into a jaw-dropping $381,009 payday after a lucky gambler cracked a massive progressive jackpot on a 10-cent slot machine. The anonymous player was betting just $8.80 on the Dancing Drums game when the machine suddenly lit up with the life-changing hit. Officials at Thunder Valley Casino Resort confirmed the huge score came from the slot’s climbing progressive meter, the kind that keeps growing until one lucky player finally brings the house down.
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