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Blackjack player wins big at California casino. ‘Unforgettable holiday gift’

By Don Sweeney

December 23, 2025 9:23 AM

A Blackjack Super 4 player at Red Hawk Casino won a $388,026 payout with a royal flush, the California casino said.

The player, a Vacaville resident, won the big hand on Monday, Dec. 22, Red Hawk Casino said in a Facebook post.

“What an unforgettable holiday gift for one of our regular guests,” the casino said in the post, calling it a “merry winning moment.”

Super 4 is an optional side bet for blackjack games, Hard Rock Casino said.

Red Hawk Casino, at 1 Red Hawk Parkway, in Placerville, is about 40 miles east 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.

Don Sweeney

The Sacramento Bee

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.