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Player lands six-figure jackpot in just 15 minutes at Sacramento-area casino

A gambler hit a $216,895 progressive jackpot on a Sky River Casino table game, casino officials said.

The visitor had been playing Midi Baccarat powered by AGS’ Bonus Spin Xtreme Red Dragon Triple Diamond Progressive for 15 minutes when the jackpot hit on March 31, the casino said in a Monday news release.

Two days earlier, a player hit a $366,000 jackpot on a $4.50 bet on a 2-cent slot machine at the casino.

“These are exactly the kind of moments that remind us why people love coming to Sky River,” said Michael J. Facenda, president and general manager of Sky River Casino.

The casino, which opened in 2022, spans 100,000 square feet with more than 2,500 slot machines and more than 80 table games. It has 18 restaurants and bars.

Owned by the Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation, the casino is located at 1 Sky River Parkway in Elk Grove, about a 15 miles southeast of downtown 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
The Sacramento Bee
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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.
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