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Lucky player hits giant jackpot on $1 slot machine at Sacramento-area casino

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento hit a $108,452 jackpot on a $1 slot machine Saturday, casino officials reported.

The player won big on a $20 bet on a “Double Hit” slot machine, the casino said.

“You could feel the energy change instantly,” said Dawn Clayton, general manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “Those are the moments that remind people why they love casinos, because for one guest, an ordinary evening suddenly becomes unforgettable.”

The casino has paid out more than 251,000 jackpots in the past year.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln has 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games. It 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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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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