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Thunder Valley Casino Resort said a gambler won $496,685 on a $9 bet while playing the Smokin’ Hot Stuff slot machine.
The casino announced the jackpot on Saturday, calling it a near-$500,000 payout. In a statement, CEO Dawn Clayton said, “Summer is always an exciting time at Thunder Valley, but a jackpot approaching half a million dollars definitely turns up the heat.” She added, “Congratulations to our latest winner.”
Near-$500,000 payout came on a $9 wager
The announced prize was $496,685, according to the casino. The source did not identify the winner or provide further details about the player.
It also did not say whether the jackpot was part of a progressive prize pool or tied to any separate promotion.
Thunder Valley highlights overall jackpot volume and casino floor size
Alongside the win, Thunder Valley said it has paid out more than 251,000 jackpots over the past year, which it said works out to an average of one jackpot every two minutes.
The resort also said it offers 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games, including high-limit and poker options.
For California casino visitors, the immediate takeaway is straightforward: this was a large single-property slot payout, and the casino used the announcement to underscore both the scale of its gaming floor and the frequency of jackpot hits it says it has recorded over the last 12 months.
Readers looking for more specifics on the winning player or machine setup may need to wait for any further details from the casino, as those were not included in the original announcement.
As always, if you choose to gamble, set limits and play responsibly.
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Source: As reported by news.google.com.
