A Thunder Valley Casino Resort guest in Lincoln turned a $10 wager on a 10-cent Dragon Link: Happy and Prosperous slot into a $139,422 progressive jackpot on Memorial Day, turning a casual holiday spin into one of the property’s biggest scores of the year. The casino confirmed the six-figure payout, which joins a growing list of major wins on the Lincoln gaming floor.
Casino Confirms Six-Figure Memorial Day Hit
As reported by Sacramento Bee, the resort said the jackpot came on a $10 bet placed on the Dragon Link machine. General Manager Dawn Clayton told the outlet, “This guest capped off the holiday weekend in the best possible way.” The hit landed on Memorial Day, and the resort did not release the player’s name.
Part of a Steady Run of Big Payouts
Thunder Valley’s own Thunder Valley winners page catalogs dozens of large jackpots and displays progressive meters that climb into the hundreds of thousands and even into the millions, underscoring how often big payouts hit the floor. The listing details game titles and jackpot amounts while keeping winners anonymous. The live meters and recent tallies help illustrate why linked progressive games remain a steady draw at the Lincoln resort.
Another Milestone for the Resort
Sacramento Bee reports the Memorial Day payout was the fifteenth six-figure jackpot at Thunder Valley so far in 2026, and the casino said it has paid out more than 251,000 jackpots in the past year. The resort at 1200 Athens Ave. sits about 35 miles northeast of Sacramento, according to the paper.
How a 10-Cent Spin Can Pay Six Figures
Dragon Link titles are produced by Aristocrat and feature a Hold & Spin bonus along with a four-tier progressive system that includes Mini, Minor, Major and Grand jackpots, according to Aristocrat’s game pages. Those progressives build across linked machines and bet levels, which is how a $10 wager on a 10-cent denomination game can still unlock a six-figure progressive prize.
Resources for People Who Need Help
Most visitors treat gambling as entertainment, but support is available for anyone who finds it hard to stop. The National Council on Problem Gambling runs a confidential helpline and online resources; call or text 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling’s help pages for assistance. Local coverage of big wins and the resort’s own announcements include the national hotline information alongside jackpot news.
