A lucky visitor at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln walked away with a $121,965 progressive jackpot after a single $150 spin on a Dragon Link: Panda Magic slot, the casino said. The winner’s name was not released, but the hit reportedly lit up the casino floor and added to a steady run of high-value payouts at the property this year.
Jackpot Landed on a Dragon Link Machine
According to The Sacramento Bee, the big score came on a $2 denomination Dragon Link: Panda Magic machine during that $150 spin. Dawn Clayton, Thunder Valley’s general manager, said, “There’s always an incredible buzz on the casino floor when a jackpot like this hits,” calling the moment exciting for both staff and guests.
Thunder Valley’s Winners Page and Machines
Thunder Valley maintains a public winners page and live progressive meters that showcase recent payouts, according to Thunder Valley Casino Resort. The resort lists more than 3,400 slot machines ranging from penny play to high-limit action, giving guests a deep bench of progressive jackpots to chase. That many link-style progressive games helps explain why headline-ready wins keep surfacing on the casino floor.
The casino has said it paid out more than 251,000 jackpots in the past year, averaging nearly 700 jackpots a day, which works out to roughly one every two minutes, according to Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Many of this year’s six-figure hits have been spotlighted in short news releases that detail the machine and wager while withholding winners’ names as the property completes its verification process. The drumbeat of large payouts has become a talking point among Sacramento-area players and frequent visitors.
Help and Responsible-Gambling Resources
Most people who gamble do so without harm, but problem gambling can escalate for some and cause serious personal and family damage. If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, the National Council on Problem Gambling runs a national helpline at 1-800-522-4700 and offers chat and text support online, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
