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Thunder Valley Casino Resort pays $496K jackpot

10 August 2026

(PRESS RELEASE) -- It may be hot outside in Northern California, but one lucky player was even hotter inside Thunder Valley Casino Resort, hitting a massive $496,685 jackpot.

The nearly half-million-dollar win came on a $9 bet on the Smokin’ Hot Stuff slot machine, giving the lucky guest one very memorable way to beat the summer heat.

“Summer is always an exciting time at Thunder Valley, but a jackpot approaching half a million dollars definitely turns up the heat,” said Dawn Clayton, Chief Executive Officer of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “Congratulations to our latest winner. With jackpots hitting every day, you never know when the next big Thunder Valley moment is going to happen.”

The $496,685 jackpot is the latest major payout at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Over the past year, the casino has paid more than 251,000 jackpots, an average of nearly 700 every day, or about one every two minutes.

Whether guests come for the gaming, restaurants, concerts, or the luxury hotel, unforgettable moments happen every day at Thunder Valley Casino.

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