Jackpot News Roundup: Two Major Holiday Wins at California’s Sky River Casino

December 24, 2024

In the days prior to Christmas, two fortunate guests won hundreds of thousands of dollars at California's Sky River Casino. 

During their visit to the Elk Grove tribal gaming venue, an unidentified resident from Stockton, Calif., won approximately $748K on a slot machine. That visitor was playing the Monopoly Cash Wheel slot game on Monday. 

Moreover, last Thursday, at that same casino, an unidentified resident of Sacramento won $239,818. That guest was engaged in Texas Hold'em and achieved a royal flush. 

There is no information on how each fortunate winner will utilize their newfound wealth. 

The casino, run by the Wilton Rancheria tribe, boasts over 2,000 slot machines, 80 table games, and 18 dining and drinking establishments. 

Tachi Palace Casino Patrons Score Jackpots 

Recently, Tachi Palace Casino Resort in California announced on December 18 that two more jackpots had been won. 

A single mystery winner won $498,662. That visitor triumphed with a Blackjack Match STAX progressive jackpot. The other unnamed guest won $80,038 on a Bonus Spin Extreme Double Diamond jackpot while enjoying Spanish 21. The bet was for $5. 

A winner mentioned that they plan to use the jackpot to “enhance my life positively.” 

Guest Triumphs at Rio in Las Vegas 

At the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, an unidentified player won $411,589 on December 16. 

The visitor was playing Kong: Skull Island, a slot machine that was just obtained at the casino. The wager was for $18.75. 

The Rio disclosed that the payout was the biggest jackpot at the casino since 2023. 

$1 Million in Cash Granted 

On December 16, a fortunate player received $1M from California’s Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel. 

The occasion was a component of the estate's annual "Million Dollar Moment" promotion. 

Mario Lopez, the well-known actor and celebrity, delivered the payment to the unidentified resident of Southern California. 

This year's theme celebrated the 85th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz film.

"Partnering with the Wizard of Oz to lead us down the yellow brick road to a million dollars has been electrifying at both Yaamava’ and the Palms [in Las Vegas],” Kenji Hall, general manager at the Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, said in a statement.

The victorious individual is a Club Serrano member at the Emerald level. 

MGM Grand Detroit Wins Big for Brian Christopher 

Last week, casino influencer Brian Christopher announced that he achieved his biggest jackpot yet while at the MGM Grand Detroit. 

He visited the Michigan gaming venue last Wednesday for a promotion linked to his Rudies fan club. He was recording video as he tested his luck at the slot machines. 

He took a seat at a Crazy Chickens slot machine. He wagered $37 and won $79,589. However, his fortune persisted. He kept winning jackpots and left with more than $100K in total earnings. 

“It was incredible; while I was waiting for my payout, I won another five or six jackpots on that same game.” “It simply continued,” he was reported by MLive, a local news outlet. 

Christopher possesses approximately 708,000 subscribers on YouTube. He is also an ambassador for BetMGM.