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A gambler at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Sacramento hit a $116,665 progressive jackpot on a “Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous” split machine, casino officials reported.
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The Yuba City player bet $12.50 on the 5-cent machine, set for 50-cent denomination bets.
“We are thrilled to congratulate a local winner on their exciting jackpot,” said Mark Birtha, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. “An exciting way for them to start the week!”
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Fire Mountain is at 3317 Forty Mile Road in Wheatland, about 35 miles north of downtown Sacramento.
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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