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Elk Grove Today
By the People, for the People
Sacramento-Area Gambler Hits $366,545 Jackpot on 2-Cent Slot Machine
The lucky player won big on a $4.50 bet at Sky River Casino's new Elk Grove location.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:51pm
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A lucky gambler's big jackpot win on a 2-cent slot machine highlights the potential for outsized payouts at Sky River Casino's new Elk Grove location.Elk Grove TodayA visitor to Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California hit a $366,545 progressive jackpot on a 2-cent slot machine with a $4.50 bet on Sunday, March 29. The casino celebrated the big win on social media, noting 'proof you don't have to bet big to win BIG!'
Why it matters
Sky River Casino is a new gambling destination that opened in 2022, located about 15 miles southeast of downtown Sacramento. This major jackpot win highlights the potential for big payouts even on relatively small bets, which can attract more casual gamblers to the casino's thousands of slot machines and table games.
The details
According to the casino's Facebook post, the unidentified gambler hit the massive jackpot on a $4.50 bet playing a 2-cent slot machine at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove. The 100,000 square-foot casino features over 2,100 slot machines and more than 80 table games, as well as 18 restaurants and bars.
- The jackpot was won on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The players
Sky River Casino
A new 100,000 square-foot casino that opened in 2022 in Elk Grove, California, about 15 miles southeast of downtown Sacramento. It is owned by the Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation.
What they’re saying
“'Proof you don't have to bet big to win BIG!'”
— Sky River Casino
The takeaway
This major jackpot win at the new Sky River Casino highlights the potential for big payouts on relatively small bets, which can attract more casual gamblers to the casino's thousands of slot machines and table games. However, it's important to note that gambling addiction can ruin lives, and those showing signs of problem gambling should seek help.
