TEMECULA, CA — A San Diego County woman won a $1,153,944.82 progressive slot machine jackpot after a recent visit to Pechanga Resort Casino.
"On Oct. 1, the guest enjoyed the casino floor, tried her luck on a Dragon Link Happy and Prosperous slot by Aristocrat Gaming, then hit it big," a casino resort spokesperson shared in a recent news release.
She bet the minimum allowed on the machine—$25.
Moments later, gold coin images continued to fill the screen during her bonus round until it was completely covered in coins, signaling she won the progressive jackpot and would be $1,153,944.82 richer.
"The winner chose to keep her plans private, but her milestone win continues a run of exciting jackpot payouts at Pechanga Resort Casino," the spokesperson said.
This winner's major jackpot is the sixth $1 million+ jackpot on Aristocrat's popular Dragon Link slot game at Pechanga Resort Casino in 18 months.
The last seven-figure jackpot on the game hit for a Riverside County, Calif. winner on April 21, 2026.
Eleven days prior to that on April 10, a guest from San Bernardino County collected $1,010,344.48.
In March 2026, a guest walked away with $1,339,477.30.
In May 2025, a winner from Temecula took home $1,044,559.11. A guest who played the exact same machine on March 13, 2025 hit the progressive win totaling $1,232,300.19.
"Winners are made every day at Pechanga Resort Casino and one of the easiest ways to get great perks when playing favorite slots and table games is to be a member of Pechanga Rewards," they suggested. Signing up for Pechanga Rewards is free and easy. Simply stop by the Rewards desk to start earning. Guests must be 21 or older.
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