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A $5 side bet that changed everything
A player from Yuba City has walked away from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Sacramento with $587,317 in winnings — all from a $5 side bet on a game of blackjack. The payout was triggered through the casino’s progressive jackpot feature on its double deck blackjack table, landing on a Sunday afternoon and instantly turning a modest wager into a life-changing sum.
A weekend of big winners
The six-figure jackpot was not the only major payout the property handed out over the weekend. On Saturday, another guest scooped $56,348 on the gaming floor, and in the early hours of Sunday morning, a third player walked away with $5,733 — smaller in scale, but a meaningful win in its own right.
Hard Rock near Sacramento has built a reputation as a consistent jackpot venue, with significant payouts becoming something of a recurring theme at the property.
Casino celebrates the wins
Mark Birtha, president of the casino, said the weekend’s results were exactly the kind of moments the venue lives for. “We love when a guest can enjoy an extra special weekend and walk away with a major jackpot that can be impactful and life-changing,” he said, adding that the team hopes it made for a truly memorable visit.
