One Temecula local is looking to plan a family vacation after winning $1,044,559 at Pechanga Resort Casino on May 14. After testing his luck at a few different slot machines, he sat down at a Dragon Link slot machine and on the fifth spin at 11:11 a.m., he hit the jackpot, instantly becoming a millionaire.
“It took me a second to realize what was actually happening,” said the player. “My hands started shaking. I still don’t quite believe it, to be honest. This is going to mean a lot for my family.”
The player told casino staff that he wants to set aside money to help support his family, with one fun exception. “My kids have been begging me to go to Disney World. I can’t wait to see their faces light up when they hear the news we’re going this summer.”
Almost exactly two months ago on March 13, a guest hit a $1,232,300 jackpot playing a Dragon Link slot at Pechanga. Another Riverside County winner struck it big at Pechanga in mid-April, winning $4,178,889.
