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OC Woman Wins $1.3M Jackpot At Inland Empire Casino

The large haul occurred Aug. 24 at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel​.

The gaming floor at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel​.
The gaming floor at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel​. (Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel​)

HIGHLAND, CA — A woman playing an Inland Empire slot machine won big, according to an announcement Monday from Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

Resort officials said that on Aug. 24 the visitor played $25 on Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link Panda Magic slot machine, which turned into a $1,315,761.19 jackpot for her.

“We are thrilled to share in the joy with one of our lucky Club Serrano members ...,” said Kenji Hall, general manager at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. “We strive to create once-in-a-lifetime moments for all our patrons across the resort every day. [The] $1.3M jackpot win is an unforgettable moment for all of us.”

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The woman declined to be identified but resort officials referred to her as an "Orange County Club Serrano member." The resort's members receive special offers and promotions, access to invite-only tournaments and events, retail and dining discounts, and special parking privileges, according to Yaamava’ officials.

Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located at 777 San Manuel Blvd. in Highland. It is owned and operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

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