Ultimate Poker Win At Pechanga Resort Casino: Nearly $500K In Progressive Jackpot

TEMECULA, CA — Pechanga Resort Casino announced another big winner this week. This time, almost $500,000 was won on an Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em machine, according to a resort spokesperson.

"A Panorama City guest won nearly half a million dollars thanks to placing a five dollar side bet while playing Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em at Pechanga Resort Casino," they announced.

The man, who chose to remain anonymous, played in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 22.

According to the announcement, he made a $25 wager where the poker player scored a royal straight flush with an Ace, King and Queen in the river, and a Jack and 10 in his hand.

"This awarded him a sizable jackpot of $12,500," they said. That ideal poker hand also activated his eligibility to win a progressive jackpot that links Hold ‘Em, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker and Let It Ride games at Pechanga Resort Casino.

The man’s $5 side bet in case the progressive triggered turned the start of his Sunday into a life changing moment.

"His winning combination with the victorious hand and side bet placed fetched him the $467,344.18 progressive amount," they said. "The $12,500 win and the progressive table games jackpot put him at a grand total of $479,844.18.

"Turns out, side bets prove lucrative for Pechanga Resort Casino table games guests," they said.

Pechanga Resort Casino table games feature seven separate progressive jackpots with $5 side bets available, as well as a $25 progressive side bet for high limit Blackjack. More than $6.5 million has been won during the last 12 months by table games enthusiasts placing side bets on Pechanga table games.