TEMECULA, Calif. (May 15, 2025) – One Temecula local is looking to plan a family vacation after winning $1,044,559.11 at Pechanga Resort Casino the morning of Wednesday, May 14. After testing his luck at a few different slot machines, he sat down at a Dragon Link slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming. On the fifth spin at 11:11 a.m., he hit the jackpot, instantly becoming a millionaire and taking home $1,044,559.11.

“It took me a second to realize what was actually happening,” said the newly minted millionaire. “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 Temecula local told Pechanga Resort Casino staff this was an unforgettable experience, and 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,” noted the winner with a smile. “I can’t wait to see their faces light up when they hear the news we are going this summer.”

Almost exactly two months ago on March 13, a guest hit a $1,232,300.19 jackpot playing on a Dragon Link slot machine at Pechanga Resort Casino. Another Riverside County winner struck it big at Pechanga in mid-April winning $4,178,889.94.