Sacramento man wins $239K jackpot at Sky River Casino ahead of holidays

(FOX40.COM) — A Sacramento man is more than $239,000 richer after a lucky game of Texas Hold ‘Em at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove.

According to Sky River , the big win happened Thursday after a guest hit the jackpot. The winner’s name has not been released, but a photo shows him holding a mock check over his face with winnings totaling $239,818.

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Texas Hold ‘Em is a popular poker game where players compete to make the best five-card hand by using a combination of their own cards and community cards.

“A Royal Flush during the holidays!,” Sky River said on social media . “Congratulations to the lucky winner from Sacramento who’s taking home over $239,000 playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em!”

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