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FORTUNE PAI GOW POKER JACKPOT PAYS out $178,734 at RED HAWK CASINO Lucky Sacramento Player Wins Big on Table Games FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORTUNE PAI GOW POKER JACKPOT PAYS OUT $178,734 AT RED HAWK CASINO Lucky Sacramento Player Wins Big on Table Games PLACERVILLE, Calif. (Thursday, October 15, 2015) More winners are hitting table game jackpots, even more often at Red Hawk Casino. Red Hawk Casino offers a $1 Pai Gow Progressive side bet, the lowest in Northern California. A lucky winner placed the small side bet that resulted in a $178,734 Fortune Pai Gow Poker progressive jackpot this week. The lucky Rewards Club Member from Sacramento, Calif., has been visiting Red Hawk since shortly after the casino opened in 2008. On her most recent visit, she wanted to try her luck at Pai Gow, and was playing for just a short time when she was dealt a seven card, straight flush with a joker. By placing the small $1 side-bet, she won 100% of the progressive payout, $178,734. “Red Hawk continues to provide guests with a large variety of table games and slots, along with first-class customer service, proving once again why we are voted Sacramento’s ‘Best Casino’,” says Bryan deLugo, general manager. The Fortune Pai Gow Poker Progressive™ allows players to make a $1 progressive bet to be eligible to win a progressive jackpot. A player who places the progressive bet, and is dealt five aces, wins 10% of the progressive jackpot. The top hand in the game, a seven-card straight flush, pays 100% of the jackpot. Red Hawk Casino has been awarding more jackpots, to more winners, more often. Visit www.redhawkcasino.com to see all of the recent winners or download the all-new myRedHawk™ mobile app. Red Hawk Casino is conveniently located on Highway 50 at Red Hawk Parkway. Call 888-573-3495 for more information. ### Media Contact: Emily Cady Marketing & Advertising Manager Office: (530) 672-5078 email: [email protected] .
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