Grand Sierra Resort guest hits $1.1 million progressive jackpot

(PRESS RELEASE) -- A lucky Grand Sierra Resort and Casino player took home a $1.1 million jackpot after hitting the progressive jackpot while playing this past weekend.

Friday night turned into a memorable one at GSR as James J. Jr., a Salinas, Calif., resident, hit a massive $1.1 million Triple Diamond progressive jackpot while playing Three Card Poker. James hit the jackpot with a straight (10-9-8), earning a progressive payout of $1,111,111.11.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate this life-changing jackpot win with one of our guests,” said Christopher Abraham, Chief Marketing Officer at Grand Sierra Resort. “The $1.1 million-plus progressive has been building excitement for quite some time. Congratulations to James on his big win, and we hope his next visit to GSR is just as memorable.”