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Gambler scores six-figure jackpot at Western WA casino. See ‘unforgettable’ win

A lucky slot machine player had an “unforgettable night” at a Western Washington casino, according to casino officials.

The gambler scored a six-figure jackpot at Snoqualmie Casino and Hotel in Snoqualmie, casino officials wrote in a Saturday, May 16, Facebook post.

“Someone just turned luck into $106,038 cash!” after placing a $3,000 bet on the Triple Fortune Dragon Rising slot machine, casino officials said. “Congratulations to our big winner.”

Social media users shared in the celebration — and expressed a little jealousy.

“Wow! Congratulations!” Facebook user Kim Sproul wrote in a comment on the post.

“Why can’t we hit for this much?” Facebook user Shawanda Seaton commented.

Where is Snoqualmie Casino near Tacoma?

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel, 37500 SE North Bend Way in Snoqualmie, has more than 1,800 slot machines, an “expansive non-smoking gaming floor” and 58 table games, including blackjack, roulette and baccarat, according to its website.

The King County casino is about a 46-minute car ride from Tacoma.

It takes more than an hour to drive to Snoqualmie from Olympia.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 8:56 AM with the headline "Gambler scores six-figure jackpot at Western WA casino. See ‘unforgettable’ win."

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Julia Hawkins
The Bellingham Herald
Julia Hawkins joined The Herald as a service journalism and general assignment reporter in December 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Western Washington University in Bellingham.
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