Amador County – One lucky man walked away from Jackson Rancheria $1 million richer Thursday.

Due to the cold and rainy weather, Alberto Lopez of Livermore was unable to install windows at a local school and stopped at Jackson Rancheria Casino to stay dry. Lopez, 51, was down a couple hundred dollars when he saw the penny MegaBucks machine and walked away a millionaire.

Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria said: “We are pleased to announce our newest million dollar winner today here at Jackson Rancheria. The moment you hit the casino floor you feel the energy and it was certainly present today. We’ve got more MegaJackpot winners than any casino in Northern California.”

Lopez said he plans to spend his winnings to buy a house, pay off his truck and spend a little more time to help his mom.

Located in the Sierra foothills town of Jackson, the Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel is owned by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, and a sovereign government. The Rancheria is dedicated to developing projects that not only enhance the tribe’s ability to remain self-reliant, but also reflect a commitment to be a good neighbor.

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