Dennis Shields was showing his mother, who was visiting from Tennessee, the magnificence of California casinos. While playing at the Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, he was also able to share with her the joy of becoming a millionaire.

Mr. Shields had played $180 in a $5 Wheel of Fortune slot machine when he hit the $1,004,038 jackpot. “Once the three logos lined up, I was in shock, but nothing was happening and the machine was silent,” Shields explained. “Once the attendant arrived, I realized I'd won a million dollars. I tried to call my wife, who was in total disbelief, but she finally came over to see what I'd won.”

Scott Garawitz, Thunder Valley Casino General Manager, congratulated Mr. Shields on behalf of the Casino team members. “This is just another great example of all the exciting possibilities for our patrons here at Thunder Valley,” he said.
Mr. Shields is a 43-year-old real estate agent and he plans to continue working at his present job.