LINCOLN, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunder Valley Casino Resort celebrated the Lunar New Year in a big way by giving away $10,696,907 in jackpots over $1,200 during the month of January.

"The Year of the Golden Dragon looks to be just as promising for Thunder Valley guests as February includes two new and exciting promotions, our $1,000,000 Year of the Golden Dragon Giveaway and Hot Hands & Cool Car Corvette Giveaway," said C.J. Graham, General Manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

$120,000 Hot Hands & Cool Car Corvette Giveaway

Now through Feb. 29, Poker Room guests can earn entries into Thunder Valley's $120,000 Hot Hands & Cool Car Corvette Giveaway where a total of $120,000 in prizes will be awarded, including a brand new 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.

Guests may earn entries into Thunder Valley's weekly Poker Room drawings held each Wednesday now through Feb. 22. In the eight weekly drawings, 12 winners will be awarded prizes ranging from $200 to $1,000.

The Grand Prize drawing, where nine guests will be awarded $1,000 and one lucky guest a new Chevrolet Corvette valued at $80,000, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 9 p.m. on the Thunder Valley stage near Mingle Bar.

A partial list of winners from last month is detailed below:

    John L.                 Lodi, CA                           $63,324.00     Sheena W.               Sacramento, CA                     $24,375.00     Mariano T.              Gridley, CA                        $20,000.00     Chang K.                Rocklin, CA                        $15,000.00     John S.                 Carmichael, CA                     $15,000.00     Carlos S.               North Highlands, CA                $15,000.00     Xiu H.                  Sacramento, CA                     $12,500.00     Renee M.                Sacramento, CA                     $12,500.00     Richard P.              Fremont, CA                        $11,451.00     Emilio F.               Carmichael, CA                     $10,000.00 

Thunder Valley Casino Resort joined the elite ranks of AAA Four Diamond award-winning resort destinations in 2011. Located 30 miles east of Sacramento, Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers 250,000 square feet of gaming space - including over 2,800 slot and video machines, 125 table games and a live poker room with space for 210 players.

Thunder Valley has 14 restaurants and bars, including High Steaks Steakhouse, Koi Palace and a 500-seat Feast Around The World Buffet as well as Mingle Bar, Falls Bar, Thunder Bar and High Steaks Bar. Thunder Valley Casino Resort is also home to a luxury, 17-story hotel with 297 rooms, including 40 suites and an expansive outdoor pool complete with private cabanas and Coconut, a poolside bar.

The Spa at Thunder Valley features a wide variety of treatments including the exclusive 24-carat gold leaf facial. Also on property is a 3,700-space parking structure that leads guests directly into the casino and hotel. For more information on upcoming promotions, entertainment and ticket sales, or to make a reservation at Thunder Valley's AAA Four Diamond resort, visit http://thundervalleyresort.com.

The United Auburn Indian Community opened Thunder Valley in June 2003.

SOURCE Thunder Valley Casino Resort