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TEMECULA, Calif. — (May 31, 2025) – The winner of a brand new Temecula house says the universe gave back to her Friday, May 30. Pechanga Resort Casino’s three-month Home Sweet Win! promotion capped off just after 10 p.m. with Mayra V. of Long Beach selecting the winning key to unlock her grand prize, a brand new, four-bedroom, three bath home in a premier gated Temecula community. A single mom of three adult daughters and several grandchildren, Mayra explained she has never had a house of her own. Although she had a psychology degree in Mexico, she moved to the United States from Mexico many years ago in search of a better life for her daughters. She recalls all the struggles she and her family worked through in those early years – dropping the kids off at school, then heading to class herself to learn English well. She also picked up a job in the Los Angeles area as a custodian for a trade union office. Now a trade union representative for medical professionals caring for the elderly in California, Mayra says she has always worked so hard to provide and be there for her family. Mayra’s family told Pechanga staff she always supported them with everything she had. They willingly expressed that they are who they are because of Mayra, and to see her finally receive something of this magnitude, a house, for herself feels like an incredible blessing.
One of 20 Pechanga finalists selected to participate in the Home Sweet Win! finale, host Ty Pennington called Mayra’s name as the second-to-last person to select her finale box. She picked the sixth box on the right side, and then placed atop it her lucky penny she found last week on the ground outside of her neighborhood church. She explained she brought the penny back into the church and prayed. Several weeks before finding the church penny and before becoming a finalist in Pechanga’s Home Sweet Win!, Mayra said she dreamt of a big house with white floors and white cabinets. She wrote down the memory of her dream when she awoke. She wondered if her dream carried significance after qualifying as a finalist for the home giveaway.
In the final moments of the Home Sweet Win! home giveaway, Ty Pennington counted down for the three final contestants. “TURN THAT KEY!” he exclaimed. Mayra’s key turned the lock, and she became the only finalist to walk through the door on stage, signaling she won the brand-new Temecula home.
“A lot of people mentioned this is the American dream, and I believe it. This is going to be my first house. I’m a single mom and never had a chance to get a house, but now it’s my house, and I’m excited,” said Mayra as she fought back tears of joy. “I feel blessed. This is for me and my family. I feel so much gratitude in my heart.”
The next day, Mayra met host Ty Pennington at the prize home. “I’m happiest when I’m with my family. That’s where I get my strength,” she told the TV and casino promotion host, her joy visibly overflowing with her family looking on. Mayra said during the home reveal that she will be moving in as soon as she can. She could not help noticing the new white cabinets and light color floors, not far off from her dream. “It’s a matter of a short time. I’ll be cooking carne asada for my family in here and making so many memories. It’s a dream come true.”
The two runners-up in the Home Sweet Win! promotion at Pechanga Resort Casino each received $25,000.00 in cash.
Between March and May 2025, Pechanga Resort Casino gave its Rewards Club members the chance to win and move into the brand new home by Meritage Homes®. The home sits on a sizable corner lot, surrounded by the resort-style amenities within the Prado community. The detached, single-family home offers a spacious, open concept floor plan, chef-inspired kitchen, energy efficiency features, all Whirlpool® appliances, window coverings, and ample outdoor space. The community features a pool, clubhouse, BBQs, picnic shelters, and parks. Pechanga representatives announced Friday, May 30, that Home Sweet Win! will be back in 2026 with Ty Pennington returning for hosting duties.
In addition to the home giveaway, Pechanga gave $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) to aid in their rebuilding efforts following January’s devastating wildfires. Habitat LA has a long history of assisting vulnerable households after disasters.
For more information, visit Pechanga.com.
About Pechanga Resort Casino
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