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You Asked. We Listened. Here is the TSouthern California Gaming GuideTM!
his is our rst issue as the Southern California Gaming GuideTM! We were formerly The San Diego Gaming GuideTM for the last six months, but you, our readers, asked for extended coverage of all casinos and gaming in Southern California—all in one
newspaper. So, dutiful as we are to our readers, we renamed The San Diego Gaming GuideTM as the Southern California Gaming Guide, and here we are!
Our second feature by About.com portal gaming writer, Bill Burton, is all about managing your vacation gaming bankroll. We thought this would be an interesting accompanying feature so you can look at having the most fun (and bring home some winnings) from your casino getaway.
Check out Gaming News (page 7) and you can read about the new gaming study released by Harrah’s Entertainment that indicates gamers defy stereotypes. Most gamers go to casinos to play and for the entertainment (the restaurants, shows or boxing and sports events) once every six weeks or more. Statistics show most gamers play responsibly, and have welcomed gaming as a mainstream enter- tainment. This is interesting news. The Gaming Guide strongly advocates responsible gaming as one of its founding principles.
Are you a Video Poker player? Find out who expert Bob Dancer says makes the best video poker players. Are you one? See his monthly column on page 8.
And don’t miss our Entertainment listings for August. Did you know you can see Joan Rivers, Michael McDonald, Blondie and Lee Ann Womack this month at Southern California casinos?
Look for the Southern California Gaming Guide in 7-Elevens, Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons, Blockbuster Videos, hotels, motels, bottle shops, ethnic groceries
and car rental agencies all over Southern California. Stay cool and have fun at the casinos!
We are dedicated to bringing you news about Southern California gaming — casinos, Native American hosts, new games, dining, entertainment, Bingo, blackjack and table games, responsible gaming, and features and columns by nationally recognized gaming experts. Let us know what you want to see on our pages. As
keep reading us and telling us what you want to see on our pages!
The Southern California gaming community is expanding, and the rest of the country is beginning to realize that along with Southern California’s incred- ible beaches and great climate, world-class zoos in San
liked hearing that!
We are constantly seeking to make the Gaming
Guide more and more useful to you. Our faithful readers wrote, called or e-mailed their suggestions, and we implemented them! Some of your suggestions were to add Bingo listings, and to add a map and driv- ing directions. More of your suggestions are in the works! Thank you for all of your valuable input! And
ing a major gaming entertainment destination!
This month’s issue focuses on the new casino resorts. We give you a look at Southern California’s casino resorts where you can stay and play (and have a ball!). We included the new, the classic, the hybrid and a coming attraction of one of the most unique casino resorts in California. This feature is
on page 10.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
one of our readers wrote, “Your paper (The Gaming Guide) delivers news and information with air and originality!” Yes, we really
“...Southern California is quickly becoming a major gaming entertainment destination!”
Diego, theme parks in Los Angeles County, fabulous arts and cultural events and venues throughout the entire region, that Southern California is quickly becom-
Experience Native American Traditions and Culture at the
E32nd Annual Barona Pow-Wow
xperience true Native American culture at the 32nd Annual Barona Pow-Wow, taking place Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1 on the Barona Indian Reservation. Tribal dancing and music, crafts, games and authentic
Native American food will be featured during the three-day event. Admission and parking are free to the public.
More than 400 Native American dancers from around the country will showcase their talents and compete for cash prizes in tribal dance competitions throughout the weekend.
The Pow-Wow will also feature artisans displaying and selling Native American jewelry and crafts. Food booths will feature Indian Fry Bread and other traditional dishes.
The Barona Pow-Wow kicks off Friday, August 30 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The celebration continues Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to midnight. The Pow-Wow will
take place at the Barona Star’s Baseball Field behind the Barona Community Center,
1095 Barona Road, one mile north of Barona Casino.
For more information about
the Barona Pow-Wow, call the Barona Tribal Of ce at (619) 443-6612.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Donates $1 Million to Fire- Devastated Arizona Tribe
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced a donation of $1 million to the White Mountain Apache Nation of Arizona to aid with the massive destruction resulting from the largest wild re in Arizona history. The re destroyed 60 percent of the Apache reservation. The White Mountain Apache lost most of its timber and had to close its casino, resulting in the loss of critical rev- enue to fund their nation’s functions and programs. The San Manuel Tribe’s donation will be used to refurbish the White Mountain Apache reservation and rebuild the tribe’s economy.
The National Indian Gaming Association had issued a press release urging tribes to help the White Moun- tain Apache nation, and the San Manuel Tribe quickly
made this donation.
“We feel it is our responsibility as American Indi-
ans to help our fellow tribal nations in time of need, and the decision by our entire tribe to make this donation to the Apache nation was made quickly and with 100 percent support,” said Deron Marquez, chairman of the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians.
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