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Music, Comedy, Sports — Something for Everyone!
There’s something for everyone’s entertainment tastes at the fabulous Southern California casinos, from talented local musical acts and national karaoke championships to music entertainment headliners, comedy, rodeos and boxing. They all appear in some of the
most beautiful showrooms and innovative venues in Southern California—and at great prices—particularly if you have a player’s club card!
Southern California casinos are one-stop entertainment palaces. They house amazing and enticing Las Vegas- style slots, action- lled table games and poker rooms, fun bingo, off-track-betting, fabulous restaurants, cafes, delis, buffets and gorgeous entertainment showrooms, lounges and bars—all in beautiful themed splendor! Some casinos and casino resorts have award-winning golf courses, health-giving spas, and even bowling! And as if that weren’t enough, they have world-class, fantastic headlining entertainment!
Southern California casinos have a rich mix of famous entertainers, including country stars (Dwight Yoakam, Randy Travis, LeAnn Rimes), funny men (Bill
Cosby, Dennis Miller, Pauly Shore, Tommy Davidson), international superstars (Tom Jones, Julio Iglesias), classic rock stars (Crosby, Stills and Nash, Heart), blues icons (B.B. King), soul and jazz artists (Anita Baker, Al Jarreau) plus the likes of popular Chris Isaak, and the amazing Michael McDonald! And for sports-lovers, Southern California casinos offer championship boxing,
exciting rodeo nals and events and King of the Cage martial arts spectacles.
And even if you are hankering to see a Broadway (or popular) musical or production show — you may be able to catch one right in a nearby casino — if it’s not sold out!
Many Southern California casinos have created world- class entertainment programs, and all have some form of entertainment, from great local bands right on the casino oor, to talented artists in lounges and bars. And casino theaters are gorgeous high-tech marvels ready to support their superstar acts with everything they’re accustomed.
Amazing Venues and Sensational Performers
Sycuan Casino & Resort’s intimate, state-of-the-art 457-seat Showcase Theatre has hosted The Doobie Brothers, and recently, Dionne Warwick, plus the musicals Forever Plaid and Beehive! The Showcase Theatre boasts a one-of-a-kind stage for all manner
of special effects. Every seat is the best in the house,
with sound levels t for a music producer. In fact, their highly sophisticated set-up includes full production video capability, and several music videos have been lmed there! In addition to their star headliners for the summer, including Michael McDonald, David Clayton Thomas, and Billy Preston, Sycuan is also hosting the fun Karaoke Regional Finals on August 10 – 17 with karaoke sensations from all over Southern California.
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