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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
Page 16
DECEMBER 2003
Charlie Daniels, King of the Cage and Wayne Newton!
Column: Bill Burton About Gambling December Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, December 4, at 8 p.m.
Charlie Daniels with The Kelly Bowlin Band performs at Sycuan Casino & Resort’s Showcase Theatre. Tickets $35 at the Sycuan Gift Shop (619) 445-6002 ext. 1139.
Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m.
Brad Paisley performs at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets $40 – 60. Call (888) pechanga.
Saturday, December 6, at 6 p.m. (Gates open 4:30 p.m.) King of the Cage at Soboba Casino. Tickets
$40 – 65. Call (866) 4-soboba ext 311.
Tuesday, December 9, at 8 p.m.
Hajji Alejandro featuring Eva Cooper and Sherr performs at Sycuan Casino & Resort’s Showcase Theatre. Tickets $25 at the Sycuan Gift Shop (619) 445-6002 ext. 1139.
Thursday, December 11, at 8 p.m.
Chris Cagle performs at Sycuan Casino & Resort’s Showcase Theatre. Tickets $30 at the Sycuan Gift Shop (619) 445-6002 ext. 1139.
Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m.
Boney James performs at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets $35 – 55. Call (888) pechanga.
The legendary Wayne Newton performs at Sycuan Casino & Resort’s Showcase Theatre on December 19.
Check With Your Favorite Casino for Special New Year’s Eve Celebrations!
Thursday–Sunday, December 18–21, at 8 p.m.
Neil Goldberg’s Cirque: Dream It Live performs at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Tickets $40 – 60. Call (888) pechanga.
Friday, December 19, at 8 p.m.
Wayne Newton performs at Sycuan Casino & Resort’s Showcase Theatre. Tickets $75 at the Sycuan Gift Shop (619) 445-6002 ext. 1139.
Friday, December 19, at 8 p.m.
Brian Setzer’s Xmas Xtravaganza performs at Trump 29’s Spotlight Showroom. Tickets
$25 – 40. Call (866) 878-6729.
Friday, December 26, at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. George Lopez performs at Trump 29’s Spotlight Showroom. Tickets $45 – 55. Call (866) 878-6729.
Wednesday, December 31, at 10 p.m.
New Years Eve Party at Soboba Casino’s
AC’s Lounge. Tickets $15 single, $25 per couple. The rock group “Spank” will perform. Call (866) 4-soboba ext 311.
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Karaoke with Pete Pattynama in Casino Pauma’s Red Parrot Lounge. Call (760) 742-2177.
’Twas the Night in the Casino
by Bill Burton
’Twas the night before Christmas, I hit the Casino, I went there to play, much more than just Keno.
e dealers were assigned to their tables with care. Chatting with patrons who were gambling there.
I walked to the slots and started to play.
I had a feeling this would be my special day.
I put in my coins and gave the handle a yank. AsthecoinsstarteddroppingIheardthemgo“Clank.” The wheels started spinning, they whirled and they
glowed.
Alas! I saw three 7’s, lined up in a row.
e lights started ashing, the bells all were ringing, Out came the Jackpot with that old familiar jingling. I reached down and scooped up all of my winnings. I headed for the tables, I couldn’t stop grinning.
A table was open so I sat for Blackjack,
Put down money for chips and purchased a stack. e dealer was smiling, I was having such fun. Drew a Jack then an Ace, I had twenty- one!
Now o to Roulette, but which numbers to choose? e way things were going I just couldn’t lose.
I watched the ball spinning, it clicked and it popped. Right into my number, that little ball dropped.
“ irty- ve to one,” the dealer pushed me my chips. en she said, “ anks!” for the toke that I ipped. en out on the oor, I heard such a clatter.
I rushed to the Craps table, to see what was the matter.
ere was this fat guy so lively and quick,
I thought to myself, he sure looks like Saint Nick. I watched the dice as they ew from his hand. He made his point, every time they’d land.
“Place the six and the eight and a dollar on YO!” He blew on the dice before letting them go. “To some these dice are more fun than toys.
I almost forgot, hard six for the Boys!”
He handled the bones so smooth and so swift. e timing was right, to ask for a gift.
“Oh Santa, please share some of your lucky charms.” He whispered to me, as he took my arm.
“If you want to keep winning any game, even dice, Just listen to Santa and heed my advice.”
“I’ve learned from the Experts, Burton, Dancer, and Wong.
e secret of winning is to practice hard and long.”
“You must use your head and this is no fable.
If your luck starts to turn, you must leave the table.” In the blink of an eye he was headed for the door.
I pleaded with Santa,“Please, please tell me more!”
He called back to me, as he ew out of sight.
“Every day will be Christmas, if you learn to play the
game Right!”
I wish you all a Happy Holiday and a “Lucky” New Year! Editor: anks to Clement Moore and Bill Burton
Bill Burton is the Casino Gambling Guide and columnist for the Internet portal About.com. He also writes for several national gambling publications. He is the author of Get the Edge at Low Limit Texas Hold’em available for $15 postage paid, at Bill Burton, P.O. Box 310299, Newington, CT 06131-0299 or online at: http://www.BillBurton.com. Bill Burton’s website is located at: http://casinogambling.about.com.