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Southern California casinos o er sparkling gaming halls, the latest The Envelope(s), Please!
slot machines, bingo, blackjack, poker, o -track betting, fantastic
dining, incredible headlining entertainment, and some are even world-class resorts with beautiful accommodations, rst-class service, and championship golf courses.
So what does it take to be “ The Best?” Thousands of Southern California Gaming Guide readers and casino players cast their votes in July and August this year to determine the Best of Southern California Gaming. And it appears our readers love casino resorts. Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Harrah’s Rincon Resort & Casino emerged the favorites. And we noticed some surprising results as well. Judging from reader comments, casino players look for substance and value. And, of course, winning at a casino influences their votes.
BEST OVER-ALL CASINO
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino Pechanga Resort & Casino
Fantasy Springs Casino (Tie)
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort (Tie)
BEST CONCERT VENUE
Viejas Casino
Pechanga Resort & Casino Pala Casino Resort & Spa
BEST ENTERTAINMENT
Pala Casino Resort & Spa Pechanga Resort & Casino Viejas Casino
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BEST RESORT ROOMS
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort Pechanga Resort & Casino (Tie)
Pala Casino Resort & Spa (Tie)
BEST CASINO RESORT
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino Pechanga Resort & Casino
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort
LUCKIEST CASINO
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino Valley View Casino
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort
BEST BINGO
Sycuan Resort & Casino
San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino Fantasy Springs Casino
Conducted from July 1, 2004 to August 31, 2004, we accepted completed surveys either mailed to us from our printed survey in the July issue, or lled out online at our web site at www. eGamingGuide.com. e 2004 Best of Southern California Gaming winners represent Southern California casino player choices. ere were ve ties this year, and for the second year in a row, the big award winner was Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino with a total of 18 rst and second place awards.
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort took 13 awards, while Pechanga Resort & Casino earned 12 awards. Valley View Casino and Fantasy Springs Casino each received six awards. Sycuan Resort & Casino and Pala Casino Resort & Spa each received four awards. Viejas Casino received three awards, and Soboba Casino and San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino were award winners. Of course, we believe all Southern California casinos are winners! And your favorite slots? ey’re listed as well, along with all the winners of the 2004 Best of Southern California Gaming!
