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CSelebrate the Lunar New Year 2006: The Year of the Dog!
outhern California casinos are preparing giveaway at the Fireside Stage. Six winners will be And at Sycuan Resort & Casino, join in on the fantastic dining, tournaments and events to drawn for a share of $25,000: four for $2,500; one Chinese New Year Celebration on January 29, 2006 usher in the Lunar New Year on January 29th. for $5,000; and one for $10,000. To earn entries, Club at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., featuring Nguyen Hong Nhung,
Here are a few exciting events we learned about at press time. Check your favorite casino for more exciting Lunar New Year celebrations.
From January 29–February 13, Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino celebrates the Chinese New Year in style with Traditional Lion and Dragon Dances, a total of $35,000 in cash drawings and a 2006 Lexus giveaway! Club Barona members are eligible and membership is free.
At 6:30 p.m. on January 29, Barona kicks o its casino-wide Chinese New Year celebration with a traditional Lion and Dragon Dance Ceremony and a $10,000 Giveaway!
At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13, the pageantry of the Traditional Lion and Dragons Dance returns to the casino oor, leading into a $25,000 cash
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Barona members must have a qualifying hand during the promotional period on identi ed table games: Baccarat (Natural Nine), Mini Baccarat (Natural Nine), Pai Gow (Full House or Better), and Blackjack (suited 21).
Following the cash giveaway, one winner will be drawn for a 2006 Lexus. To enter the drawing for the Lexus, Club Barona members earn one entry for every
500 points accumulated on their Club Barona card during the promotional period ( January 29 through February 13). New members receive ve free entries. Current members who bring a friend (who signs up as a new member) also receive ve free entries. Club Barona members may redeem one free entry per day from January 29 through February 13. Guests must be present to win all prizes.
Tuan Anh, Phi Nhung, Tran u Ha, Shayla and comedians Le Tin & Kieu Oanh and live band Hoang Nghia Y2K. Tickets are on sale for $20 at the Sycuan Resort & Casino Gift Shop or call 619-659-3380. Check with Sycuan for other Lunar New Year events.
January 27–30, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort brings in the Year of the Dog with a four-day long celebration on the casino oor. Oriental Fantasy with Chinese Acrobats will perform several free shows near Table Games at 1 p.m. (Sunday only),
4 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. Shows include the Chinese Lion dance, New Year parades, jar balancing, plate spinning, foot juggling and rope spinning. In addition, the International Buffet will o er an enhanced seafood menu, including oysters, crab legs and other delights!
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down to his last few dollars when he put $10 into
a California Megabucks® dollar slot machine
at Table Mountain Casino near Fresno. When
the jackpot came up flashing, he wasn’t sure what
was happening. In moments, he found out he was the lucky winner of the
store. California Megabucks is $1 reel spinner with various classic slot games including Double Diamond, Five Times Pay, etc. The progressive jackpot starts at $3 million and builds as players
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