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THoliday Dreams
his month, writer Cee Stuart introduces us to the newest slot phenomena—Powerball slots! Ground-breaking Powerball slots have nine progressives that you can win in di erent combinations. You can even win all nine with one bet. Plus, of course, there’s the cool $500,000
top jackpot. Read all about these thrilling new games starting on page 16.
May brings several holidays. First, we love to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (on May 5th, of course) and Southern California casinos have a bounty of south of the border entertainment and food and drink specialties. Read about the Cinco de Mayo events we learned about before press time on page 8.
lists May poker action at Southern California Indian casinos.
Something You May Not Know: I’ll do a reverse Chris Matthews and tell you something you may not know. Look during the next few months in casinos and on television for a big push on Blackjack. Yes, one of the best casino games (with one of the best player’s edge) is about to become the new poker. Nationally televised Blackjack tournaments, and a new promotion of the exciting card game is coming soon.
And, again, thank you for all your letters, e-mails and calls. I value hearing how much readers enjoy the Southern California Gaming Guide! Continue to let us know what you want to read. You will see some of your suggestions in the Southern California Gaming Guide soon.
Meanwhile, keep your gaming experience fun, and remember to wager wisely at the casinos!
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And don’t forget Mother’s Day—May 14th. It’s a
great day to celebrate mom and treat her to brunch,
lunch or dinner at your favorite
casino. Southern California “Look during the next few the Easter holiday weekend, casinos have great feasts, months in casinos and on two very lucky Southern
May also brings our national
day of remembrance—Memorial
Day, this year May 29th—when
we honor those who have
served the nation. We take this
opportunity to acknowledge and
thank all Southern California
servicemen and women, and welcome back those who are just returning home.
Do you have some holiday dreams? Are they casino dreams? While we never know when big jackpots will hit, last month during
television for a big push on Blackjack. Yes, one of the best casino games (with one of the best player’s edge) is about
to become the new poker. Nationally televised Blackjack tournaments, and a new promotion of the exciting card
game is coming soon.”
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entertainment, bingo events, poker tournaments, and even special promotions for moms to enjoy. Read about just a few of the casino Mother’s Day celebrations on page 7.
Californians won big Wheel of Fortune® jackpots at Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino and at Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort. You can read about them on page 7, and see their happy faces on page 30.
Poker players, don’t miss the third of a four-part series of articles on playing big tournament poker, notably the World Series of Poker®.
Jim Mercurio, our resident poker writer’s column is on page 10, and check out page 11, Poker Plays that
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