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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
Gaming News (Continued)
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May 2006
CMillioni$er $500,000 Jackpot Won on Lodi Woman’s Anniversary
armelee Wolf of Lodi celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary in a big way, when
she won a $500,000 jackpot on a penny Millioni$er slot machine at Jackson Rancheria
Casino & Hotel near Sacramento on April 4.
Ms. Wolf said she had brought $100 to the casino and was down to her last $2 around 2 p.m. when she played the
maximum bet, 200 pennies, on her favorite Millioni$er penny slot machine and hit the Grand Hyperlink Jackpot. “I let out a small scream and the gentleman next to me had to reassure me that I had really won the money,”
she said.“I was shaking so bad, he told me to hold on to him.”
e Millioni$er penny machine is Ms. Wolf ’s favorite machine. Ms. Wolf was an administrative assistant at a
Lodi packing plant before she retired. Her husband is a maintenance supervisor at a cannery, where he has worked for 38 years. He plans to retire in two years, although this windfall may change those plans. eir immediate plans for the money, which is paid in 20 annual installments, is to pay o some bills and take a couple of the grandchildren toDisneyland.“Dreamsdocometrue,”shestated.
You can play Millioni$er in Southern California at Valley View Casino, Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, Soboba Casino, Pala Casino Resort & Spa, Spa Resort Casino, and Spotlight 29 Casino.
Pictured right: Carmelee Wolf, with her $500,000 Millioni$er Hyperlink Jackpot check.
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations at Southern California Casinos
elebrate Cinco de Mayo at your favorite Southern California Casino! e At Soboba Casino, strolling Mariachis will be throughout the casino on May 5th, Oasis Lounge at Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort will feature Latin along with A Little Bit of Soul at 9 p.m. at AC’s Sport Lounge.
entertainment starring popular entertainer Olga Breeskin. is triple- And Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will celebrate the 3rd Annual Grandest
threat Latin performer (violinist/singer/dancer), along with her band, Noches Latinas, is a star attraction at many Las Vegas showrooms, including the Fiesta and Showboat Casinos. Breeskin will perform from 8 p.m. – midnight. ere is no cover charge, and guests must be 21 and older to attend. e Cabana Cove will be sizzling with the lovely Cuevo Girls who will appear from 9 p.m. – midnight. ere will be Latin food and drink specials. And, if you’re in the mood for great Mexican food, check out the San Luis Rey Café for Cinco de Mayo specials.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta from noon to 8 p.m., with hot seat giveaways, piñatas lled with cash and live free entertainment throughout the casino featuring local favorite Lupita Castro and the Mariachi Santa Cecilia. Coco y Su Pandilla will be emceeing the event. Plus, the Trio Los Tres Reyes opens for Latin bombshell Lorena Herrera in two performances at the Fantasy Lounge at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (21 and older only). Tickets are $35.
Check with your favorite casinos for Cinco de Mayo events.