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September 2006 Gaming News
SGolden Acorn Casino Plans New Hotel
ituated right off Interstate 8, between San Diego and El Centro on the Campo Indian Reservation, about 35 minutes from San Diego,
San Diego County’s Golden Acorn Casino attracts casino players from near and far. Known for its exciting promotions, variety of slots, and great service, Golden Acorn Casino is a favorite of Southern California casino players.
On July 28th the Campo Band of Kumeyaay Indians, owners of Golden Acorn Casino, announced plans to build a hotel. e new hotel will be a boon to the area, and a beacon for travelers from all over Southern California. Currently, the nearest accommodation in the area is a 16-room motel east of the casino in the community of Boulevard.
e 150-room hotel is planned to be built on the huge Golden Acorn Casino parking lot. e tribe already has an approved environmental study for an 89-room hotel, and will seek approval for the planned
150-room structure. e architect for the Campo project is Seattle-based Group West. e proposed three-story hotel will be built in an arcing semicircle from the front of the freeway-side of the casino, and could be under construction by November. e project will also add a steakhouse restaurant and
entertainment lounge, pool, and eventually an RV park and bowling alley.
FBarona Valley Ranch Player Wins $112,003 Wheel of Fortune® Jackpot
ollowing her instincts worked wonders for one Chula Vista woman when she landed a $112,003 top MegaJackpots® award on a quarter Wheel of Fortune® slot machine at Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino on August 10th.
going to win,” she said.“I’ve played this machine before and I really like it.”
e lucky winner plans to use her winnings to make additions to her house, giving her the space she has always wanted. You can see Mrs. Rubalcava and her check on page 30.
public education about and funding of peer-reviewed research on disordered gambling.
Although the vast majority of Americans enjoy the entertainment option of gambling without experiencing any adverse e ects, a small percentage are unable to control their wagering on sporting events, lotteries, casino games, horse or dog racing, bingo and other gambling activities.
Enjoy your time at the casino, and always keep your play fun.
Eulogia Rubalcava sat down to play at the winning quarter slot right after her husband had stepped aside, and in just a short time, she hit the jackpot!
EKeep Your Play Fun
Mrs. Rubalcava had come for Barona Valley Ranch’s awarding-winning international Ranch House Bu et when she won the jackpot. “I just felt as though I was
very month the Southern California Gaming Guide reminds you about gaming responsibly, from the advice of our contributors in their articles, to news of the help line at the California Council on Problem Gambling (see page 5).
Last month the American Gaming Association and more than 100 casino and gaming companies across the nation focused on encouraging employees, patrons and the public to “Be Responsible. Get Educated,” during the ninth annual Responsible Gaming Education
Week that ran from August 7–11.
More than 140,000 “Keep it Fun” responsible
gaming awareness wristbands were sold in preparation
for week-long event. e easily recognizable bright orange wristbands, available in both English and Spanish versions, debuted during last year’s event, and have been popular among gaming industry employees and patrons ever since. Proceeds from sales of the wristbands, which sell for $1 apiece, continue to support the National Center for Responsible Gaming, the only organization devoted exclusively to
Lucky Player Spins a $102,882 Wheel of Fortune® Jackpot at
WSpa Resort Casino
hile on a casino getaway with her mother and sister, Lindsey Rae Tory turned her a nity for shiny objects into a $102,882 top MegaJackpots® award at the Spa Resort Casino on July 28th.
the win.” e jackpot will make life easier she added. Ms. Tory plans to use her new fortune to pay bills and further her personal goals You can see lucky Ms. Tory on the Winners page (page 30).
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e 24-year-old Duarte resident took a spin at the Wheel of Fortune® quarters slot machine because her sister always plays Wheel of Fortune®. “ e machine was shiny and caught my eye,” said Ms. Tory. “I rarely gamble. I was just hoping to win $200,” said the
vocational specialist who walked away with more than 500 times as much.
e lucky winner played just $25 in the machine when she hit the MegaJackpots® top award. “It was a dream,” said Ms. Tory. “My sister had to point out
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