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warding o evil, and most American sheri ’s badges are seven-pointed. Here’s another: Did you know that seven is the number of spots on a garden-variety ladybug? at’s probably why so many people think the little creatures are lucky. And if you are the seventh son of a seventh son— well, good fortune-wise, you’ve already got it made.
For many of us, perhaps the most familiar fortunate sevens are to be found on dice. We can trace the existence of dice back into ancient history when marked bones were used in telling one’s fortune and in games of chance. Of course, rolling a lucky seven in craps has always
been a widespread and powerful symbol of good luck in gaming. From this popular dice game lucky seven has provided the name for some of the most familiar and popular slot machines you can play. You’re sure to nd Lucky 7s®, Sizzling 7s®, Red Hot 7s®, Crystal Sevens®, Blazing 7sTM and many more seven-themed slots in any casino you visit.
Lucky Sevens at Play and in Love
is year, large numbers of gaming fans around the country are already planning to take a chance on the luck of number seven on July 7th. At least one casino, the Hard Rock in Biloxi, Mississippi has chosen July 7th as the lucky day for reopening its doors after its devastation by Hurricane Katrina nearly two years ago. Casino resort and hotel bookings throughout the world are higher than usual for the weekend that includes this auspicious SFaAtNuTr-d3a2y,47w8ithSocsealouGatsmiantgsoJmune lo6ca/t1i8o/n0s7in1S2o:3u9thPerMn California and Las Vegas.
ere are people who are also taking advantage of the good fortune surrounding the triple sevens. Many engaged couples—actress Eva Longoria of Desperate Housewives and her ancé Tony Parker are among them—believe in the positive power of seven seriously enough to make July 7,
2007 their wedding date. Reservations at most churches and other popular sites for wedding ceremonies have been completely lled since the latter half of 2006, and wedding planners, caterers, hotels, and resorts have reported similar booked-solid circumstances in their calendars.
for their weddings, including invitations, rings, catering, and owers.
A Lucky Day at the Casino?
Southern California is no di erent when it comes to making the most of this lucky day. You will nd a choice of Lucky 7 promotions and activities at casinos throughout the region, so be sure to check page 22 for an exciting triple seven casino event.
According to sources of wedding statistics, there are usually about 12,000 wedding ceremonies taking place on a typical Saturday in July. As of this writing, well over 30,000 couples expect to begin their married lives surrounded by the aura of good fortune on July 7th of this year. Given the shortage of more conventional wedding locations, earlier this year Wal*Mart announced a contest that o ers seven couples the opportunity to hold their
Pagwee1dding ceremonies in the mega-store’s garden area in any city on July 7th. e lucky couples receive all services
Of course, for many people luck is simply a matter of personal attitude, and they’re likely to consider any day that feels right to them as their lucky day, no matter what the date may be. But if the number seven is your lucky charm, take a chance and on Saturday, July 7, 2007 join others like you who believe in this powerful number. You might even want to order a Lucky Seven cocktail (a half ounce each of vodka, Amaretto, Triple Sec, rum, Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, and sloe gin, with splashes of cranberry, orange, and lime juice) and o er up a toast to the power of sevens. a reminder: for many others in the world, 2008
Finally,
o ers another highly auspicious date. Eight or Ba in Chinese sounds like Fa, which has the meaning of making a fortune. As an odd number, seven is not considered lucky in Chinese tradition. So if not seven but eight is your lucky number, August 8, 2008 is the auspicious day to note on next year’s calendar.
Anna Tennant has played slots in San Diego County, Monte Carlo, Germany, France, Portugal, New England, and Las Vegas, and believes she is very lucky.
Stephen STILLS
Sun., July 22, 6 pm Tickets: $29-59
K.D. Lang & lyle lovett
Fri., July 27, 8 pm Tickets: $49-89
Clay Aiken & Orchestra
Sun., August 5, 6 pm Tickets: $39-59
Gipsy Kings
Fri., August 31, 8 pm Tickets: $49-89
Vince Gill & Amy Grant
Sun., September 9, 7 pm Tickets: $39-89
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Must be 21 to play in casino. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino reserves the right to modify or cancel any promotion at any time. See Club Fantasy for promotion details.
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