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July 2007 Editorial
TLucky Winners, Lucky Day?
his July issue is chock full of winners. So far, 2007 has been a fantastic year for casino players with loads of slot jackpots and incredible car and cash promotion wins. Starting on page 18, you can see over 30 winners of thrilling slot jackpots and luxury and specialty cars. Every month we feature the latest winners at your favorite casinos on
our Winner’s page. ese are winners of casino promotions and slot jackpots of $10,000 and over. Readers tell us their goal is to see their photo on our Winners page. Will you be a lucky winner?
and 36 copies of the hottest casino computer games from award-winning Phantom EFX.
Remember you can also ll out the survey online at www. eGamingGuide.com. All surveys must be returned no later than July 31st for the drawing for prizes on September 15th. Cash prize winners will be contacted by telephone or e-mail, and winners of the Phantom EFX games will receive their prizes in the mail. All contest winners will be listed in the October 2007 issue, and online, along with the awards of the 2007 Best of Southern California Gaming. e survey and contest rules are on pages 5 and 6.
Meanwhile,staycoolinJuly,keepyourplayfunatthe casinos,andmayyouhaveluckeverydayoftheyear.
And if you believe in the power of sevens, you may indeed want to try your luck this month—the seventh month of the year, on the seventh day of the month—7-7-07—which also falls on Saturday, the seventh day of the week. Many think this may be the luckiest day of the millennium. You can read about the lore and history of the number seven in the article, The Power of Sevens on page 16, and check out the casino events scheduled for 7-7-07
that we learned about at presstime on page 22. Will 7-7-07 be your lucky day?
And nally, on page 5 you’ll nd the 2007 Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Poll survey. Fill it out completely and mail it back to us, and you may win an exciting prize. Our prizes this year are your favorite—cash! is is our fth annual survey.
Youwillhaveachancetowinoneof40prizesincluding twotopprizesof$1,000each,twoprizesof$500each,
July 2007 Gaming News
JGuly Fourth Celebrations at Southern California Casinos
et ready for summer fun at Southern California casinos with July Fourth celebrations. Fireworks, free concerts, giveaways, tournaments, special bu et menus, and more are happening at your favorite casinos. e following are just a few Fourth of July events at
11 a.m.–4:45 p.m.) or $17.99 for dinner (served 5 p.m.–9 p.m.). No reservations needed. Or if you’re in the mood for ne dining, try Fiore Steak and Seafood. In addition to the regular menu, Fiore is o ering an Independence Day special of braised Kobe short ribs and tenderloin of beef, served with potato terrine for
$39. Fiore is open for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations are suggested.
At Casino Pauma, players will have a chance to win $1,000 at four drawings at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and can enjoy live entertainment from noon to 4 p.m.
At Viejas Casino don’t miss the Fourth of July Specials at the Harvest Buffet. Enjoy a special $16.95 menu on July 4th with Smoked BBQ St. Louis Style Ribs, Slow- Roasted Prime Rib and Chilled King Crab Legs.
Check out your favorite casino’s Fourth of July events.
the International Rescue Committee, organizations whose goals include raising public awareness and
providing aid to the survivors of Darfur.
Don Cheadle, an accomplished
poker player, and Annie Duke, who has more than $4 million
in tournament winnings, are committed to raising both public awareness about the tragedy in Darfur and funds to aid
its victims.
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Southern California casinos.
At Soboba Casino, join the Independence
Day Celebration, a free concert featuring Earth, Wind & Fire on July 3rd at the Soboba Arena. Stay for the reworks after the concert.
And on July 4th, don’t miss the continuing celebrations where Club Soboba players can
redeem points for a commemorative 4th of July
T-shirt. Enjoy beads, American ags and lapel
pin giveaways throughout casino, plus Liberty Jackpots from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. when players can
win $10,000 every hour. At 7 p.m. check out the Poker Tournament with a $30 buy-in + $10 entry for
a $3,000 guarantee. And try your luck at the 4th of July Special in Bingo at 9 a.m. in AC’s Lounge—$20 buy-in
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for 20 games paying $250. Every attendee will receive $20 free slot play, a free T-shirt and dauber.
Celebrate your independence from the kitchen and grill at Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort on July 4th. The International Buffet is serving up an Independence Day special that’s loaded
with All-American favorites like prime rib, barbecued pork ribs, fried chicken, grilled steak, beef brisket, bacon-wrapped pork loin, roasted corn on the cob, barbecued baked beans, and dozens of additional
items, topped o by terri c desserts. is all-you-can-eat feast is o ered at the low price of $13.99 for lunch (served
ou can follow the action of the 2007 World Series of Poker® at
www.worldseriesofpoker.com. Currently underway at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, the 55-event series will culminate in the Main Event on July 6th. e winner of the Main
Eventhastraditionallybeengiventheuno cialtitleofpokerworldchampion.
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is year a special charity event, Ante Up For Africa, with a list of Hollywood stars that includes Don Cheadle, Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Tilley, Hank Azaria, George Clooney, Matt Damon, George Lopez, Danny Masterson, Mekhi Phifer, Ray Romano, Adam Sandler, James Woods, Gina Gershon, Shannon Elizabeth, Willie Garson and Brad Garrett and top poker professional Jennifer Harman plan to play on July 5th at the 38th annual World Series of Poker.
e Ante Up for Africa tournament is designed by Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and poker pro Annie Duke to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. It will begin at 4 p.m. July 5th at
the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and will be followed by a private party for tournament participants at the Rio’s famed Voodoo Lounge.
e tournament is open to anyone 21 years of age or older. Seating is limited, and those who want to participate are encouraged to pre-register for the event at www.worldseriesofpoker.com/anteup
While donations are not required to
participate, Ante Up For Africa participants
are being asked to contribute half of their tournament winnings to the ENOUGH Project and
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