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February 2008 Gaming News
Players Enjoy New Sycuan Non-Smoking Boutique Casino
Looking to provide a smoke-free gaming environment option for its guests, Sycuan Casino opened its new smoke-free, full-featured boutique casino within its main casino in early January. Complete with a separate non- smoking entrance, the smoke-free casino has 550 state-of-the-art slot machines,
10 table games and a 24-table poker room all complemented with a gift shop, cashier’s cage, atm machines and rest rooms. e smoke-free casino is completely sealed o from the rest of the casino with heavy glass doors.
“In a 2004 survey conducted by the California Adult Tobacco Service, nine out of ten Californians (91 percent) said they would be more likely to visit tribal casinos, or would change patronage, if smoking were prohibited,” said Steve Penhall, General Manager of Sycuan Resort and Casino. “With the opening of our smoke-free boutique casino, we believe that Sycuan Casino will be unparalleled in providing a truly smoke-free gambling area that o ers the greatest variety of exciting gaming opportunities and customer services.”
Librarian Wins $104,708 MegaJackpot® at Casino Pauma
Stanley Elman must have read the writing on the wall. e librarian hit a MegaJackpot® top award worth $104,708 on a Wheel of Fortune® quarter slot machine at Casino Pauma on ursday, January 17th.
“Am I dreaming or what?” Elman exclaimed as he hit the jackpot.
“Did I fall asleep?”
Elman had recently read the book,
e Secret. “ e book says to think
positively and you’ll win,” explained
Elman, who had also won $1,400
just two weeks before. e 80-year-
old Monrovia resident loves his job at the Los Angeles Public Library and will continue to work. He plans to pay o bills with his winnings.
“Wheel of Fortune continues to be one of the most popular games for our guests at Casino Pauma,” said Javier Saenz, CEO of Casino Pauma. “We are thrilled for Mr. Elman and his recent jackpot.”
All IGT MegaJackpots are paid in annual installments upon veri cation, except MegaJackpots Instant Winners Jackpots®, which are paid in their entirety upon veri cation.
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