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only you—Southern California casino players—can determine the best casinos and games. We know these awards go to the best of the best, as all Southern California casinos are winners.
Congratulations to all 2008 Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Award casino and slot winners! In order to indicate your preferences each year, we feature three levels of awards: First place—the casino or slot that received the most votes; and Second and ird places, which were close behind in the voting. is year we had only one tie for the Best Blackjack award.
ank you, every one of you who took the time to ll out surveys online and by mail. Each year, the number of surveys we receive grows. As a thank you for sending us your completed surveys, we have an annual drawing to give away fun prizes. On page 20, check out the list of Reader’s Poll Contest Winners to nd out who won this year’s exciting four cash prizes totaling $3,000, and the 40 winners of fantastic new Phantom EFX computer games, Reel Deal Casino Millionaire’s Club and Reel Deal Slots Blackbeard’s Revenge. Look for the photos of the cash winners in our November 2008 issue. And you will also be able to read about our lucky cash winners’ favorite casinos and games.
In October there are some thrilling casino promotions not to be missed. Read our Don’t Miss List on page 7—a must-read each month for the best bets at Southern California casinos. And be sure you read about the Players Club Promotions for October beginning on page 28. ere are promotions for lots of cash, Lexus Hybrids, department store shopping sprees, and a lot more.
And you also will want to know about the exciting fall events including football promotions, Oktoberfest, and Halloween fun at the casinos all included on our Gaming News pages starting on page 8.
Just a brief, but heartfelt acknowledgement—San Diego County, where our o ce is located, is home to U. S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, where marines deploy and return from their tours of duty. Many of us have friends and loved ones who are serving abroad, particularly in the extreme dangers of Iraq and Afghanistan. We salute those men and women of the U.S. Marine Corps and all armed services and look forward to welcoming them back to Southern California. May you all ease back into your lives here with your loved ones.
Enjoy the Southern California autumn, and always remember to keep your play fun at the casino!
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Sixth Annual Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Awards
Volume 7, Number 10 • October 2008
This year marks our sixth annual Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Awards—your choices for best casinos and slots in Southern California. Casino awards and best slots are all here and begin on page 17. We’re certain your favorite casinos and slot creators are thrilled to have your votes, as
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