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slot creators are thrilled to have your votes, as 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 2009 Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Award 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 two ties: both for third place in the Best Bingo and Best Casino Golf Course categories.
is year’s awards are particularly signi cant, as in these constricted nancial times, casino players still nd great value in their best and favorite casino choices. e results of one of the survey write-in questions about the economy’s e ect on casino play indicated an overwhelming response that most casino players still play as often, but search for value at a variety of casinos so they can play longer and enjoy their gaming experiences as much as before—and even more.
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 your completed surveys, we have an annual drawing to give away fun prizes. On page 20, check out the list of Reader’s Choice Award Drawing Winners to nd out who won this year’s exciting four cash prizes totaling $3,000, and the 50 winners of fantastic new Phantom EFX computer games—Reel Deal Casino: Imperial Fortune and Reel Deal Slots: Treasures of the Far East. Look for photos of the cash winners in our November 2009 issue.
In October there are some thrilling casino promotions not to be missed. Read the Don’t Miss List on page 8—a must-read each month for the best bets at Southern California casinos. And be sure you read the Players Club Promotions for October on page 28. You also will want to know about the exciting fall events including football promotions, and Halloween fun at the casinos listed on the Gaming News pages starting on page 10.
Enjoy the Southern California autumn, and always remember to keep your play fun at the casino!
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Seventh Annual
Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Awards
Volume 8, Number 10 • October 2009
This year we celebrate the seventh annual Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Awards—your choices for best casinos and slots in Southern California. Casino and slot awards are all here and begin on page 17. We’re certain your favorite casinos and
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