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June 2010 Gaming News
Barona Awards $1.2 Million Star WarsTM MegaJackpot®
arona Resort & Casino awarded an incredible $1,258,856 MegaJackpot® on a penny Star WarsTM slot on Wednesday, May 12th. e winner said he is a regular visitor to Barona and chose the winning machine because he is a fan of Star WarsTM movies and “likes the bonus
game.” After investing only nine dollars, the MegaJackpot® winner was surprised to nd he had won the top progressive prize.
e prize is the second MegaJackpot® over one million dollars to be paid at Barona. In June of 2007, the casino awarded an impressive $1.5 million MegaJackpot® on a Wheel of Fortune® video nickels progressive game. To date, Barona Resort & Casino has awarded 29 MegaJackpot® prizes totaling nearly $13 million on a variety of IGT progressive slots since 2000.
Pictured right: Frederick H. from San Diego, winner of $1.2 Million Jackpot at Barona Resort & Casino
Tic-Tac-Toe Chicken Defeated at SpotAlight 29 Casino
fter almost 36,000 games of tic-tac-toe, Ginger has nally been defeated at Spotlight 29 Casino! Hong Sy of Los Angeles (pictured left) won $10,000 when she defeated the tic-tac-toe playing chicken on April 29th. Ginger had been fending o challengers since March 1st, with Sy being the rst person to beat the chicken during the two-month period. Sy had played Tic-Tac-Toe Chicken around six times previously, before outwitting Ginger. In March and April, about 600 people per day challenged the chicken to a game of tic-tac-toe. About 70% of the games resulted in a tie. is
was Ginger’s second appearance at Spotlight 29 Casino.
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TCelebrate Dad at the Casino on Father’s Day
ake dad for a day at the casino on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20th, and enjoy a special Father’s Day bu et, a favorite slot or one of several
special events and tournaments taking place in honor of all fathers. Check with your favorite casino for bu et times, and don’t miss the following events we learned about at press time.
At Casino Pauma on Father’s Day, all men can receive a special tape measure at the Palm Club (while supplies last)—and one lucky guy will win $100 free Pauma Play.
15 minutes to a lucky Club Barona member playing with his/her Club Barona card inserted.
At Sycuan Casino this Father’s Day swipe your Club Sycuan card from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for your chance at a great Father’s Day gift including Omaha Steak Gift Cards, bbq tool kits with all the xin’s or tangy bbq sauce with basting brush. Bingo players will receive a stainless steel travel mug with any bingo buy-in (all promotional items available while supplies last). Plus enjoy a Father’s Day bu et for only $10—Paipa’s Oasis Buffet opens at 11:30 a.m.
Play in World Series of Poker® Satellite Tournament at Spotlight 29 Casino
Harrah’s Rincon Opens New Buffet
arrah’s Rincon
is revolutionizing
the bu et as you know it with the grand opening of the Buffet
At Harrah’s Rincon.
On June 13th, Harrah’s
Rincon Casino & Resort will open the doors to the Bu et, a $6.2 million project that sets the stage for an entirely unique food experience. e Bu et will open for lunch following a brief Grand Opening Ceremony.
e new bu et covers 9,000 square feet and has an increased seating capacity of over 30%. It doubles the size of the salad bar and expands the sushi station. Popular items, like made-to-order pasta, will be joined by action stations including freshly- made tortillas, a tandoor oven and BBQ smoker. ose with a sweet tooth will be impressed with the new dessert bar, featuring a selection of ice creams and gelatos, a cotton candy machine. Plus, a pastry chef who puts the nishing touches on all of the baked desserts will be right in front of guests’ eyes.
potlight 29 Casino is o ering a satellite tournament for the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event (WSOP). e satellite will run Saturday, June 5th, at 11 a.m. in the Spotlight 29 Poker Room. e
winner of the satellite tournament will earn a seat in the WSOP Main Event held in Las Vegas in July, as well as $2,000 cash. (Total value is $12,000.) Players may buy in on the day of the tournament for $150. Space is limited. For more details call 760-775-3355. e Spotlight 29 Casino Poker Room features a smoke-free environment with nine tables, with space for 90 players in tournaments and 81 players in live games. e poker room includes an in-room lounge with drinks, snacks, and additional seating, as well as at screen tvs.
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At Barona Resort & Casino, plan a special Father’s Day Bu et at Season’s Fresh Buffet for only $29.95. And don’t miss the Father’s Day Special Edition $20,000 Power Giveaway on Sunday, June 20th, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Barona will give away $1,000 every
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