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September 2010 Gaming News
NLew LIT Lounge Opens at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
abor Day weekend, September 4th to 6th, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is unveiling its latest showcase, the LIT lounge. Inside the ultra-modern and plush lounge, guests will nd a large rectangular bar that spills out into
the casino oor. e lounge features 24 state-of-the-art Bally Game Maker video poker machines and a host of oversized lcd at screen televisions and two giant drop-down projection screens, perfect for watching sporting events with friends.
e bar-top video poker games are the rst of their kind, connecting with Fantasy Springs’ player tracking system so when Fantasy Rewards members insert their club cards into the games, they may see the option of participating in various promotions to earn free slot play and other prizes. Instead of checking point balances and downloading credits on one’s players card from a separate monitor next to the machine, the game window on the bar-top machine simply expands and contracts so the player can see his or her status, or hide it for privacy. e 24 new machines o er casino guests an array of games on one machine. Each has nine video poker games, several keno options, blackjack and one video slot machine, all at one station.
e stunning color scheme of the room combines rich reds, purples and gold together with muted textures of brushed silver, light maple wood panels and black metallic wall sconces and railings. Members of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians tribal council took a hands-on approach to selecting all of the furnishings and determining the color scheme of the room.
More than 20 new employees were hired to sta LIT. Fantasy Springs is hiring another 30 employees this month to sta its new Asian restaurant, Joy.
LIT will celebrate its grand opening on Labor Day weekend with bands and other surprises. Live bands will play in LIT every Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. e lounge will also feature pay-per-view sporting events including boxing, and the complete NFL Sunday Ticket during football season. ere is no cover charge for LIT unless otherwise stated. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, o ering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at Eagle Falls. Fantasy Springs is conveniently located right o Interstate 10, only minutes from Palm Springs and the Palm Springs International Airport.
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