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information or a special invitation or reward. Originally used in the automotive industry, QR codes are an o shoot of barcode technology, and when you see them in an
ad in this paper, they are always worth connectingto.
Casino Web Site Deals &
Information
Check out your favorite Southern
California casino websites for their
latest event news. You can also
purchase tickets to concerts at casino
websites. But check before you do, to
see if you are eligible for a players club comp
or discount. And if you haven’t done so already, check out the Southern California Gaming Guide website, TheGamingGuide.com, where you can play free games and sometimes enter drawings for cash and prizes.
Gaming Tutorials and Previews
Even before you go to the casino, you may want to check out game tutorials. For instance, if you don’t know how to play Baccarat, see how the game is played, learn the rules and be ready when you sit down to play at the casino. Or you may want to see new slots in action. YouTube was
founded in 2005 and is still one of the best sites for video on the web.
Casino E-mail Offers & News
Many casinos communicate with their players club players via e-mail to remind them of monthly free play o ers about to expire, and special casino events or promotions. You may even receive e-mail blasts—messages that will relate casino news and special o ers in
realtime.
Tweets
Even if you’re not a huge fan of social media, Twitter may become one of your go-to sites. Some casinos are very active Tweeters and some of their players even more
so. Many readers tell us they hear about “hot” game streaks from other casino players in real time via Twitter.
Mobile Apps
Slot makers have taken advantage of mobile
app technology, giving casino players a favorite play for fun (no money involved, of course) slot experience
right on your iPhone or Android phone. Casino apps provide casino information right on your mobile devices. Mobile apps are available also for tablets, like the iPad. Aristocrat has award-winning mobile apps of some of its huge player-favorite slots. And Phantom EFX has created mobile apps for WMS Gaming’s classic slots. Just go to the iTunes Store and for a few dollars you can enjoy the fun of playing a slot, right in the palm of your hand!
So, be an analog player no more. Join the digital world and you’ll enjoy the casino and all it has to o er.
TAribal Gaming Generates $7.5 Billion for California’s Economy
September 2012 Gaming News (Continued)
study released on August 8th, found that Tribal Government Gaming creates more than 52,000 jobs, nearly non-gaming operations provide an additional $47 million a half billion in revenues, and supports local communities and non-gaming tribes. e study, conducted by in state and local revenues.
Beacon Economics and commissioned by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), surveyed Tribal government gaming has provided $818 million in
gaming and non-gaming tribes across the state, including a cross section of large and small casinos in urban and rural markets with a range of amenities including hotels, restaurants, retail establishments and entertainment venues. e study found that Indian gaming operations provide signi cant bene ts throughout California’s economy.
critical support to non-gaming tribes. Revenue generated by tribal gaming provides essential support to non-gaming tribes, funding a range of services including education, health care, and housing. Non-gaming tribes receive up to $1.1 million annually from the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund. To date, the analysis shows that $818 million has been distributed to help reduce the reliance of non-gaming tribes on state and local governments.
California gaming tribes foster safe and healthy communities, and active philanthropic giving. Many California gaming tribes sponsor police and re departments to relieve strained county o cials and protect tribal and non-tribal community members, according to the report. Tribal gaming revenues also support local health and dental clinics for tribal and non-tribal residents in critical areas where these services are not readily available. e study also reports that gaming tribes often serve as the most important sources of philanthropic giving in their surrounding communities.
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“California tribes made a promise to California voters: we promised we would provide for our people and land as governments, we would provide jobs for our people and our neighbors, we would be good neighbors sharing responsibility for services like re and police and environmental protection, as well as supporting non- pro ts and public entities that contribute to the quality of life in our regions,” said Daniel J. Tucker, Chairman of CNIGA. “ is is our rst report card, and I am proud of it. We have done well for our people, our neighbors, local and state governments and California taxpayers, as well as providing nancial assistance for 71 other tribes to assist them in building a foundation for economic independence.”
“Our analysis shows that California tribal government gaming has a $7.5 billion annual impact, and supports more than fty-two thousand jobs for state residents,” said Chris ornberg, Founding Partner of Beacon
Economics. “ e bene ts are broad-based and state- wide: including tribes and tribal members, non- tribal members, local economies and state and local government budgets. As today’s economy improves and discretionary spending rises, the magnitude of these e ects can be expected to grow.”
Among the study’s key ndings: Tribal gaming generates $7.5 billion for California’s economy. In 2010 alone, $7.5 billion in economic activity was supported by Indian gaming operations. California tribal gaming creates more than fty-two thousand jobs, and $2.7 billion in income for Californians. e study estimates that upwards of 80% of casino employees are non-tribal members, and nds that many tribal gaming jobs are lled by lower-skilled workers, those hurt most by the economic downturn. Tribal gaming generates $467 million in revenues, supporting essential local and state services. According to the study,
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