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Best Casinos 2012
Best of Southern California GamingTM Reader’s Choice Best Casinos 2012 is the tenth annual poll where Southern California Gaming GuideTM readers and casino players voted for Southern California’s Best Casinos. Your votes determined the Best Casino, Best Casino Resort, Luckiest Casino, Best Casino Service, Best Buffet , and more — a total of 15 Best Casino awards.
DuringAugust,wereceivedthousandsofcompletedBestofSouthern California Gaming Reader’s Choice ballots both from the printed ballot that appeared in the August issue of the Southern California Gaming GuideTM and online at eGamingGuide.com. e deadline for submitting ballots was August 31st. All completed ballots were entered into a drawing for 40 exciting prizes. An independent company tallied the ballots and drew the 40 winners at random.
Drawing prizes included cash awards of $500, $400, $300, $200, and $100. And 35 readers each won one copy the new PC game from award-
winning Phantom EFX, Reel Deal Slots: Enchanted Realms. Phantom EFX is the #1 casino genre PC games publisher, and creates slot, casino, and card games for your PC and laptop. With 28 published titles, hundreds of downloadable slot games, mobile phone apps, and two fully thriving online multiplayer casino games, Phantom EFX delivers exciting and entertaining games.
e$500winnerwasCamillaW.ofLosAngeles,andtheothercash winners included: $400 winner Christopher D. of Garden Grove; $300 winner Roger M. of Glendale; $200 winner Ernestine N. of Sylmar; and $100 winner Diane R. of Corona.
e 35 lucky winners of one copy each of the new Phantom EFX Reel Deal Slots: Enchanted Realms are listed below. Congratulations to all the lucky Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice Best Casinos 2012 drawing prizes!
Barbara M. of Hemet Alfred A. of Chula Vista Josie K. of Beverly Hills Maxine J. of Lancaster Helen R. of Apple Valley Paulina A. of Laguna Nigel
Josephine L. of Palm Desert Helen H. of Culver City Louie R. of La Puente Storm S. of Anaheim
Maria C. of Palmdale Paul G. of Torrance
Lezlie S. of Canyon Lake Tiana O. of La Quinta
Minna J. of Palm Desert Andrew P. of West Hollywood Javier R. of Pacoima
Judy F. of Glendale
Nantiya S. of North Hollywood Ken J. of San Bernardino Beverly L. of San Diego
Kim T. of Inglewood
Jowie G. of La Mesa Lori G. of Valencia
Tiffany A. of Temecula Lawrence P. of Beaumont Dorothy B. of San Diego Geraldine Q. of Whittier Komain W. of Downey Myra B. of Burbank
Albert R. of Southgate Priscilla E. of Fountain Valley Tunde T. of Panorama City Mildred W. of La Verne Betty S. of Escondido
October 2012 Table Game and Slot Tournaments
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO RESORT SPA
WEDNESDAYS from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Spin & Win Slot Tournament
Limitedto100participants,5-minutesessions.Buy-infor Tuesdaysareeligibletoplayinthetournament.Over$2,500
SPA RESORT CASINO
TUESDAYS from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tourney Tuesdays $20 Buy-in Slot Tournament
Tournament tickets can be purchased at the Paradise Rewards Club booth. Players can win up to $1,000 cash.
SYCUAN CASINO
MONDAY through THURSDAY, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Slots of Fun Tournament
Club Sycuan members get in on the fast and furious slot action during the Slots of Fun Tournament and win a share of $1,200 in freeplay each week. Exciting tournament rounds will be held every 15 minutes. Registration begins at
11:30 a.m. in the front lobby of the casino.
VALLEY VIEW CASINO & HOTEL
T-Shirt Tuesdays
Earn 100 points or hit any suited blackjack on Tuesdays and receive a collectable Valley View Casino T-Shirt. Collect eight monthly styles throughout the year and receive a free jacket or polo shirt.
$20. 1st place wins $1,000 cash. Session winners receive a voucher to play in a free slot tournament within 30 days.
CASINO PAUMA
MONDAY October 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. $13k Progressive Mini Tournament
Palm Club members who earn 25 points playing slots before 8 p.m. on Mondays are eligible to participate. Prizes range from $250 to $3,000 cash. See Palm Club for details.
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
MONDAY through FRIDAY, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Blackjack Deal of the Decade
Fantasy Rewards Club members actively playing Blackjack who are dealt a natural Blackjack receive an entry form. Deposit entry forms in the drawing barrel from 6 p.m. t0 9 p.m. on October 26th. At 9 p.m., seven names will be drawn to play a game of blackjack for a chance to win from $500 to$250,000.
in prizes available each week.
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO & RESORT
TUESDAY, October 16th, at 3:20 p.m.
$10,000 Blackjack Tournament
Open to all Total Rewards cardholders. Buy-in is $20 for Gold cardholders; Platinum, Diamond and Seven Star cardholders participate for free. Registration from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pit 7. Tournament play begins at 3:20 p.m. Top 5 scores from the Final Round will win prizes, and three drawing winners will each receive $250 in promotional chips.
TUESDAY, October 9th and October 23rd at 4 p.m.
$10,000 Slot Tournament
Register at the Bus Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Buy-in is $20 for Gold cardholders; Platinum, Diamond and Seven Star cardholders participate for free. Winners will be announced at 10 p.m. and the top 100 places win a share of $10,000infreeslotplay.
TUESDAYS from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Slots of Fun Tournament
Fantasy Rewards Club members who earn 10 points on
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