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It’s 2013, the thirteenth year of the twenty- rst century, and, if you’re like a lot of superstitious believers, it may not be the luckiest year. But there’s a new breed of casino player who believes just the opposite. And they are not in the minority.
Brian R. of Oceanside, says 13 is nothing to be feared. “It’s my lucky number. Has been and always will be,” says the long-time casino player. He believes 2013 is going to be his luckiest year yet. “ is just may be my year to win e Big One,” he a rmed. Luck comes (and goes) for all casino players, many who increasingly share Brian’s
feelings about 13.
But fear of the number 13 has a speci cally recognized
phobia, triskaidekaphobia, a word coined in 1911. J. Paul Getty and Franklin Delano Roosevelt su ered from triskaidekaphobia. Napoleon was also plagued by a dread of 13. Christopher Columbus, too, seems to have been a icted. e superstitious su erers of triskaidekaphobia try to avoid bad luck by keeping away from anything numbered or labeled thirteen. Based on this phobia, airlines typically do not have a 13th row, and most tall buildings do not have a 13th oor.
ere are a number of theories behind the cause of the association between thirteen and bad luck. ey range from 13 turns on a hangman’s noose to thirteen people
at e Last Supper. And what’s the story behind Friday the 13th? On Friday, October 13, 1307, Philip IV of France ordered the arrest of the Knights Templar and seizure of all of their assets based on accusations of heresy. Most were tortured and burned at the stake. is is commonly believed to serve as the origin for the observance of Friday the 13th as an unlucky day.
And then there’s lucky 13. Several successful sports gures have worn the number 13. Football great, Dan Marino, known for passing the 3rd most yards in NFL history, wore the number 13. Wilt Chamberlain wore 13 on his jersey throughout his NBA career. And then there are those contrarian casino players who have found great luck on the
13th day of the month — particularly on Friday the 13th. Southern California casinos are helping to make 2013 a very lucky year for players with some fantastic promotions and events that start right at the beginning
of the year. Yes, there are awesome cash and car giveaways, but there are also some amazing new 2013 opportunities to win that we haven’t seen before.
At Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, it’s the Year of the Millionaire with over $2,000,000 to win! Total Rewards cardholders will earn entries all year for a chance to become a
millionaire. On December 31, 2013, the entries earned since January 1, 2013 will be placed into a drawing
where one person will win $1,000,000 in cash! And you can win a share of $100,000 each month. One Tier Credit equals one entry, and earn triple entries on Tuesdays, where
one Tier Credit equals 3 entries. On the last Saturday of every month,
every hour from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., ve guests will each win $1,000 Free Play. And at 11 p.m., one guest will win $50,000
cash! e rst drawing is January 26th.
e $300,000 Treasure Hunt is at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa and Spa Resort Casino, and from January 1st through March 17th, you could win $85,000 cash! Paradise Rewards Club members receive daily electronic drawing tickets, and earn additional entries through slot and table game play, with 3x entries earned every Monday and Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Drawings will occur on February 10th at Spa Resort Casino, and on March 17th at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. Every half hour from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the drawing days, one person will win $1,000 Paradise Cash Play and a spot in the Grand Prize Finale. At 5:30 p.m., the nalists will each open a Treasure Chest to reveal their prize. Nine winners will receive $1,000 cash, and one winner will receive $85,000 cash!
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