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LHucky 2013!
appy New Year! With our rst issue of the year, we proclaim 2013 a lucky year! Contrarian casino players shun the old superstition of believing 13 is a bad luck number, and embrace it instead as lucky. Lucky 13 — it’s a trend. And Southern California casinos are laying on some awesome promotions to start o the lucky thirteenth year
of the twenty- rst century — some we’ve never seen before. See page 18 for Lucky 2013! and nd out why the number 13 has had a bad rap, and how Southern California casinos are making 13 a lucky number.
And when you hit e Big One this year, and we hope you do, you’ll need to know what it will cost — in tax terms, that is. And if you’re very, very lucky and happen to buy a winning lottery ticket in Arizona, did you know you’d be liable for taxes in two states? See page 21 for Winning The Big One: What Will it Cost?, for information on big jackpot, casino prize and lottery taxes. Wouldn’t we all welcome paying Uncle Sam?
Check out the new Hot Slot on page 27. Aristocrat is taking players on the ride of their lives in Cash Express Gold ClassTM. Cash Express Gold Class is a totally new slot with two new features and randomly awarded jackpots.
is is one wild and thrilling slot experience with an awesome Multiplier Wheel.
Do you make New Year’s resolutions every year? About Gambling contributor, Bill Burton shares his thoughts
about the New Year in Resolve to Play Smarter in 2013, on page 6. Burton’s insights and nuts and bolts approach to casino play makes him a consistent reader favorite.
At the beginning of this great New Year, we want to remind you that when we created the Southern California Gaming GuideTM in 2002, we established this free monthly newspaper as an advocate for Responsible Gaming. Making news available about Southern California casinos and exciting slots is a fun service to casino players, and judging from your responses in letters, phone calls, and emails over the years, we know the Gaming Guide delivers what you want to read. Gaming is entertainment, and intended to be an experience to enjoy. In this challenging economy it is important to remember to play responsibly and always keep your casino play fun.
We have a great year of issues planned for 2013, with lots of exciting features to keep you current on what’s happening at Southern California casinos. Our sta , contributors and I wish you a fantastic — and lucky 2013. May you have good health and love in your life, and may all your casino dreams come true.
Remember to wager wisely always, and keep your play fun at the casinos!
Volume 12, Number 1 • January 2013
Publisher/Editor
Théon Banos Cross
Vice President Operations Fenn Cross
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Kevin Burk
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