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February 2013 Tribes in the News
TRincon Band Donates $100,000 to Palomar Health Foundation
he Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians donated $100,000 to the Palomar Health “Good health is our most valuable asset as individuals and communities,” said Bo Mazetti, Foundation, which supports Palomar Medical Center and Pomerado Hospital, Chairman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians.“With this gift, the Rincon people are the foundation announced at the end of December. e gift supports the hospital expressing our gratitude for the care we have received in the past and investing in future
chain’s “Building Your Healthcare of the Future” capital campaign, which seeks to raise $55 million.
e Rincon Reservation, in the inland part of northern San Diego County, is served by Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort, owned by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, is part of the reservation.
TChumash Tribe Donates $25,000 to Toys for Tots
“Christmas With e Celts.” Anita Pomerantz of the Central Coast Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign accepted the Tribe’s donation.
“ is donation of $25,000 is truly a blessing and vital to our Central Coast Toys for Tots program,” Pomerantz said in a written statement. “Donations are low, so we have come to rely on the generosity of the Chumash Tribe to cover the purchase of toys for certain age groups. eir dedication and support ensures that no child will go without a toy, and that every child will have a joyous Christmas. On behalf of those children, words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude.”
Central Coast Marine Corps Reserve campaign serves children in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
“An organization like Toys for Tots can have such a positive impact on children during the holidays,” Chumash Tribal Chairman Vincent Armenta said in a written statement.
“We are happy to support their mission through our annual bene t concert.”
e Chumash Foundation, founded in 2005 and governed by the Business Committee,
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healthy living for ourselves and our neighbors.”
e hospital chain opened the new Palomar Medical Center in August 2012 in the
western end of Escondido, replacing a smaller facility near the city center. Pomerado Hospital is in Poway.
he Central Coast Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign received a $25,000 Nearly 7,000 children were registered for the annual program in Santa Barbara and donation from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation at the San Luis Obispo Counties in 2012, she said.
Tribe’s ninth annual Toys for Tots bene t concert in December, which featured Since 1947, Toys for Tots has raised funds and collected toys for families in need. e
has awarded more than throughout the years.
$16 million to local groups, organizations and schools
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 SUNDAY, February 17th
TournEvent of Champions® Panel
You could win an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas and a chance to win $100,000 in the TournEvent of Champions®. e top scoring guests will be invited back for a nal round on Sunday, March 30th to compete for the trip to Las Vegas and the spot in the TournEvent of Champions. Call 760-291-5500 to reserve your spot in the qualifying tournament.
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.
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO RESORT SPA
WEDNESDAYS from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wild Wednesdays Slot Tournament
Just earn 50 points on your Paradise Rewards Club card for a free entry. Sessions held every 15 minutes. e highest score wins $2,500 Cash Play and a Golden Ticket to the Chocolate Factory VIP Slot Tournament in July.
BARONA RESORT & CASINO
TUESDAYS from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Barona’s $100,000 Tournament of Champions
Club Barona members can participate in a weekly slot tournament every Tuesday. e top 100 scores win cash prizes from $100 to $10,000, and the top 25 scores each week will advance for a chance to play in the $100,000 Tournament of Champions in August.
CASINO PAUMA
TUESDAYS from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Two Play Tuesday FREE Slot Tournaments
Palm Club members can participate in two free slot tournaments every Tuesday in February. e morning tournament has a $2,000 prize pool, with a $500 top prize. e evening session has a $3,000 prize pool with a $1,000 t0p prize. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
TUESDAYS from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$70k Grand Prix of Slots Tournament
Fantasy Rewards Club members who earn 10 points on Tuesdaysareeligibletoplayinthetournament.Over$2,600 in prizes available each week. e top 24 scorers from each week’s tournament will play in the Grand Prix Finale Tournament on March 26th, and share in over $38,000 in cash prizes. Space is limited. See Fantasy Rewards Club.
HARRAH’S RINCON
CASINO & RESORT
TUESDAYS, February 5th and February 19th at 3 p.m.
$10,000 Blackjack Tournament
Registration from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pit 7. Tournament play begins at 3:20 p.m. Free for Platinum, Diamond and Seven Star cardholders, $20 buy-in for Gold cardholders. First place prize is $5,000 in live chips.
TUESDAYS, February 12th and February 26th at 4 p.m.
$10,000 Slot Tournament
Register at the Bus Center beginning at 3 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 $10,000 in free slot play.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
FEBRUARY 2013