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From the Publisher...
ood, Glorious, Food! is month, we feature Dazzling Dining at Southern California casinos. e dining is amazing in award-winning casino bu ets, steakhouses, specialty restaurants, and 24/7 cafes, snack bars, delis, noodle shops, sushi bars, and food courts which are all part of the food entertainment at Southern California
casinos. Check out the incredible variety of dining options at fantastic featured casinos. We know you’ll plan a meal soon on your next casino visit after reading about what and where you can indulge your dining desires. e feature begins on page 18.
It’s not too early to begin your 2012 tax preparations, so we feature contributing writer, Gail Anders’ annual tax prep tips on page 6. Gambling winnings are taxable, and since we all want, of course, to keep as much of our winnings as possible, Gail presents a few essential steps to follow to make sure you help yourself when preparing your tax return.
ere are fun holidays this month, so check page 16 to nd out how casinos are celebrating The Big Game on Sunday, February 3rd and Valentine’s Day on ursday, February 14th. ere are awesome promotions and events, and most require playing with a players club card to win. So if you are not a players club card holder at all the casinos you visit, make sure you sign up now. Otherwise, you may miss out on some fantastic ways to win more this month and the rest of the year at the casino.
And the Lunar New Year begins on February 10th, and it’s the Year of the Snake. While many of us in the West think of the snake as scary and negative, in Asia, the snake — particularly as part of the Chinese zodiac — is thought to be very positive. So check out what may be in store this coming lunar year on page 21 and read about featured casinos' special celebrations and promotions — including a BMW Giveaway.
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Wishing you a very lucky Lunar New Year. May you enjoy your good fortune in all ways. As always, keep your play fun, and wager wisely at the casinos.
Volume 12, Number 2 • February 2013
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