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Volume 13, Number 2 • February 2014
TFrom the Publisher...
his month’s issue is lled with fantastic fun features and introduces one of the most anticipated slots of 2014, Aristocrat’s The Walking DeadTM Slot Game. Described as thrilling, wild, infectious and amazing, this exciting new slot is full of images and video clips from AMC’s e Walking Dead TV phenomenon, and o ers players
the chance to win a top progressive jackpot that starts at $500,000! Read all about it starting on page 16.
We’re celebrating 12 years of publishing this month. In the publishing world, 12 years — 144 issues — is a big deal.
Since 2002 we’ve delivered casino and slot news to Southern California players, and reported on over $1.2 billion of jackpots and thousands of winners. ank you for making the Southern California Gaming GuideTM your favorite gaming newspaper. A twelve year milestone is reached only when publications have large and loyal readerships — and advertisers. Keep looking for more issues of your favorite gaming monthly. And read about our twelve years on page 15.
ere are fun holidays this month, so check out Gaming News on pages 14 and 18 to nd out how casinos are celebrating The Big Game, on Sunday, February 2nd; Valentine’s Day, on Friday, February 14th; and Presidents’ Day, on Monday, February 17th. And the Lunar New Year celebration continues through February 14th, so check out featured casino’s special celebrations and promotions. ere are awesome events and promotions throughout the month, 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.
It’s not too early to begin your 2013 tax preparations, so we feature contributing writer, Gail Anders’ annual Tax Tips for Casino Players on page 12. Gambling winnings are taxable, and since we all want, of course, to keep as much of our winnings as possible, there are a few essential steps to follow to make sure you help yourself when preparing your tax return. And check out Maya Winkler’s Fun Formula at the Casino: 7 Ways to Feel Like a Winner. She says it’s all about money management: planning, playing and preserving your casino cash. Read about her seven ways on page 28.
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Keep your play fun in February, and good luck at the casinos.
Publisher/Editor
Théon Banos Cross
Vice President Operations Fenn Cross
Publication Design
Burk Design Group
Art Direction
Kevin Burk
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Théon Banos Cross
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Gail Anders
Bob Dancer
Anna Tennant • Maya Winkler
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