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Volume 13, Number 5 • May 2014
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n the past few years, slot tournaments have been elevated to party-like fun, thrilling, streamlined events that casino
players love. Coupled with the attraction of signi cant free play and cash prizes, slot tournaments are amazing
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events. And there’s nothing to compare to Multimedia Games’ National TournEvent of Champions that we feature
this month. is slot tournament phenomenon searches for America’s Best Slot Tournament Player — and it just may be a Southern Californian! Find out where and when you can play in qualifying tournaments at Southern California participating casinos. e TournEvent of Champions feature begins on page 16.
And if you’ve not ever played in a slot tournament, make sure you read Slot Tournament Basics: Competitive Slot Play 101 on page 11. With the development of systems like Multimedia Games’ award-winning TournEvent®, casinos can hold slot tournaments with ease, using banks of slots already on the casino oor with built-in electronic tote boards and even personalized video screens for players in tournament nals. Not your grandmother’s slot tournament.
I hope you voted for your favorite slots in the annual Southern California Gaming Guide Best SlotsTM. And I hope you’ll be one of the cash prize drawing winners. Your write-in choices are being tallied this month by an independent source and will determine the Reader’s Choice Best Slots 2014 that will be announced next month in the June issue.
Southern California casinos and their guests love a party, and there are some fun celebrations this month at the casinos. On Monday, May 5th, celebrate Cinco de Mayo, when you can enjoy great food, Mariachi entertainment, and free play giveaways. Read about the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at featured casinos on page 14.
And Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th, and the perfect day to celebrate with Mom or the special woman in your life at your favorite casino. Southern California casinos have wonderful Mother’s Day bu ets, giveaways, special promotions, poker and bingo events. Read about them on page 15.
As a nation, we celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May, this year on May 17th. It’s a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve in the United States’ armed forces. And the end of the month brings our national day of remembrance, Memorial Day, on Monday, May 26th, honoring men and women who have given their lives in service of our nation. Here at the Southern California Gaming Guide, we take this opportunity to remember servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacri ce for our country, and we thank their families. And to those in military service everywhere, we appreciate you and look forward to your safe and speedy return.
Enjoy the May holidays and weekends, and remember to always keep your casino play fun.
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