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This month, in our cover feature we give you a preview of the transformation of Sycuan Casino, one of Southern California’s most popular award-winning casinos. Sycuan Casino is celebrating the completion of a major property enhancement that delivers exciting new changes to its guests. Check
out pages 16 and 17 for a glimpse at what’s been going on at Sycuan Casino these past months, and make sure you visit there soon.
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word “jackpot”? Or thought about where the idiom “the buck stops here” comes from? Contributor Maya Winkler says she has scads of gambling idioms that she’s collected over the years. She muses that many gambling gures of speech have made their way from poker and other card games into our everyday speech and writing. See page 11 for It’s in the Cards: Gambling Idioms in Everyday Speech. You may just be amazed at the origins of very familiar phrases.
And for some seasonal fun at the casino this August, make sure to check out the Summer Specials at the Casino on page 15. ere are loads of fun summer promotions, events and entertainment at Southern California casinos in August. ere are car and cash giveaways, free slot tournaments, pool parties and more at the hottest featured casinos in Southern California.
And who wouldn’t want to stretch his or her casino entertainment dollars these days? Be certain you read Extra Casino Values on page 19 for some great casino deals. ere are new member sign-up o ers, free play and players club multiplier credit o ers and a lot more. And make sure you check out the Players Club Promotions, on pages 26 and 29.
We are in the thick of preparations for the September issue, where we will announce the Best of Southern California Gaming Reader’s Choice 2015 Best Casino awards. And, of course, the 2015 Best Casinos Reader’s Poll Drawing winners. ank you to the thousands of readers who voted both online and by the paper ballot in the June issue. At press time, your votes are being counted, and will determine the 2015 Best Casinos, including Southern California’s Loosest Slots Casinos, Luckiest Casinos, Best Casino Buffets, and more, in all, 16 categories for Southern California Best Casinos. And we’re giving away cash again in another random drawing. is time the prizes are for $500, $300, $200, $150 and $100. Don’t miss the September issue.
We wish you a fun- lled August. Stay cool and enjoy the rest of the summer! And as always, remember to keep your play fun at the casinos.
Volume 14, Number 8 • August 2015
Publisher/Editor
Théon Banos Cross
Vice President Operations Fenn Cross
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Kevin Burk
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Let’s Play a Game of 20 Questions
1. Do you lose time from work due to gambling?
2. Is gambling making your home life unhappy?
3. Is gambling affecting your reputation?
4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
5. Do you ever gamble to get money in order to pay debts or to otherwise solve financial difficulties?
6. Does gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
7. After losing, do you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
8. After a win, do you have a strong urge to return and win more?
9. Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone?
10. Do you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
11. Have you ever sold any real or personal property to finance gambling?
12. Are you reluctant to use “gambling money” for normal expenditures?
13. Does gambling make you careless of the welfare of your family?
14. Do you ever gamble longer than you planned?
15. Do you ever gamble to escape worry or trouble?
16. Have you ever considered committing an illegal act to finance gambling?
17. Does gambling cause you difficulty in sleeping?
18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
19. Do you have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?
20. Have you ever considered an act of self-destruction as a result of your gambling?
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON PROBLEM
GAMBLING
A statewide, non-profit organization helping people affected by
problem gambling
41743 Enterprise Circle N., Ste. 202 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone: (714) 765-5804
Fax: (951) 296-0456
www.calpg.org help@calpg.org
If you answered “yes” to seven or more of these questions, gambling may not be just a game for you anymore. Please call the California Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
AUGUST 2015
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
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