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TAmazing Big Name Slots from Scientific Games
his month we present a group of new fun slots you’ll de nitely want to play. Scientific Games is bringing an unprecedented number of big-name games to Southern California casinos. And with those brands come some of the most recognizable names and faces of entertainment: Austin
Powers, Caddyshack, The Wizard of Oz, Space Invaders, The Flintstones, Cheers, The Simpsons, and many more. It’s an amazing collection of new licensed games, and you can play many of them now. Released under the WMS and Bally brands, the games are just a glimpse into what’s to come this year from Scienti c Games. ere are many more big titles of big entertainment brands. You can check out some of these exciting new slots starting on page 16. And be sure to look for them at your favorite Southern California casinos.
Get Ready to Vote for Your Favorite Slots in May! We all love to play slots, and next month, you’ll have a chance to vote for your favorite games in the Southern California Gaming Guide Reader’s Choice 2016 Best SlotsTM. is year the Reader’s Choice Poll for Best Slots will be online at TheGamingGuide.com. Your write-in choices will determine the 2016 Best Slots. An independent source will tally the results of all reader ballots and the Southern California Gaming Guide 2016 Best Slots will be announced in the August issue. And when you vote, you’ll be entered into a drawing for exciting cash prizes! Look for more news about the Reader’s Choice 2016 Best Slots next month.
Be sure to read contributor Maya Winkler’s tips for casino play, Fun Formula at the Casino: 7 Ways to Be a Winner on page 19. It’s all about how to have a good time — win or lose. We published this article several years ago, but you’re sure to nd her updated version thought provoking.
Over the years, we’ve used this space to acknowledge and thank all Southern California servicemen and women and their families for their sacri ces for our country all over the world. Many of our extended publishing family have completed their service tours, but to all those who have served and are still serving, we thank you for your service and wish you all a safe landing home soon.
Always keep your casino experience entertaining. Keep your play fun, and wager wisely at the casinos.
Volume 15, Number 4 • April 2016
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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
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
may not be just a game for you anymore. Please call the California
Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-GAMBLER for help. Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
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