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win a special collection of valuable presidential portraits: George Washington on the $1 bill, Abraham Lincoln on the $5 bill, Andrew Jackson on
the $20, and Ulysses S. Grant, on the $50 bill, (that is if you can find one at a casino). And, of course, there’s the coveted portrait of non-presidents, but super patriots, Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill, and Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill, who definitely need to join your Presidents’ Day portrait party. Have fun
and take a look at these Presidents’ Day events at featured casinos.
Celebrate Presidents’ Day at Sycuan Casino on Monday, February 18th, by swiping your Club Sycuan card at any kiosk from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a chance to win a Slot Point Multiplier, iComps, or
At Casino Pauma, it’s Hail to the Hot Seats with Presidents’ Day Hot Seats on February 18th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when $100 in Pauma Play will be given away every 10 minutes. See the Players Club for alldetails.
Enjoy Maine Lobster all day during
Valley View Casino & Hotel’s Presidents Day Buffet. From 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., savor crab legs,
designated Table Games criteria) to receive a mini Cherry Pie — limited to the first 100 Paradise Rewards Club members per day, per property, while supplies last. And don’t miss the
A Jackpot of Winners!
Volume 18, Number 2 • February 2019
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Théon Banos Cross
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This February we feature one of our reader-favorite issues: Jackpot! Everyone loves winning at the casino, and likes to see who’s been winning what, where and how much. So, as in at least two issues a year, this month we celebrate jackpot winners at featured Southern California casinos from the
past few months. And the mostly smiling faces you see on pages 16, 17, and 19 are just a few of the big jackpot cash and casino promotion prizes that have been won at featured casinos. Read about and see the latest slot jackpot and luxury car promotion winners. And don’t forget to see more Big Winners! photos on page 31.
We’re celebrating 17 years’ publishing the Southern California Gaming GuideTM this month. Since February 2002, we’ve delivered casino and slot news to Southern California casino players and reported on over $2 billion of jackpots and thousands of winners. Thank you for making the Southern California Gaming Guide your go-to casino guide. We are very grateful for all of our advertisers throughout the years who have been part of our success. Some have even been with us all 17 years! Read our brief history on page 3. And take a look at our past issues, arranged by year online at TheGamingGuide.com in easy-to-read flipbooks.
February has more holidays than any other month, and featured Southern California casinos are offering their guests lots of ways to have fun and win with holiday themes. Check out Gaming News on page 6 to find out how your favorite casinos are celebrating The Big Game, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day weekend. Most of the fantastic February holiday giveaways and events 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 to sign up now.
It’s not too early to begin your 2018 tax return preparations, so this month we feature Alex Winters’ Tax Tips for Casino Winners on page 25. You’ll recognize familiar suggestions on how to keep as much of your casino winnings as possible. The few essential steps you can follow could make sure you help yourself by keeping more of your winnings when preparing your tax return.
Meanwhile, always keep your casino experience entertaining. Keep your play fun, and wager wisely at the casinos.
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njoy the Presidents’ Day weekend, and catch up to $1,000 in freeplay. Gold Club Sycuan some casino fun on Monday, February 18th, members must earn 25 points to participate. Presidents’ Day. Who knows you may even See Club Sycuan for official rules.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa and Spa Resort Casino are celebrating Presidents Day with giveaways and dining specials for Paradise Rewards Club members. In Earn & Get a Mini Cherry Pie Giveaway, earn 250 points (or meet
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prime rib and endless
Maine lobster as well as
100 feet of desserts and
over 200 other delicious
options for just $25 as a
qualified Players Club Presidents’ Day Bingo on Monday, February 18th
member or $32.99 for all other guests. You won’t want to miss out on this amazing Presidents Day Maine Lobster Buffet.
at 1 p.m. with a $29/$48 Super Pack Buy-in with 12 regular session games paying $500/$1,000. Plus, play a special game for a chance to win Casino Free
Play.
$7.99 Presidents Day Lunch Buffet at each casino. See Paradise Rewards Club for all details.
And at Chumash Casino & Resort, join
Gaming News (Continued) From the Publisher