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C Reader’s Choice 2019 Best Casinos
ongratulations to the Southern California Gaming Guide Reader’s Choice 2019 Best CasinosTM winners! Every year since 2003, we invite readers to vote for the Best Casinos in Southern California. This year voting was during August, based on 24 Southern California
Indian casinos, with 17 voting categories, each with first, second, and third places, for a total of 51 awards. The 2019 Best Casinos winners begin on page 14 and continue on pages 16 and 17.
Casinos are thrilled to have players’ votes, as only Southern California casino players can determine the area’s best casinos. We believe these awards go to the best of the best, as all Southern California casinos are winners. Every year there are some repeat winners from the past, with several of the casino resorts in the highest ranks. For those properties consistently at the top, it’s not only their size and the scope of their amenities, but their ability to evolve and surpass expectations by presenting their guests more ways to win, and deliver what players want: more value and fun.
Every year in the periodic informal polls we conduct, readers tell us what they want at the casino: a fun experience where they can play longer, enjoy great meals, stays and deals. And, above all, they want a winning experience. The 2019 Best Casinos have all that.
Thank you, every reader, who took the time to fill out the ballot online at TheGamingGuide.com. This year we received ballots from all over California and adjoining states. And as a thank you for voting, all completed ballots were entered into a random drawing for cash prizes. On page 19, check out the 2019 Best Casinos Drawing Winners. As of press time we are waiting for winners’ photos, and once received, they will be posted on Facebook.com/TheGamingGuide. Thank you to everyone who voted!
Distribution News: We were informed that all Ralphs and Kroger stores nationwide will no longer have racks of free publications. We have arranged additional locations to take their place. You can always pick up a copy of the Southern California Gaming Guide at Albertsons, and participating Vons, 7-Elevens, CVS Pharmacy, Big Lots!, and am/pm stores, plus hundreds of independent locations including restaurants, coffee shops, liquor stores, hotels, motels, car rental agencies, fitness and senior centers and more.
Enjoy October and the cooler weather, and remember to always keep your play fun at the casinos.
CFasino Halloween Fun Treats
or fun treats for Halloween, Southern California casinos are hosting a variety of exciting events. See what’s happening for Halloween at your favorite featured casinos.
At Pala Casino Resort Spa, be sure to get into the $101,000 Batty For Bucks Grand Prize Drawings on Wednesday, October 30th from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thirty winners will share $101,000 in total cash and Added Play prizes,
with the Grand Prize of $50,000! You must be a Pala Privileges member to participate. See Pala Privileges for all details.
At Barona Resort & Casino, it’s the Halloween Bash, an all day event on
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the Funniest, Scariest, Most Creative, and Best Couple/Group categories pay $100, $250 and $500. See the Casino Pauma Players Club for contest details and rules. Plus, don’t miss the Witches Brew Wednesday Drawings that begin at 7 p.m., when you can win up to $5,000!
And join Sycuan Casino Resort on Halloween for Wicked Late Night Hot Seat Drawings every hour
from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Two
lucky guests will win
$1,000 cash every hour. To be eligible, participants must earn 250 slot points
featuring Halloween Bash Party People Games including Cave of Wonders, Drink Me
Potions, The Claw, and more. And starting at 6 p.m., it’s the Halloween Party Pit in the Rapid Arena. Play games to win cash and prizes, and enjoy music courtesy of The Funk Experience. See Club Barona for all details.
At Casino Pauma, don’t miss the Halloween Costume Contest on Thursday, October 31st in the Casino Pauma lobby. Registration is 5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and the judging is at 7:30 p.m. First, second and third place prizes in each of
Thursday, October 31st. Actively play on any slot
machine using your Club Sycuan card for your chance to win. And play Spooky Bingo at Sycuan Bingo to receive a free Halloween Dauber during all sessions, while supplies last. Dress up in a Halloween costume or attire to receive an additional 131 electronic Level i regular game cards, and win up to $500 extra cash if you Bingo. And Secret Spooky winners will receive 500 free cards for the best costume or attire. See
Club Sycuan for official rules.
Thursday, October 31st, beginning at 5 p.m. on
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