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A New Decade and a New Year! Make it a Lucky One
Happy New Year! Just when you finished celebrating the advent of 2020, this month you can celebrate again. This time enjoy the events and promotions for Lunar New Year Casino
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Celebrations: Lucky Year of the Rat beginning on January 25 . Check out the background
of this lucky time from contributor Maya Winkler, and find out about fun celebrations at your favorite casinos, many with celebrations all month long, all on pages 14 and 15. There are Lion and Dragon Dancers, lucky red envelope and big cash giveaways and lots of fun. Celebrated by Asian cultures all over the world, the Lunar New Year, beginning with the new moon, is considered a time of promise and prosperity. Why not get a share of traditional good fortune.
Also, don’t miss January’s Extra Casino Values this month to learn about where you can get even more extra pay for your play and more casino fun in January. You’ll find that on page 20.
When I created the Southern California Gaming Guide in 2002, it was established as an advocate for Responsible Gaming. I have always viewed gaming as entertainment. So it’s important to remember to always play responsibly and keep your play fun. And a part of having a winning casino experience, according to contributor, Gail Anders, is planning Your Casino New Year. Planning when you go to the casino and preparing your visits in all ways can make a difference to the outcome of your experience. See what you think on page 10.
Each New Year we look forward to exciting possibilities for you, our readers and advertisers, with a renewed effort to make the Southern California Gaming GuideTM the best it can be. This year, beginning in February, will mark our 18th year celebration and we have some great additions in work for the Gaming Guide in 2020.
Our staff, contributors and I wish you a fantastic and lucky 2020. May you have good health, much love in your life, and may all your casino dreams come true.
Remember to always wager wisely, and keep your play fun at the casinos.
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Breaks Ground on Agua TCaliente Casino Cathedral City
Volume 19, Number 1 • January 2020
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JANUARY 2020
he Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians completed a ground-breaking on the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City at E. Palm Canyon Drive and
th Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City on November 4 .
“We are excited to begin construction on this large-scale investment in Cathedral City,” Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe said. “This project will create jobs, revitalize an undeveloped downtown property and support Cathedral City’s economic development efforts. In addition, we have the honor of working with Cathedral City to relocate and build a new fire station that will allow fire fighters to serve city residents from a brand new state-of- the-art facility and a more desirable location.”
In 2017, the Tribe acquired 12.5 acres at the corner of E. Palm Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive to complete a 13.6 acre project site for an entertainment development project in the heart of downtown Cathedral City. As part of that agreement, the Tribe contributed $5.5 million to build a new city fire station at 68950 Buddy Rogers Ave.
“This is a real game changer for Downtown Cathedral City,” stated
Cathedral City Mayor Mark
Carnevale. “For more than a decade,
the land where the casino will be
built has been an eyesore to the community. Having a brand new gaming and entertainment center as a major anchor to our Downtown Arts and Entertainment District will spur more interest and development, provide quality entertainment for our residents and visitors, and generate additional revenue for city services. We have been waiting for this day to happen and we could not be more pleased. Downtown Cathedral City is now the place for quality theatrical performances, blockbuster films, concerts, outdoor festivals, and soon to be added to our collection, gaming.”
“The City of Cathedral City and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have been working as partners for more than two years to make this project come to fruition,” stated Administrative Services Director Tami Scott.“We have been able to formalize agreements that will provide improved streets and infrastructure around the property as well as enhanced public safety measures including the new fire station, public safety personnel, and other amenities that will greatly enrich the aesthetics for our downtown.”
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