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Reader’s Choice 2021 Best Casinos
Congratulations to the Southern California Gaming Guide Reader’s Choice 2021 Best CasinosTM winners! Every year since 2003, we have invited readers to vote for the Best Casinos in Southern California. This year voting was during August, based on 24 Southern California Native American casinos, with 17 voting categories, each with first, second, and third places, for a total of 51 awards. The 2021 Best Casinos winners by category begin on page 13 and continue on pages 14 and 15. And be sure to see the 2021 Best Casinos by featured casino in the October Digital Bonus at TheGamingGuide.com. You’ll be able to see at a glance the number of awards and categories that each featured Best Casino won.
Southern California casinos are understandably thrilled, especially during these times, to have players’ votes, as only Southern California casino players can determine Southern California’s best casinos. We believe the Reader’s Choice Best Casinos go to the best of the best, as all Southern California casinos are winners.
Thank you, every reader, who took the time to fill out a ballot online at TheGamingGuide.com. And as a thank you for voting, all completed ballots were entered into a random drawing for two MacBook Air laptops. On page 12, check out the 2021 Best Casinos Drawing Winners to read who won.
You’ll want to see Gaming News on pages 4 and 6 to find out exciting Casino Halloween Fun promotions. And also to read about Football Casino Fun and those featured casinos that have thrilling pro football-related
promotions that are even awarding tickets to The Big Game!
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the phrase “no dice”? Or thought about where the idiom “the
buck stops here” comes from? Contributor Alex Winters culled a group of gambling idioms that have made their way from horse racing and gambling into our everyday parlance and writing. See page 9 for No Dice! Gambling Idiom Origins. This is one of several frequently-requested gambling idioms articles.
With covid-19 Delta variant case rates still a concern, some Southern California counties have re-designated their mask mandates. Many Southern California casinos are requesting and some requiring to wear masks indoors for everyone’s safety.
Enjoy October’s fun casino events And as always, we hope you will wager wisely, and keep your play fun at the casinos.
Volume 20, Number 10 • October 2021
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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) 266-0072
www.calpg.org help@calpg.org
What is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling, or gambling addiction, is a progressive disease which causes you to gamble to the point that you experience harmful or devastating consequences to your finances, health, family or mental well-being. Importantly, it is treatable and there is help available at no cost!
The Signs of Problem Gambling
You can help those close to you by being alert to the following danger signs:
• An inability to stop or control your gambling. • A fixation on anything related to gambling.
• Secrecy, lying or personality changes.
• A need to bet or gamble more over time.
According to a major survey, problem gambling affects more than 1 million adults in California alone. Gambling problems can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime — regardless of age, gender or race. Problem gamblers:
• Cost the U.S. $8 billion annually due to crime, bankruptcy and addiction.
• Get arrested about 3 times as often as people without gambling problems.
• Are 2–8 times more likely to binge drink, smoke or do drugs.
• Commit suicide more than any other group of people suffering from addiction.
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