Even though this is primarily for Las Vegas casino discussion, I'm going to start this particular Forum thread for New Year's Eve events in Southern California.
Harrah's Rincon Casino in San Diego County will have drawings for casino patrons throughout the day and evening with big jackpot drawings after midnight, and here are details:
On December 31st, one winner will win $500 in Free Slot Play every 15 minutes from 11am-11:15pm. After midnight, on January 1st, you could win $25,000 CASH or $50,000 CASH at 1am! Swipe your Total Rewards card at the Promotional Kiosks to activate your free entry from 9am to 11pm on December 31st. You can also earn one additional entry for every 25 Base Reward Credits you earned from 6am on December 25th to 11:59 on December 31st.
Fiore has a menu with a $75 dinner and this is a great steak house with sea food. Check their menu at www.harrahsrincon.com and their buffet is priced at under $29.
Here's what Pechanga in Temecula, the giant Southern California casino, has scheduled to welcome in 2012:
Ballroom Gala: Masquerade theme. Lavish buffet dinner, dancing, party favors and champagne toast. $299 for a pair of tickets. No single tickets sold.
Silk: NYE DJ and dancers. Pre-sale tickets $75 per person, includes party favors.
Kelsey’s: Flashback 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with DJ. $50 cover charge per person includes party favors.
Cabaret: Two live bands. $25 cover charge per person includes party favors.
Comedy Club at Pechanga: Vietnamese variety show and light Vietnamese Buffet dinner. $99 per person
Round Bar: Countdown to Midnight hosted by DJ Timmy D. Prepare for thousands to gather. Open to the public. Free.
And for the players, Pechanga has announced these NYE Rewards Club Promotional Drawings:
2am drawing - $20,000
4am drawing – 2012 Mustang
Now the New Year’s Day Events at Pechanga:
Cabaret, Round Bar and Kelsey’s will have NFL Playoff Promos, giveaways. And throughout the casino floor there will be strolling musical Entertainment from Noon to 4pm and from 8pm to Midnight.
Rehab Bloody Mary bar stations throughout the property to give you the “hair of the dog” cure you will need to get going for the big games.
Food Court: Mariachi Band from Noon to 4pm and from 8pm to Midnight.
Silk: Vietnamese musical show Da vu Tinh Yeu with Rachel Tran. 9pm. Reserved table Platinum section $50 per person, Golden $35, General admission $25.
Hustler Casino, in Los Angeles is also having a New Year's Eve party but there aren't many details on its website. Tickets are $175 per couple but you get a twenty-five dollar discount when you buy online before December 20th! Go to www.hustlercasinola.com to order.
The evening a live band, gourmet dinner buffet, desserts, champagne toast & balloon drop and features master magician Jeff Parmer who’ll host the evening and perform live!
Please let us know if you hear of more events.