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T2009 World Series of Poker®
he 2009 World Series of Poker® (WSOP) runs from May 26th to July 15th at the Rio® All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Anyone age 21 or older is eligible to play. is year, 57 gold bracelets will be contested, including 54 open events. Special Casino Employee’s, Ladies’ and Seniors’ events are also on the schedule with gold bracelets up for grabs.
You can follow the action of the 2009 WSOP online at www.worldseriesofpoker.com. e 57-event series will culminate
in the Main Event of the WSOP on July 15th. e winner of the Main Event has traditionally been given the uno cial title of World Champion.
BFarona Resort & Casino Honored for Best Casino Dining
Update
is year, the third annual special charity event, Ante Up For Africa, charity-celebrity poker tournament will be held at the Rio and televised on ESPN for the rst time. e $5,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em tournament is open to anyone 21 years or older. More
than$1.2millionhasbeenraisedinthe rsttwoyearsoftheevent, as those cashing in the event have generously donated huge portionsoftheirwinningstoAnteUpForAfricatohelpraise funds for the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. Hosted by actor Don Cheadle and Annie Duke, the event draws big names from Hollywood, sports and poker and is always among the
most exciting days of the WSOP. All donations are tax-deductible.
or the fourth consecutive year, Barona avorsatHoWanNoodleShop.Inaddition,guestscan Resort & Casino was recently honored with enjoy dining at the Sage Café, which o ers delicious a prestigious Gold Medallion Award for California cuisine as well as Gameside Dining.
Best Casino Dining by the California Restaurant Association (CRA), San Diego Chapter. e winners were selected by members
of the chapter, which
is comprised of the city’s top restaurant and hospitalityprofessionals.
Barona’s Food Court also o ers many options foraquicksnackorlightmeal.
Barona boasts a nationally-recognized sta ofculinaryprofessionals, including Executive Chef,
Dean omas, recipient of the California Taste of Elegance Award, Governor’s Seafood Representative and Chef of the Year by the
American Culinary Federation, San Diego Chapter. Executive Sous Chef Jim Phillips recently won the Southern California Taste of Elegance and Executive
Barona o ers nine dining
featuring bold, fresh avors
signature and elegant Barona Oaks Steakhouse, casual Ranch House Buffet, and authentic Asian
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venues including
the
Pastry Chef Loic La argue was awarded as Western Regional Pastry Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation.
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