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Smoke-Free Wing and Poker Room
Sycuan’s smoke-free wing was one of the rst sections to complete renovation, with the new Poker Room being the rst area to reopen. Virtually every aspect of the 18-table room is new, including new seats and table felts. And the results are paying o —Tabor reports that business has picked up considerably since the new area opened, and poker players love the new surroundings.
serves up slow-roasted Prime Rib, steaks and chops. And those are just two of the ten new food stations, including a pizza station, a comfort food station and a fabulous dessert bar featuring cheesecake, ice cream, cookies and much more.“Players also like that we o er a bu et discount to all Club Sycuan members,” says Tabor.
While Paipa’s is one of Sycuan’s new showpieces, literally every square inch of the casino has been updated. e
been upgraded. Everywhere you turn are signs of Sycuan’s commitment to rede ne what constitutes a great casino in Southern California.
On top of all this, Sycuan has also asked all oor employees to participate in a customer service refresher course, to reinforce the casino’s dedication to friendly, genuine customer service.
GameDay Sports Bar & Grill
While Sycuan’s employees
seem proud of all these
changes, they seem most
enthused when discussing
the new GameDay Sports
Bar & Grill (scheduled to
open the second week in
September, in time for the
NFL season opener.) “East County has really lacked a great sports bar,” says Tabor.
“And this is going to be San Diego County’s best sports bar, period.”
GameDay will feature 39 large screen televisions, including ve 100-inch Holodisplay projection tvs. ere will be 12 beers on tap as well as a full cocktail bar, and guests will be able to order great casual food like pizzas, bbq, and dozens
of appetizer choices. ere are even 29 bar-top video poker machines for those who’d like to continue to play while they
watch the game.
But what may truly
the original four front-row Petco Park owner’s seats from behind home plate, the 15-foot tall metal “Louisville Slugger” bat from the main entrance of the old Jack Murphy stadium, an original San Diego Chicken costume, Jimmy Johnson’s nascar motor, car hood and driving suit, and literally hundreds of other pieces of
signed and unsigned
Paipa’s New Surf & Turf Buffet
Another of the changes in the smoke-free wing is the new Paipa’s Buffet. “We kept hearing from our players that they’d love to have the bu et area be 100% smoke free,” says Tabor. So the bu et was moved from its old location to the smoke-free wing.
Other improvements to the bu et were implemented as well: the seating capacity was enlarged and a whole new dining area was designed. e new bu et boasts a very fresh, modern look—bright colors and bold décor in a wide-open space. Small sculptures and art pieces accent the dining area and enhance the bu et service area.
e food has been updated as well— Sycuan now o ers a “surf and turf ” bu et that features snow crab legs, chilled shrimp and sushi, as well as a carving station that
880-seat Bingo Hall has been completely revamped with new seating, monitors and décor. Dining outlets like the Sunset Deli and the Snack Bar have been redesigned with expanded seating areas. Even the restrooms throughout the casino have
memorabilia. Many items will be displayed in designated Chargers- and Padres-themed seating areas, providing the perfect place for sports fans to watch the game.
Grand Re-Opening Event
With the renovation complete, Sycuan is now turning its attention to a celebratory party to o cially launch the new casino to all of San Diego. On the weekend of September 24th and 25th, Sycuan will host its Grand Re-Opening Celebration. is weekend-long event will feature $75,000 in cash and prize giveaways. All Club Sycuan members will be able to swipe their Club card to participate in hourly cash drawings, and all who swipe will also receive a free commemorative T-shirt (while supplies last).
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set GameDay apart is
an incredible array of
sports memorabilia. Please visit sycuan.com or call Sycuan Nowhere else could Casino at (619) 445-6002 to learn more you see and sit in