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December 2011 Gaming News
Mix, Mingle & Celebrate aRt Rendezvous at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
endezvous is the new sleek, upscale lounge at Tuesdays,withfeatureddrinksthattopoutat200calories. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Located midway through Agua Caliente Casino, a special Mirage. Opened in November, Rendezvous, is cocktail menu begins at 5 p.m. daily. Guests are invited to
ius Heinz, from Cologne, Germany became the 2011 World Series of Poker® Main Event winner on November 9th. Heinz, the rst German player to make the WSOP Main Event nal table, took home $8,715,638. After a marathon 118 hand heads-up battle that is sure to become
a WSOP legend, Heinz eliminated 35-year-old chess expert, Martin Staszko from Czechoslovakia, in the nal hand of the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em World Championship. Staskzo won $5.43 million for second place. e 22-year-old former student, who honed his poker skills playing online, said,“It’s got to be the happiest day of my life. I can’t believe what happened—it’s unreal.”
For the rst time this year, every hand at the nal table was played out nearly live on espn, including tense stretches in which players thought through di cult situations. e play was aired on a 15-minute delay with hole cards revealed once hands ended. e nal tournament was played in front of a crowd of hundreds at
Holiday Gifts for Casino Players
oliday gifts for casino players in your life Wild & Loose, Enchanted Kingdom, Rakin’ It are close at hand. Here are a few gift and In, Egypt, 3 Alarm Fire, Silk Kimono, Treasure shopping suggestions for Southern California Diver, Double Easy Money, Wild Waves, 9
the ultimate place to mix, mingle and celebrate. It features daily drink specials and a variety of wines, martinis, and a delicious menu of designer cocktails, including The Citrus Rendezvous, which includes Orange Stoli Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry juice and freshly squeezed lime juice. And Hot Chocolate, a chocolate martini topped with a jalapeno. Drink themes include Martini Mondays, Chocolates and Wine Wednesdays, and Skinny and Sexy
take advantage of complimentary valet at the hotel lobby entrance.
Chief Operating O cer Brian Hansberry says the hot spot is a welcome addition.“Rendezvous is a great place to meet up with friends after work and enjoy a cocktail. e idea was to create a casual, yet sophisticated atmosphere where you could loosen your tie, relax and have a drink with your friends. I think we accomplished that.”
Pius Heinz Wins 2011 World Series of Poker® Main Event
theRioAll-SuiteHotel&CasinoinLasVegas,inthesame theater where magicians Penn & Teller regularly perform. When asked the obvious question about the $8.7 million,
Heinz replied, “Honestly I’m not sure what I’m going to do with the money. Probably my family is going to get a couple gifts.”
World Series of Poker 2011 Champion Pius Heinz and his $8,715,638 and gold bracelet tournament win.
Give the gift of a weekend at a casino resort—and make it for two, of course. And maybe this gift is for you! Head to Palm Springs and check out the gorgeous newly remodeled rooms at Spa Resort Casino and the special spa treatments in the award-winning
mineral spa that made this casino resort famous. Call 888-999-1995 or go online at SpaResortCasino.com for more information.
And check the current Entertainment Calendar on page 20, for upcoming holiday shows with headline entertainers, so that you can include seats to a performance as an early gift. It’s a fantastic present that anyone would enjoy!
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