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August 2012 Gaming News (Continued)
Barona Resort & Casino Awards $386,975 in Golden Key Giveaway
arona Resort & Casino awarded the nest American-made cars on the road to ve players winning Golden Keys. Another 50 players each won $1,000 just for entering over the course of the 39-day Golden Key Giveaway promotion,
which began on May 21st and ended on June 28th in a grand nale celebration. Instead of waiting for the Golden Key holders to select one of the ve cars displayed in the promotion, Barona’s Casino Managers gave each of the ve Golden Key recipients $77,350, which was the sticker price for the most expensive car in the promotion, the Cadillac Escalade. e winners could choose to take the cash, or receive a voucher to
purchase one of the cars and receive the cash balance of the $77,350.
“ e promotion really created a lot of excitement on the casino oor,” said Rick Salinas,
General Manager of Barona Resort & Casino.“One winner told us his car just broke down two days prior to winning his Golden Key and he was overwhelmed by the win. It was great to see that captivating smile on his face and the faces of all the other winners.”
e lucky Golden Key winners were Roxanne H., Emma B., Victor F., Duy H., all
from San Diego; and Letitia R. from Chula Vista. All winners were at Barona Resort
& Casino for the grand nale drawing, but in typical Barona fashion, they didn’t have
to be present to claim the prize. Golden Key Winners pictured L to R: Roxanne H., Letitia R., Duy H., Emma B., Victor F.
October Nine Set for 2012 WTorld Series of Poker®
in third place with 28.725 million. Russell omas, 24, of Hartford, CT, is in fourth with 24.8 million. Steven Gee, 57, of Sacramento, is fth with 16.86 million chips. Michael Esposito, 43, a commodities broker from Seaford, NY, is in sixth with 16.2 million. Robert Salaburu, 27, of San Antonio, TX, is seventh with 15.155 million. Jacob Balsiger, 21, of Tempe, AZ, is in eighth place with 13.115 million. And Jeremy Ausmus, 32, a professional poker player from Las Vegas, NV, is ninth with 9.805 million in chips. Seven of the nine nal table competitors will earn more than $1 million, while ninth place has a guaranteed payment of $754,798.
is year’s nal table makes it hard to pick a winner, but with the prize payouts so high, almost everyone should have a million reasons to be happy.
And you can share in the thrill of Casino Pauma’s renovation with the $500,000 Home Makeover Giveaway! Each month Casino Pauma is opening the door to exciting prizes including: kitchen appliances, big-screen TVs, living room furniture, outdoor patio furniture, gas grills, complete room makeovers — and more! It all builds up to the big $100,000 Grand Re-Opening Finale where you could win a Complete Home Makeover! And August is Media Makeover Month. See the details on pages 8 and 30.
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AUGUST 2012
From left are: Russell Thomas, Jacob Balsiger, Jeremy Ausmus, Steven Gee, Greg Merson, Jesse Sylvia, Robert Salaburu, Andras Koroknai and Michael Esposito.
NCew at Casino Pauma!
asino Pauma is getting a fantastic renewal! Get ready for an amazing renewed Casino Pauma that will be even more comfortable and more beautiful,
with new restaurants and amenities, including a brand new bu et, a VIP area, plus the hottest new slots and table games. All this is happening now, during a nearly ve- month renovation with an estimated cost of $10 million, while Casino Pauma still maintains the fun and friendly atmosphere you love. e estimated completion date is December, 2012.
“ is remodel will signi cantly enhance what Casino Pauma is proud to be known for — comfortable, intimate and personable gaming entertainment provided with
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he fellowship of the October Nine has been determined. Eight Americans and a Hungarian are returning to the Rio All-Suite Hotel &
Casino in Las Vegas from October 28th to 30th, to ght for the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em World Championship Main Event title, an $8.5 million dream payday, and a newly designed WSOP® championship bracelet. is year’s Main Event started July 7th, with 6,598 players, the fth largest eld in tournament history. e prize pool produced a whopping $62 million.
In the lead is Jesse Sylvia, 26, of Malden, MA, (now livinginLasVegas)with43.875millionchips.Andras Koroknai, 30, of Hungary, is in second place with 29.375 million. Greg Merson, 25, of Laurel, MD, is
exceptional guest service and outstanding value for your entertainment dollar,” said a Casino Pauma spokesperson. e new 60-seat café will be open 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays featuring a regionally inspired, seasonal menu available all day, as well as daily specials at great prices. e new 240-seat bu et will feature fantastic and a ordable lunch and dinner o erings, two live-action stations, 26 items daily, full salad bar and large dessert station. Casino Pauma’s tradition of using the freshest and best organic foods — including avocados, lemons and grapefruit grown by the Pauma Band of Luiseño
Indians — will continue.
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