Get off to the races on your favorite day of the week! You could win $50 myFREEPLAY each hour when you select the winning horse. Earn 500 points and qualify for all the day’s races!

There's a party going down in May in the Chipless Arena... and we're giving away $5,000 in cash and prizes!

Wednesday, May 8 – Mexican Fiesta
Wednesday, May 22 – Baseball

6pm to 2am

Dress up in the theme of the week and be here for all of the fun and excitement.
DJ Tommy will spin some tunes and bring the party! We’ll see you there!

Play in our Poker Room in May, when we'll be adding $5,000 to the Hold 'Em jackpot every fifth day, starting May 5! Don't miss it!

Play in our FREE Slot Tournament where we’re giving away $75,000 each week! Hundreds of players will win instant cash prizes!

Top 25 players each week advance to our $100,000 Tournament in August, and on Tuesday, June 25, the top 100 scores advance!

Click HERE for more information about our $750,000 Slot Tournament Series.

GO ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ AT BARONA’S TOTALLY AWESOME 1980s POWER PARTY IN JANUARY

Players Have a Chance to Win $500 Every Five Minutes
 
(SAN DIEGO)  January 17, 2011 – Dust off those leg warmers, big shoulder pads and headbands as they will be back in style for one night only at Barona Resort & Casino’s inaugural “Totally 80s” Power Party. On January 28, 2011, Club Barona members have a chance to win $500 in myFREEPLAY that will be given away throughout the night for a total of $50,000 in cash giveaways.

The first of the monthly Friday Power Parties takes off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011 in a casino-wide celebration featuring iconic Oingo Boingo tribute band Dead Man’s Party performing hits from the 1980s on the Hayloft stage and classic 80s music videos showing throughout the casino.  And, guests are totally encouraged to come dressed in their 80s best!   From 6:00 p.m. on Friday through 2 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 100 Club Barona members playing at a machine or table game with their Club Barona Card are eligible to win $500 in myFREEPLAY every five minutes with the last four winners announced at 2:00 a.m.

“We’re looking forward to our valued Club Barona members winning a total of $50,000 at our awesome Power Party,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing at Barona Resort & Casino.  “Paying tribute to one of our most fun decades by giving away $500 every five minutes will create fun memories for all of our guests.”
 
Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots  and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovation in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.
 
About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

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BARONA JUMPS INTO THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT WITH GOOD FORTUNE FOR PLAYERS

 Celebration Includes $65,000 in Giveaways, Lucky Foods and Exciting Performances

(SAN DIEGO) Jan. 24, 2011 – Barona Resort & Casino will usher in the “Year of the Rabbit” during a two-week celebration.  From February 3-17, players can win a share of more than $65,000 in cash prizes and “Hong Bao” or free cash on the casino floor, enjoy authentic Asian cuisine and experience cultural dance performances.

“Barona is excited to celebrate this wonderful annual tradition with our players,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing. “To create even more excitement on the casino floor and bring good fortune in the Year of the Rabbit, we’ll be giving away free cash and offering exciting Hot Banks and drawings.”

Barona’s celebration begins on February 3 at 7 p.m. with the traditional lion and dragon dance, a blessing to bring good luck. To create a fun atmosphere for slot and table game players, twelve $1,000 random Hot Banks will be drawn between 6 p.m. and midnight to each split $1,000.  Eight qualified Club Barona players will win thousands in cash, including an $8,000 first place prize, when Barona’s VIP drawing takes place at the Hayloft stage at 9 p.m.

From February 3-17, Club Barona players will have the opportunity to earn one entry for every 500 Club Barona myPOINTS toward a casino-wide drawing on February 17 at 9 p.m.  Eight participants will be selected to join the emcee on the Hayloft stage to receive a cash prize ranging from a $20,000 grand prize to a $500 consolation prize.  To conclude the event, twelve $1,000 random Hot Banks will also be offered on February 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight for all carded players.

Barona’s own Chef Ringo Lau, who trained at Hong Kong’s elite Nine Dragons Culinary School, has created special selections for the two-week celebration in both the Ho Wan Noodle Shop and Sage Cafe restaurants.  These specials will also be available on the casino floor through Gameside Dining.

“We wanted to create dishes that were authentic to the many countries that celebrate Chinese New Year,” said Chef Lau, who also worked at a number of other high-profile restaurants at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, The Mirage Las Vegas and the Sheraton Hong Kong prior to joining the culinary team at Barona.

The authentic Ho Wan Noodle Shop will offer a four-course menu for $48.88, which includes Shrimp Dumplings, Chicken Corn Soup, Vietnamese Style Basil Lobster and Eight Treasures Sweet Congee.

The 24-hour Sage Café will feature special a la carte items to mark the Year of the Rabbit such as Peking Duck, Chicken Soup in Young Coconut, Braised Sliced Abalone with Oyster Sauce, Chinese Broccoli and Sausage and Sweet Bird’s Nest Soup.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

BARONA PLAYER RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR HITTING BAD BEAT BLACKJACK PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT

Player Gets Lucky Break Scoring $52,600 Jackpot

(SAN DIEGO) Jan. 24, 2011 – A recent guest of Barona Resort & Casino scored a $52,600 jackpot at a Blackjack table while playing Barona’s Bad Beat Blackjack Progressive after the dealer beat his 20 with a seven card 21.  The winner is thanking his New Year’s lucky stars.

“It is very exciting to start the New Year off with another big jackpot win,” said Mike Patterson, vice president of table games at Barona Resort & Casino. “This blackjack progressive was installed just a few weeks ago and we’ve already paid out more than $137,000 to several lucky winners. Not to mention the $100,000 Ginormous Bad Beat Poker Jackpot hit last week and the nearly $600,000 Marilyn Monroe slot machine jackpot a couple of weeks ago!”

Barona’s Bad Beat Blackjack Progressive invites players to cash in on a side bet when the dealer beats their 20 with a 21. The progressive uses the G3™ table game bonusing jackpot system manufactured by DEQ Systems Corp. All players have to do is place a $1-$5 side bet while playing blackjack.

The bonus is paid out based on how much the player bets and the number of cards in the dealer’s hand. Not only does the Bad Beat Blackjack Progressive reward players for getting beat by the dealer, but also offers better payouts depending on how many cards the dealer draws to get 21. If the dealer draws seven or more cards to get 21, the player takes home 100 percent of the jackpot.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

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BARONA DEALS A FULL HOUSE OF STARS AT ACADEMY AWARDS PARTY

‘HOLLYWOOD’S BIG NIGHT’ PARTY TAKES PLACE ON FEB. 27 WITH $35,000 IN CASH PRIZES

(SAN DIEGO)  January 28, 2011 – Don’t sit “Home Alone” this year and watch the 83rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony on your couch.  Instead, head out to Barona Resort & Casino and join in the fun at a star-studded “Hollywood’s Big Night” party to remember.  On Sunday, February 27, you can place your bets on the Oscar nominees while watching the ceremony live on big screen televisions throughout the casino and have multiple chances to win $35,000 in cash prizes.

The stage will be set when guests arrive on Barona’s red carpet and are greeted by staff members dressed in evening gowns and tuxedos.  Celebrity look-a-likes of actors and Hollywood legends will greet fans, sign autographs on the casino floor and be available for “red carpet” photos taken by the “paparazzi.”

“We’re excited to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night and give our guests the ‘red carpet’ treatment along with multiple chances to win $35,000 in cash prizes,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing at Barona Resort & Casino.  “We hope people will bring their friends to our ultimate Oscar party where they can hang out with the ‘stars’ in the comfort of the casino and not miss a minute of the suspense.”

Anticipation will start to build on Monday, February 21, when Club Barona members play their favorite casino games to win chances to submit entries for the Oscars’ top four awards – best actor, best actress, best director and best picture – for a chance to win $25,000 in cash prizes.  Members will earn one entry for every 500 myPOINTS accumulated between Monday, February 21 through Sunday, February 27.  Each participant must choose the nominee that he/she thinks will win each of four categories at a promotional kiosk by 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 27.

After the televised announcement of each of the four category winners on Sunday evening, a corresponding cash drawing will be held in the casino.  Participants who have correctly selected the winner of the best actor, best actress and best director categories will have a chance to win $5,000.  For best picture, one winner will be drawn from the correct entries and awarded $10,000.

And that’s not “As Good as it Gets.”  A Power Giveaway totaling $10,000 in cash prizes will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on Sunday.  One winner of $500 will be randomly selected every 20 minutes, with two $500 winners selected at midnight.  All Club Barona members who are actively playing a slot, video reel, video poker machine or table game with their own Club Barona Card are eligible to win a Barona Power Giveaway prize.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovation in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

Barona Resort & Casino recently announced that Troy Simpson has been promoted to executive vice president/assistant general manager of the leading San Diego casino resort. With nearly two decades of experience in the casino industry, Simpson most recently served as Barona’s senior vice president of innovation and has been an instrumental part in Barona’s success.

“I’m pleased to now have both Nick Dillon and Troy Simpson as assistant general managers at Barona,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.  “Troy is widely regarded as an industry expert.  He not only has great vision but he is also a great manager, a strategic thinker and he knows how to make fun happen on the casino floor for our players.”

Continued Salinas, “Over the past year, Barona’s business increased despite an economy that had a negative impact on the rest of the gaming industry, and Troy has been a big part of that success.  In fact, we have as many casino players today as we had at the peak of the economy.    With this duo at the helm, Barona can expect to continue to grow its business and continue to provide an unparalleled customer service experience for our guests.”

Prior to his position as senior vice president of innovation at Barona, Simpson was the executive director of loyalty marketing, where he was responsible for database marketing, casino hosts, guest services, shuttle and bus programs, casino customer room reservations, events and promotions and Barona’s award-winning Club Barona loyalty program. Simpson began his gaming career with an eight-year tenure with Harrah’s Entertainment, developing and honing his skills in gaming operations and casino marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in marketing at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee.
 
“We are lucky to have Troy on our team because of his natural ability to create positive change,” said Salinas. “Through the years he has continued to demonstrate his leadership and help keep Barona on the cutting edge of business practices in our industry.”

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

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WIN PRIZES AND CASH AT BARONA’S PRESIDENT’S DAY BASH
Patriotic Club Barona Members Play for Chances to Win $50,000

Head on out to Barona Resort & Casino to party with the presidents and start the holiday weekend off right at the President’s Day Power Party on Friday, February 25.  Guests will have a chance to get reacquainted with some of their favorite Presidents – Honest Abe Lincoln ($5 bill); Andrew “Old Hickory” Jackson ($20 bill); and Ulysses S. Grant ($50 bill) – all of whom regularly appear on all of the cash Barona winners take home from San Diego’s loosest casino with their friends Alexander Hamilton ($10 bill) and everyone’s favorite Benjamin Franklin ($100 bill)!

Step inside and get swept away in the spirit of America on the casino floor; replicas of Old Glory will be handed out at the door, patriotic tunes will be in the air, and flag-waving hosts will cheer on Club Barona members as they play to win a chance to grab their share of $50,000 in the Money Machine.

“Our Barona Presidents’ Day Power Party is going to be a celebration to remember,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing.  “On this uniquely American day, we want to encourage our regular guests and all San Diegans to come out to Barona and enjoy the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ by playing to win $50,000 in cash.”  

From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., all actively playing Club Barona members will have a chance to be randomly selected to go into the Money Machine and grab their share of $50,000.  Every hour, six guests (forty-eight in all) will be allowed time in the machine to grab as much cash as they can based on his or her Club Barona level.  

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

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BARONA DEALS A FULL HOUSE OF STARS AT ACADEMY AWARDS PARTY

‘HOLLYWOOD’S BIG NIGHT’ PARTY TAKES PLACE ON FEB. 27 WITH $35,000 IN CASH PRIZES

(SAN DIEGO)  February 21, 2011 – Don’t sit “Home Alone” this year and watch the 83rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony on your couch.  Instead, head out to Barona Resort & Casino and join in the fun at a star-studded “Hollywood’s Big Night” party to remember.  On Sunday, February 27, you can place your bets on the Oscar nominees while watching the ceremony live on big screen televisions throughout the casino and have multiple chances to win $35,000 in cash prizes.

The stage will be set when guests arrive on Barona’s red carpet and are greeted by staff members dressed in evening gowns and tuxedos.  Celebrity look-a-likes of actors and Hollywood legends will greet fans, sign autographs on the casino floor and be available for “red carpet” photos taken by the “paparazzi.”

“We’re excited to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night and give our guests the ‘red carpet’ treatment along with multiple chances to win $35,000 in cash prizes,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing at Barona Resort & Casino.  “We hope people will bring their friends to our ultimate Oscar party where they can hang out with the ‘stars’ in the comfort of the casino and not miss a minute of the suspense.”

Anticipation will start to build on Monday, February 21, when Club Barona members play their favorite casino games to win chances to submit entries for the Oscars’ top four awards – best actor, best actress, best director and best picture – for a chance to win $25,000 in cash prizes.  Members will earn one entry for every 500 myPOINTS accumulated between Monday, February 21 through Sunday, February 27.  Each participant must choose the nominee that he/she thinks will win each of four categories at a promotional kiosk by 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 27.

After the televised announcement of each of the four category winners on Sunday evening, a corresponding cash drawing will be held in the casino.  Participants who have correctly selected the winner of the best actor, best actress and best director categories will have a chance to win $5,000.  For best picture, one winner will be drawn from the correct entries and awarded $10,000.

And that’s not “As Good as it Gets.”  A Power Giveaway totaling $10,000 in cash prizes will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight on Sunday.  One winner of $500 will be randomly selected every 20 minutes, with two $500 winners selected at midnight.  All Club Barona members who are actively playing a slot, video reel, video poker machine or table game with their own Club Barona Card are eligible to win a Barona Power Giveaway prize.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovation in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

Barona Resort & Casino will be hotter than ever in March during the weekly Rapid Fire Power Giveaway, when 25 Club Barona members will be randomly drawn to have a chance to win a share of $25,000 every Monday night.

“Make Mondays memorable by joining in the fun at Barona and playing with your Club Barona card for a chance to be the next $1,000 Rapid Fire winner,” said Maylette Garces, executive director casino marketing.  “We’ll be heating up the casino as we countdown to 25 winners every Monday night, giving away a total of $100,000 in March.”
 
From 6 p.m. to midnight, on March 7, 14, 21 and 28, all Club Barona members actively playing slots, video reels, video poker, or playing at a live table game (except live poker) with an open rating card are eligible to win $1,000 in either cash, myFREEPLAY or a combination thereof.  

Want to get in on the Rapid Fire excitement but you’re not yet a Club Barona member? Membership is fast, free and easy and is available at the Barona Club booth at the casino or online at www.barona.com.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

Play for Chances to Win $50,000 at “I Love Rock & Roll” Bash

Pay tribute to your favorite rock band as music groupies flock to Barona Resort & Casino on Friday, March 25, to win their share of $50,000 at the “I Love Rock & Roll” Power Party.  Celebrating rock and roll through the ages, the music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and U2 will inspire Club Barona members to play all night for chances to win big.

“During the March Power Party, we’ll be giving our players the chance to walk away with major cash prizes,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing.   “Legendary rock music will take our guests down memory lane as they let down their hair and play to win serious cash all night long.”

The Power Party begins at 6 p.m. on Friday March 25, when all Club Barona members playing a slot, video reel, video poker machine, or table game are eligible to win a Barona Power Winners prize.  The prize amounts will vary every 30 minutes, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 throughout the evening.  The rock-infused evening will culminate with a $10,000 grand prize at 2 a.mon March 26, making it a night to remember!

Some of the biggest hits from across the last five decades will rock Barona, as tribute bands perform live on the Hayloft Stage, performing the songs of several of the all-time great rock and roll bands.  Additionally, beginning at 6 p.m., a VJ will host a radio-style show – where guests can make requests for their favorite rock songs – that will continue during the intermissions between performances and conclude at 2 a.m.  The bands will perform at the following times:

•    8:00 p.m.         Paperback Writer (Beatles)
•    9:30 p.m.         Hollywood Stones (Rolling Stones)
•    11:00 p.m.       Aeromyth (Aerosmith)
•    12:30 a.m.       The Joshua Tree (U2)

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovation in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and the Barona Casino blog.

Barona Creek Golf Club at Barona Resort & Casino held the   fourth spot in Golfweek magazine’s “Best Courses You Can Play In California” list Barona announced today. The publication also recently named Barona Creek as the third best resort course in California; 27th on its list of resort properties nationwide; and fourth on its casino course list.

“We are very proud of these prestigious rankings which represent a collaborative effort between the Barona Band of Mission Indians and the entire golf course staff,” said Don King, executive director of golf operations at Barona Creek Golf Club. “Since our opening in 2001, we have been focused on ensuring our players enjoy the finest golf experience possible. To be in the company of landmark courses like Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Pasatiempo is humbling and validation that we are delivering that experience.”

Barona Creek ranks directly behind the state’s celebrated courses. 

2011 Top 10 California Course Rankings
1. Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach 
2. Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach
3. Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz 
4. Barona Creek, Lakeside
5. Rustic Canyon, Moorpark
6. CordeValle, San Martin 
7. PGAWest (Stadium), La Quinta
8. Torrey Pines (South), San Diego
9. Darkhorse, Auburn 
10. Whitehawk Ranch GC, Clio

Golfweek’s course raters are comprised of a nationwide team of more than 675 evaluators who have surveyed over 500 Classic and 1,200 Modern nominated courses. Judgments are rendered on the basis of 10 standards of evaluation: routing; quality of shaping; overall land plan; greens and surrounds; tree and landscape management; conditioning; a “walk in the park” test; and the variety and memorability of par-3s, par-4s and par-5s.

Barona Creek Golf Club is a 7,448-yard par 72 golf course with more than 114 multi-fingered bunkers and a series of lakes and ponds connected to the areas naturally fed streams. The course offers multiple sets of tees to accommodate players of all abilities. It features more than 170 mature native oak trees transplanted from other regions of the Barona Indian Reservation.

The course has also been recognized for its environmental efforts by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and San Diego Earthworks. With its state-of-the-art water reclamation and wastewater treatment facilities, Barona uses reclaimed water and rainwater runoff to irrigate the golf course and surrounding landscape. The course has also earned the prestigious Bronze Signature Sanctuary Certification from Audubon International for its conservation, environmental quality and land management efforts.

About Barona Resort & Casino
The AAA Four-Diamond rated Barona Resort & Casino blends the best of San Diego's leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas.  LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego's leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

It was a magical day at Barona Resort & Casino for a lucky guest who bet only one dollar on Barona's new Magic Progressive Jackpot while he was playing at a Caribbean Stud table.  With a crowd of players looking on, that one dollar bet turned into a $134,000 jackpot for Jonathan H. of Bonita, Calif.

“We are excited about this new progressive and the many opportunities it gives our players to win,” said Mike Patterson, vice president of table game operations.  “The frequency of winning is increased by the Magic Progressive’s unique high tech bonusing technology, which allows the jackpot to rise rapidly by linking various table games together. Jonathan’s win is a great example how easy it is to not only win, but win big with the progressive jackpot. ”

The G3 Progressive Jackpot and Bonusing System, supplied by DEQ Systems Corp, is a linked table game bonusing system that offers progressive and random bonusing, multiple credit betting, random generated prizes and other cutting edge technology that is focused on increasing table game fun.

Players can now place a side wager on their hand or the dealer’s hand for a chance to win the growing progressive in addition to the main table bet, giving players more than seven ways to win— drawing a royal flush, straight flush, four-of-a-kind, full house, flush, straight or magic card. Players can win  500 times their original wager ranging from $1 to $5 based on the hand. If the progressive wagered hand is a royal flush, the player wins 100 percent of the progressive jackpot.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker™ and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Club Barona Members Invited to Play in Free Wild West Slot Tournament for a Chance to Win a Share of $18,000 Each Week

Go wild on Wednesdays in April during Barona Resort & Casino’s free Wild West slot tournament where Club Barona members can compete once a week to win a share of $18,000 in weekly prizes – a total payout of $72,000 for the month.  

“Our slot players love tournaments and this one promises to be one of the most exciting ever,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing.  “With an opportunity to play for free and win a share of the thousands of dollars in weekly prize payouts, players have a great chance to strike gold!”

Barona’s month-long Wild West slot tournament will be held every Wednesday in April from noon to 10 p.m. Club Barona members may register for the free tournament in front of the El Rancho Grande Mexican restaurant on April 6, 13, 20 and 27, for five minutes of tournament play on a designated slot machine.  Participants with the top three slot machine scores each week earn cash prizes – first place wins $10,000, second place wins $2,000 and third place wins $1,000.  An additional fifty players will win $100 in myFREEPLAY prizes each week.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Will Be Rocking with Excitement as Players Have a Chance to Win More Than $50,000 on April 29th

Get your kicks at Barona’s Power Party on Friday, April 29 as San Diego’s most popular casino rolls back the calendar to the 1950s and hosts retro contests and power giveaways totaling more than $50,000 in cash prizes.  

“Barona continues to deal out fun and excitement with big cash giveaways every month at our popular Power Parties, and April is no exception,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing.  “Our guests will have a chance to enjoy more winning moments as they play the loosest games to the nostalgic sights and sounds of the 50s.”

Barona will “Rock around the Clock” starting at 6 p.m. on April 29th when several actively playing Club Barona members will win cash prizes every 15 minutes.  One player will win $1,000 cash and all other players at the same machine bank or table game will each win $50 myFREEPLAY at 15-minute intervals, building excitement every hour until 2 a.m. on Saturday.

To continue the 50s fun, Barona will also hold several fun contests featuring iconic items from the era, including hula hoop, dancing, and “name that tune” contests. Each contest winner gets bragging rights and a $250 cash prize, with runners-up taking home $50.

In all, hundreds of guests will win their share of cash and prizes as popular 50’s tribute band Hot Rod Lincoln plays hits from the decade throughout the night.  

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter, YouTube, and foursquare™ today.

Head to Barona Resort & Casino on Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m. to watch submission specialist Jake Shields step up to challenge boxing superstar and UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre (“GSP”), live on pay-per-view. St-Pierre, known as one of the most dominant UFC champions in history, has not lost a round let alone a fight in over three years. Plus, watch as UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo defends his title against Ontario’s Mark “The Machine” Hominick in the UFC’s first ever 145-pound championship fight. And, the fun doesn’t end there as the highly-anticipated fight between legendary Hall of Famer Randy Couture and former light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will also be televised live that night.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Watch the Triple Crown Races and Enjoy Virtual Horse Racing During May and June

Barona Resort & Casino is giving guests the chance to reap big rewards while reveling in the excitement of horse racing’s biggest events of the year. Barona’s Off to the Races: Triple Crown will take place on Saturdays in conjunction with the televised broadcasts of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing – The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.  Club Barona members can pick their favorite horses for a chance to win during the interactive virtual games.

Players can begin earning Club Barona points at noon for hourly races on Triple Crown race days; the Kentucky Derby on May 7, the Preakness Stakes on May 21 and the Belmont Stakes on June 11.  Guests who play and earn 100 Club Barona myPOINTS in the hour prior to each race will have the opportunity to bet on their favorite horses during virtual races unfolding on the myVIEW screens on Barona’s slot and video poker games. And if their horse wins, they win $100 in “myFREEPLAY.”   Adding to the excitement, a professional race caller will announce the virtual races live on the casino floor.

“We are so excited to bring back ‘Off to the Races,’ one of Barona’s most popular promotions,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing. “This game brings the thrill of the Triple Crown to the myView screen on our loose slots and video poker machines, and gives players the chance to win multiple times every racing day.”

For those who enjoy live horse racing action year round, Barona also offers Off-Track Betting in a 136-seat venue which has 32 televisions, including five big screens.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., guests can wager and watch the sport’s best thoroughbreds at the country’s top racetracks including Del Mar, Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and Churchill Downs.  

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovation in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Resort & Casino is inviting guests to pick numbers for an opportunity to win in the Barona Lottery. From May 25 through June 28, players who earn 250 Club Barona myPOINTS can play in weekly lottery drawings for a chance to win a share of $250,000 in cash prizes and instant giveaways.

“Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or the number 13, get ready for the chance to pick your   favorite numbers to play in the Barona Lottery,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing.  “We have a lot of cash up for grabs, and Club Barona members have a great chance to walk away with it.”

Each day beginning May 25, guests can select five unique numbers between 1 and 42 or choose the quick draw for randomly selected numbers. Beginning Tuesday, May 31, the winning numbers will be drawn every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. on the casino floor.

The more numbers that guests match, the higher the cash prizes. Guests that match two numbers will win $50; match 3 numbers and win $500; match all 4 numbers and win $25,000! In the event that all 4 numbers are not matched, the top prize will roll over to the next week's drawing.  In the event that there is no weekly winner, the jackpot will grow by $25,000 each week.

For a chance to win the big payout in the grand finale drawing, guests who earn 250 Club Barona myPOINTS can visit the lottery kiosks during the week of June 22-28 to receive an entry ticket. On June 28 at 8 p.m., a drawing will be held to distribute the final jackpot, a cash prize of up to $100,000.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.
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Players Have a Chance to Win a Share of $50,000 on Friday, May 27

Get your groove on at Barona’s Power Party on Friday, May 27 as San Diego’s most popular casino gets down and hosts power giveaways totaling $50,000 in cash prizes. 

“Barona’s exciting monthly Power Parties give our players the chance to walk away with big cash prizes,” said Maylette Garces, executive director of casino marketing at Barona Resort & Casino.  “Our May event is going to be a great way to kick off Memorial Day weekend!”

Barona will don the animal prints and get funky starting at 6 p.m. on May 27 and participating Club Barona members will have the chance to win cash prizes several times an hour.  One player will win $2,000 in cash every 20 minutes and the excitement will build every hour until the final giveaway at 2 a.m. on Saturday.

To keep the groove going all night long, a live band will hit the stage with high energy funk music, and in between sets, a DJ will keep it fresh with classic funk tunes. Soul Train videos will play on screens throughout the casino while jungle stilt walkers and disco-funk dancers will entertain guests on the casino floor.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter, YouTube, and foursquare™ today.

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On Sunday, June 12, Barona Resort & Casino will be celebrating Philippine Independence Day with $25,000 in cash giveaways.

Exciting Power Giveaways will be held from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. giving Club Barona members the chance to win $500 every 10 minutes. Four winners will be drawn at 9 p.m. to play a surprise game for a shot at winning $3,000.  

The festivities will continue throughout the night with traditional Philippine dancing beginning at 5 p.m. Following each of the three dances, five audience members will be selected to participate in a “Hep Hep Hooray” elimination dance game for a chance at 60 seconds each in the Money Machine.  

Barona will also offer a Filipino-inspired menu at Ho Wan, the casino’s authentic Asian noodle shop, from June 6 to June 12. Menu options include Chicken Adobo, Filipino Style Spaghetti, Pancit Canton and Filipino Chicken Curry. All entrees will be served with Crispy Lumpia and Tinola Manok Soup.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

An 89-year old Point Loma woman recently won $307,287 playing a Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® one-dollar machine at Barona Resort & Casino.  

“The jackpot was a complete shock,” said retired school teacher, Diana Q. “I’d only been in the casino for about ten minutes and sat down at the machine to play.  A couple of spins later, I was a big winner and it was such a surprise. I plan to have a lot of fun with the money.”

The Wheel of Fortune® one-dollar progressive has a starting jackpot of $300,000 and features an exciting bonus spin that has come to be one of the favorite aspects of the game for players and fans alike. In order to win the MegaJackpot®, players attempt to line up the Wheel of Fortune® symbols on the machine’s payline.
 
“Our players love our loose slots and progressive jackpots,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We’re thrilled to see Diana experience an exciting Barona moment.”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona also has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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Idol mania has hit Barona Resort & Casino! San Diego’s loosest casino is introducing the star-studded American Idol® MultiPLAY video reel slot machine just in time for the smash reality show’s season finale tonight.

The American Idol® slots, developed by International Game Technology (IGT), feature memorable footage displayed on vivid LCD screens and hit songs projected from state-of-the-art sound chairs. Players are invited to sit in the middle of the action and feel like part of the show. The slots are packed with fun bonuses and extras including “The Audition,” “Vote 4 Cash” Group Play Bonuses and the “Judges Pick.”  Click here to watch the game in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGJEN_WnL4U.

“We are always looking to introduce fun and innovative games that our guests will love and the American Idol® MultiPLAY video slot machine is sure to be a big hit,” said Chuck Hickey, vice president of slot operations. “These slots offer players an unforgettable gaming experience and will also impress the reality show’s most avid fans.”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovation in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Tmikel W. of Playa del Rey is over the moon after hitting a $276,512 jackpot on an Attack From Mars™ slot machine at Barona Resort & Casino.  

“Barona’s slots are the loosest around and we are excited to add Tmikel to our growing list of winners,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We also have the hottest new slot machines on the market. So, our players play the loosest slots in San Diego and have a great time with our friendly staff and the other happy players at Barona.”

Modeled after the popular “Attack from Mars” pinball game, the new Attack from Mars™ slot machine and sister game, Revenge From Mars™ by WMS Gaming, invite players to stop a Martian invasion or join the invaders in the sci-fi slot machine epic. The slots integrate innovative Sensory Immersion game style with a trademark motion chair and surround-sound BOSE speakers. The game is presented in a multi-game configuration with two main bonus events and a wild feature. Both games are enabled for the WMS Player’s Life Web Services, which means players can track bonus accomplishments and unlock additional content online at home.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Club Barona Platinum player Rudy M. of Chula Vista hit a $158,770 jackpot on a two-cent Power Strike™ slot machine at Barona Resort & Casino.

“We’re excited to add Rudy to Barona’s growing list of jackpot winners,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We’ve got the loosest slots in San Diego and it’s always exciting to see one of our loyal guests win big!”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Throw on a Hawaiian shirt and head to Barona Resort & Casino for the Great Parrothead Adventure, a free Jimmy Buffet themed slot tournament scheduled for every Tuesday in July. Club Barona members can compete in the tournament once a week to win a share of $18,000 in weekly prizes – a total payout of $72,000 for the month.  

“Many of our guests are big fans of the famed island crooner Jimmy Buffet and we know the Great Parrothead Adventure will be a huge hit,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Because our Club Barona members can play for free for the chance to win thousands of dollars every week, this will be a slot tournament in paradise!”

Barona’s month-long Great Parrothead Adventure slot tournament will be held every Tuesday in July from noon to 10 p.m. Club Barona members may register for the free tournament in front of the El Rancho Grande Mexican restaurant on the casino floor on July 5, 12, 19 and 26 for five minutes of tournament play on a designated slot machine.  Participants with the top three slot machine scores each week earn cash prizes – first place wins $10,000, second place wins $2,000 and third place wins $1,000.  An additional fifty players will win $100 in myFREEPLAY prizes each week.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Monday through Thursday mornings in July, Club Barona members have a chance to win a total of $80,000 in myFREEPLAY prizes during the Early Bird Power Giveaway at Barona Resort & Casino.

“Everyone knows the ‘early bird gets the worm,’” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “And, if you like to get an early start on fun, Barona is the place to be in July.”

Every thirty minutes from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Monday through Thursday mornings in July, one hundred random winners will be drawn to win a myFREEPLAY prize. Using a prize wheel to determine the amounts to be distributed during each Power Giveaway, a Barona host will announce the prize amount and invite players to check their myVIEW screen to see if they have won.

All Club Barona members actively playing on the casino floor with their Club Barona card are eligible to win an Early Bird Power Giveaway prize. Individual prize amounts range from $5 to $50, with a projected total of $80,000 in giveaways throughout the promotional period.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts and relive the 50s during Barona Resort & Casino’s “Flashback Fridays.”  On Fridays through July 22, Club Barona members are invited to compete for a share of $21,000 in weekly prizes – a total payout of $84,000 for the month.  

“Flashback Fridays will give our Club Barona members the chance to create fun fifties memories,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Not only will they get to rock out to oldies tunes while they play, but they will have the opportunity to win hundreds of exciting Power Giveaways.”

Barona’s month-long “Flashback Fridays” promotion will be held on Fridays in July from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On July 1, 8, 15 and 22, ten lucky players will be randomly selected to win $100 in myFREEPLAY prizes every fifteen minutes. All Club Barona members actively playing a slot, video reel or video poker machine are eligible to win.

To keep it rocking all night long, live oldies bands will hit the stage with timeless classics from the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll. In between sets, classic oldies tunes will play via satellite radio throughout the casino floor. To complete the 1950s diner experience, complimentary mini root beer floats will be given to casino players throughout the promotional period.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

A series of major jackpots has Barona Resort & Casino buzzing with excitement. This past weekend, Kelly from Poway won $151,779 playing a Power Strike Golden 8s progressive slot machine. And, Monday night, another player hit a $150,000 jackpot on the same bank of Power Strike progressive machines.

“The Power Strike slot machine is one of my favorites to play at Barona, said Kelly who is a member of the casino’s popular Club Barona players program. “It was exciting to win that amount of cash and I plan to use the money to help pay for my daughter’s education.”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slots, monitored by the Barona Loose Troop™ to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features video poker machines and over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

“We are thrilled that two of our loyal players hit this incredible jackpot,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “These were exciting Barona moments that we were proud to share and we hope they enjoy their winnings.”

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Let the games begin in three, two, one....during Barona Resort & Casino’s “Minute To Win It” Team Challenge on Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10, 2011. From 9 p.m. to midnight each day, Barona staff members will be playing games from the hit show in teams live on the casino floor. Club Barona members will have the opportunity to predict the winning teams and earn $100 in myFREEPLAY per challenge.

“Game show contests are always popular with our guests who enjoy rooting for their favorite contestants and earning big prizes,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “The nail-biting challenges generate a buzz throughout the casino and create a party-like atmosphere for the evening.”

Beginning at 8 p.m., Club Barona members who play and earn 100 Club Barona myPoints in the hour prior to each challenge will have the opportunity to predict the winning team. Club Barona members who correctly guess the winners will win $100 in myFREEPLAY. The contest is open to all Club Barona members 18 years and older playing with their Club Barona Cards at any machine linked to the myVIEW system.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovation in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino is ramping up every Thursday night for a four week Party Pit marathon of exciting chipless table game parties. From Aug. 25 through Sept. 15, Barona Club members will be thoroughly entertained with new games, contests and challenges for even more chances to win cash prizes and giveaways.

From 6 p.m. to midnight, the Barona gaming floor will be transformed according to its weekly theme while guests play a variety of chipless games in the casino’s Chipless Pit and listen to DJs spinning players’ favorite upbeat tunes. And, guests are encouraged to come dressed in costumes to represent each themed-party night, including:

•    Aug. 25 - The 80s
•    Sept. 1 - Movie Characters
•    Sept. 8 - The Roaring 20s
•    Sept. 15 - Fairytales

“We hope our Barona guests catch onto the excitement of our themed weeks as the entire casino will come alive with our Party Pit activities,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our giveaways and weekly $5,000 in cash prizes will also reward our loyal Club Barona members, and make every Thursday night something to look forward to."

To get guests in the Party Pit spirit, the casino will be giving away t-shirts and glow necklaces. Guests will also have numerous fun ways to win cash prizes including a “hot seat” drawing, mini blinko, a “make some noise” contest, and high/low and black card/red card games. The DJ will also put guests into a groove with dance contests, trivia and “name that tune” game for even more ways to win cash prizes.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino is raising the stakes for winning big during its upcoming ‘Off to the Races’ promotion on Monday, August 29, 2011. Club Barona members can vie to win part of $70,000 in prizes through the casino’s virtual horse races that take place on the casino’s myVIEW screens.

“Our ‘Off to the Races’ events are always highly anticipated by our players,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Players have multiple opportunities to win big and enjoy the thrill of rooting for their favorite animated fillies.”

The excitement begins the moment Barona players walk through the doors with greeters dressed in race attire and a professional race caller on hand to announce the virtual races live on the casino floor. Races are scheduled every two hours from noon to 10 p.m. Players can begin earning Club Barona points at 10 a.m. on race day.

Guests who earn 100 Club Barona myPOINTS in the two hour priors to each race will have the opportunity to bet on their favorite horses during virtual races unfolding on the myVIEW screens on Barona’s slot and video poker games. If their horse wins, they win $100 in “myFREEPLAY.” Adding to the excitement, Club Barona staff will be giving out other small prizes on the casino floor throughout the day.

For those who enjoy live horse racing action year round, Barona also offers Off-Track Betting in a 136-seat venue which has 32 televisions, including five big screens.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., guests can wager and watch the sport’s best thoroughbreds at the country’s top racetracks including Del Mar, Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and Churchill Downs.  

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Club Barona player Minh D. of La Puente hit a $126,441 jackpot playing an EZ Pai Gow Poker ™ table game at Barona Resort & Casino.
 
“We had a lot of big winning moments here at Barona in recent weeks,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We are proud to add a loyal player like Minh to our growing list of jackpot winners.”

The EZ Pai Gow Poker ™ game, supplied by DEQ Systems Corp., is the only stand-alone commission-free Pai Gow game in the market. EZ Pai Gow Poker ™ is a revolutionary method of accelerating the speed of Pai Gow poker by eliminating the 5 percent commission on winning hands. The game is played with a 53-card deck, including one joker that acts as a wild card.
 
Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features video poker machines and over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

There’s no better way to start your day than waking up to the possibility of winning cash and prizes! As part of the Early Bird Power Giveaway program at Barona Resort & Casino, Club Barona members have a chance to win a share of $80,000 in myFREEPLAY prizes on Monday through Thursday mornings in September.

“Our Early Bird Power Giveaway program has been such a big hit with our guests that we decided to extend it into September,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We invite our Club Barona members to take part in this exciting promotion and participate in the early morning fun.”

Every thirty minutes from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Monday through Thursday mornings in September, one hundred random winners will be drawn to win a myFREEPLAY prize. Using a prize wheel to determine the amounts to be distributed during each Power Giveaway, a Barona host will announce the prize amount and invite players to check their myVIEW screen to see if they are a winner.

All Club Barona members actively playing on the casino floor with their Club Barona card are eligible to win an Early Bird Power Giveaway prize. Individual prize amounts range from $5 to $50, with a projected total of $80,000 in giveaways throughout the promotional period.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino has earned the top slot in 11 categories in the 2011 San Diego Union-Tribune “San Diego’s Best” Reader’s Poll.  

San Diego’s loosest casino earned the top ranking in the following categories: Best Local Casino; Loosest Slots; Best Buffet: Seasons Fresh Buffet; Best Steakhouse: Barona Oaks Steakhouse; Best Golf Center: Barona Creek Golf Club; Best Noodle House: Ho Wan Noodle Shop; and many more.

"I am honored to see our loyal players and the local community demonstrate such high praise for our casino, loose slots, restaurants and world-class amenities," said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.  “Everything we do is aimed at providing our players with the best experience in San Diego and it means a lot to hear that our players recognize all of this. And, on behalf of everyone at Barona, I’d like to thank the thousands upon thousands of San Diegans who voted for us.”

As a thank you to guests for voting, Barona will host a “Thank You Party” on September 17 and 18 featuring exciting casino promotions, giveaways and restaurant specials.


Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

The sensual rhythms and sophisticated vibes of Miami’s South Beach will take over Barona Resort & Casino during the sizzling ‘Miami Nights’ Power Party on Friday, September 30. In true Miami fashion, players will enjoy fun well into the evening and the allure of a chance to win a share of $25,000 in cash prizes.

“Miami is well-known for its fun-filled, trend-setting party scene,” said Rick Salinas, general manager at Barona Resort & Casino. “We’re excited to bring a bit of its nightlife to San Diego for our monthly Power Party, which is always one of our most highly anticipated events.”

Fun-seekers can get the party started at Barona’s “Miami Nights’ pre-party from noon to 6 p.m. Players will enjoy a spicy blend of pop and rock hits with a Latin flavor and a chance to qualify for the popular Money Machine.

As the sun goes down, the fun heats up. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., a video DJ spins hot Latin beats on the Hayloft Stage and dancers tango on the casino floor. Barona’s Hot Seat Power Giveaways keep the evening’s tempo high with Club Barona members randomly selected every 20 minutes to win $2,000 cash. All Club Barona members actively playing while using their Club Barona cards are eligible to win with a total of 25 winners for the evening.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino is celebrating the red, white and green with a Mexican Independence Day fiesta on Friday, September 16.  The evening will include festive food, music and entertainment, as well as $25,000 in cash prizes.

“We love to throw a party and offer fun ways to increase players’ odds of winning,” said Rick Salinas, general manager at Barona Resort & Casino. “Barona is a great place to celebrate with friends and play to win amazing cash prizes.”

From 6 p.m. to midnight, players have the opportunity to win $1,000 cash during Rapid Fire giveaways.  Instant winners will be chosen every 15 minutes.  All Club Barona members actively playing while using their Club Barona cards are eligible to win. A countdown will be shown on screens across the casino to mark each win period and build excitement. Winners will be chosen at random via the Power Winners System.

Adding to the fun, a traditional mariachi band will serenade guests in the food court and Barona staff will give away fresh-made churros throughout the evening. Players can also enjoy authentic Mexican dance performances by a Ballet Folklórico group on the casino floor.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino invites Club Barona members to try their luck and pick their favorite numbers for a chance to win big in the $250,000 Barona Lottery. From Sept. 30 through Oct. 27 players who earn 250 Club Barona myPOINTS can participate in weekly lottery drawings on Thursdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a chance at the progressive jackpot and instant win prizes. Thousands will win each week!

“The $250,000 Barona Lottery gives our loyal Club Barona members the opportunity to win prizes based on the number of trips to the casino,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our players love to participate in the Barona Lottery because they get to visit us more often while increasing their chances to win.”

Each day beginning Sept. 30, Club Barona members can select five unique numbers between 1 and 42 or choose the quick pick option for randomly selected numbers. The winning numbers will be drawn every Thursday evening beginning on October 6 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Picks must be made 15 minutes prior to the drawing in order to be eligible to win.

The more numbers that guests match, the higher the cash prizes. Guests that match two numbers will win $50; guests that match three numbers will win $500; and guests that match all four numbers will win the progressive jackpot which starts at $20,000. In the event that all four numbers are not matched, the progressive jackpot will roll over to the next drawing and $10,000 will be added.  

Each day during the final week of the promotion from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3, lottery participants will be able to visit the lottery kiosks after earning 250 myPOINTS to receive a Grand Finale drawing entry ticket. On Thursday, Nov. 3, drawings will be held at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Club Barona members may win their share of $20,000 plus any unawarded progressive jackpot.  Club Barona members must print tickets 15 minutes prior to a drawing and be present to be eligible to win.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Rise and shine…it’s giveaway time! Monday through Thursday mornings in October at Barona Resort & Casino, Club Barona members are invited to compete in the Early Bird Power Giveaway for a chance to win a share of $10,800 in myFREEPLAY prizes each day.  

“Our Early Bird Power Giveaway program gives our Club Barona members the chance to get their day started off on the right foot,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “And this month’s exciting power giveaway promotion starts even earlier at 4 a.m., giving them more opportunities to win.”

Every 30 minutes from 4 to 8 a.m. on Monday through Thursday mornings in October, the Power Giveaway system will select a single machine as the winner. One player at the winning bank must have earned 100 myPOINTS in the half hour preceding the drawing for the bank to be eligible. Each eligible Club Barona member playing at that bank at the time of the Power Giveaway will receive $100 in myFREEPLAY.

All Club Barona members actively playing at a slot machine while using their Club Barona cards at the same bank as the winning machine are eligible to win an Early Bird Power Giveaway prize. Each winner will receive $100 in myFREEPLAY automatically loaded onto his or her Club Barona account, with a projected total of $10,800 each day.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino is calling for its Club Barona members who are driven to win to participate in its “Casino Manager Car Giveaway.” On October 24, 25 and 26, Barona will be giving out daily cash prizes totaling $7,000 plus a Ford sedan, crossover or truck each valued at $25,000.

“Barona’s Casino Manager Car Giveaway is a fun promotion for our staff and we hope it will be even more exciting for our Club Barona members as well,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Three lucky winners will drive home happy in a new Ford vehicle of their choice and many more will have an extra $500 in their pockets.”

At the top of each hour beginning at 12 p.m. each day of the promotion, Barona’s friendly casino managers will give away one key and $500 to random Club Barona members actively playing their favorite slots or table games. Club Barona members who earn 250 myPoints one hour prior to each drawing will be entered to win.

Each day at 9 p.m. five additional players will be chosen to receive keys and cash for a total of 14 keys awarded each day. And, at 10 p.m., the one Club Barona member holding the lucky key will drive home in a brand new car.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino announced today the hire of Bruce Lowder as vice president of finance. With over 30 years of financial and operational experience, Lowder’s past work experience includes general manager and executive operations positions at casinos across the nation.

At Barona, Lowder will oversee financial operations for the casino including assisting in developing Barona’s financial management strategy and providing leadership for diverse work groups. Lowder is also charged with analyzing business processes and implementing changes to enhance operational efficiency.

“We are pleased to welcome Bruce to the Barona team,” said Dean Allen, senior vice president of administration.  “He thinks strategically beyond the numbers adding insight into ways we can create new and more memorable moments for our players.”

Prior to joining Barona Resort & Casino, Lowder worked at a variety of casino properties including President Riverboat Casino/Gateway Riverboat Cruises, Ameristar Casino Kansas City and Bullwhackers Casino in Colorado. He gained extensive knowledge of all aspects of casino operations having overseen casino departments including slots, table games, food and beverage, finance, housekeeping and facilities.

Lowder earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana State University and received his CPA certificate in 1983. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Let the fun begin! Barona Resort & Casino is bringing back its popular Party Pit with exciting giveaways and cash prizes. On Thursday, Oct. 13 and Thursday Nov. 17 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., table game players will have the opportunity to participate in high-energy games and contests for the chance to win big.

“The Party Pit is a fun way to give our Club Barona members the chance to win cash and prizes in a spirited atmosphere,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We are fortunate to have most of the table games business in town and with $5,000 in monthly giveaways, we know some of our more ‘party animal-type’ loyal table game players will look forward to Party Pit Thursdays each month.”

To get players in the Party Pit spirit, the casino will be giving away T-shirts and glow necklaces. There will be numerous ways for players to win cash prizes including a “hot seat” drawing, mini blinko, a “make some noise” contest, and high/low and black card/red card games.

To increase the energy and excitement in the Party Pit, DJ Tommy of the Funk Experience will spin the players’ favorite tunes from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. He will also encourage guests to get in on the action with dance contests, trivia and a “name that tune” game.

Club Barona members seated at a table with an open card rating are eligible to win a prize. Players must be seated before the table is selected to win. Individual prize amounts range from $5 to $100 for each giveaway.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino is getting into the Halloween spirit and hosting a Monster Bash Power Party. On Friday, Oct. 28 from noon to 3 a.m., Club Barona members will have the opportunity to win a share of over $55,000 in cash prizes.

“San Diego’s best casino is going to be dressed up for the holiday and we want to invite everyone to come out for a frightfully good time,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “And, there will be plenty of chances to fill up those trick-or-treat bags with cash prizes and jackpots.”

Players are encouraged to wear their most imaginative costumes and enjoy the pre-party from noon to 6 p.m. when fifty guests will have an opportunity to enter the Money Machine. The Power Giveaways start at 6 p.m. and Club Barona members will have the chance to win a share of $2,000 cash every 20 minutes.  Winners will be selected at random and each winning slot bank or table game will receive $2,000 to be divided equally among actively playing Club Barona members.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino has once again been ranked as the “Best Casino” in San Diego in the 2011 Best of Southern California Gaming Reader's Choice Awards. The results were announced in the current issue of Southern California Gaming Guide. Barona was honored with 10 first place wins and 15 honors overall - more than any other casino.

Readers selected Barona with first place votes in the following categories: Best Casino; Best Casino Resort; Loosest Slots San Diego County; Best Service; Best Promotions; Best Slots; Best Blackjack; Best Video Poker; Best Steakhouse – Barona Steakhouse; and Best Casino Golf Course – Barona Creek Golf Club.

“We are truly honored to be recognized by the Southern California Gaming Guide readers as the best casino in so many competitive categories,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We strive to give our players the best experience possible and it is very rewarding to hear that our efforts have paid off.”

The latest awards come just weeks after Barona earned the top ranking in 11 categories in the 2011 San Diego Union-Tribune “San Diego’s Best” Reader’s Poll, including Best Local Casino and Loosest Slots.  And, the Barona Creek Golf Club was recently awarded the prestigious Golf Digest “Green Star Award” for its environmental practices.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

To honor and pay tribute to all active and veteran service members, Barona Resort & Casino is offering a special Veterans’ Day promotion for its military guests. From Friday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov. 18, players who present their military ID at any Club Barona Booth will receive up to $50 in myFREEPLAY and a custom commemorative pin.

“This Veterans’ Day, we want to honor our military friends for their dedicated and loyal service to our country,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “At Barona, we are proud of our armed forces and want to make sure they know how much they are appreciated.”

On Veterans’ Day, Friday, Nov. 11, the celebration will be complete with a DJ spinning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and a live band playing from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. And, to further commemorate the occasion, the casino and staff will be decked out in red, white and blue.

To qualify for the Veterans’ Day offer, players must present a valid active or retired military ID or a copy of their DD2-14, a photo ID and their Club Barona Card to a Club Barona staff member.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Fa

From Monday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 30, Barona Resort & Casino is adding some extra glimmer to its famous Golden Ticket cash giveaway with three “Casino Manager Bonu$ Cash Days.”

Every 30 minutes beginning at 12 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 30, one of Barona’s Casino Managers will give a $250 bonus cash prize to one Club Barona member actively playing their favorite slots or table games with 500 myPoints since 8 p.m. the evening before.

“The countdown to our $250,000 Golden Ticket cash giveaway is creating so much excitement at Barona as our players anticipate the grand prize drawing on December 23 that we decided to sweeten the offer even more by giving $250 cash every 30 minutes to a player on the casino floor for three consecutive days,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.  And, that is in addition to one of our 53 Golden Ticket holders walking away with $250,000 right before Christmas.”

The Golden Ticket is the largest grand finale prize giveaway in Barona’s history.  Now through December 23, Club Barona members can qualify any day to win one of 53 Golden Tickets.  All you have to do is earn 500 myPoints any day and you will automatically be entered into a daily drawing for a coveted Golden Ticket. At 9 p.m. on December 23, one of the 53 Golden Ticket holders is guaranteed to walk away with a quarter of a million dollars; 50 players who qualified for a Golden Ticket but didn’t win one will also each take home $1,000 in cash.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino has announced the promotion of several of its executives to the role of Casino Manager. Playing a large part in the success of Barona’s widely popular casino, each Casino Manager has an active role in the experience of Barona’s guests, working daily to create a fun, friendly and positive environment.

“Over the years we have transformed Barona into a magical place where our players and our staff leave the world outside and engage with each other in the most honest and friendliest of manners,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.  “While there are many facets to Barona’s success, a large part of it has been the enhanced role of our Casino Managers interacting with our players on the casino floor. We have selected the best of the best to grow and develop this special group and continue Barona’s legacy of winning moments for our guests.”

Barona has selected five of its elite executives to join the Casino Manager team, including Linda Devine, Kevin Ward, Dana Arthur, Ken Baker, and Sheri Mendoza. The team will work to continue to achieve an atmosphere of excellence for Barona’s guests and players.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

From Monday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 14, Barona Resort & Casino is ringing in the season and bringing back its three “Casino Manager Bonu$ Cash Days,” as part of Barona’s famous Golden Ticket cash giveaway.

Every hour beginning at 12 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 14, one of Barona’s friendly casino managers and their staff will give a $500 bonus cash prize to one Club Barona member actively playing their favorite slots or table games. Club Barona members who have earned 500 myPoints or equivalent table games or poker play since 8 p.m. the evening prior, about an hour of play for most folks, will be eligible to win the daily cash prizes which total $12,000 a day for a total cash payout of $36,000 over the three days.

"The anticipation for our $250,000 Golden Ticket grand prize drawing on December 23 continues to build and now we are going to up the ante one more time,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our players loved last month’s bonus cash giveaways and asked for more so we are bringing it back one more time before the grand finale.”

The Golden Ticket is the largest grand finale prize giveaway in Barona's history. Now through Dec. 23, Club Barona members can qualify any day to win one of 53 Golden Tickets. All you have to do is earn 500 myPoints any day and you will automatically be entered into a daily drawing for a coveted Golden Ticket. At 9 p.m. on Dec. 23, one of the 53 Golden Ticket holders is guaranteed to walk away with a quarter of a million dollars; 50 players who qualified for a Golden Ticket but didn't win one will also each take home $1,000 in cash.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino is ringing in the New Year on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 with an exciting celebration throughout the casino including  Barona’s famous $50,000 Rapid Fire Power Giveaway, dueling pianos and a lineup of special entertainment.  

Starting on Dec. 31 from noon to 9 p.m. and again from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., one actively playing Club Barona member will be randomly selected every 15 minutes to win a $1,000 Rapid Fire Power Giveaway. A total of 50 winners will walk away with $50,000 in giveaways.
“On New Year’s Eve, we’ll be heating up the casino as we countdown to the New Year and beyond with fifty, $1,000 rapid fire giveaways,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our live entertainment will add even more excitement to the casino floor and help create a memorable New Year’s Eve celebration for our guests.”
The fun begins at 9 p.m. with dueling pianos and the countdown to midnight displayed on screens throughout the casino.  From 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., players can enjoy a live Tribute to Sir Elton John and Billy Joel. At midnight, Barona will welcome 2012 as confetti and balloons fill the air. Guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire which can be embellished with New Year’s hats, beads and horns which will be handed out throughout the night.  

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

One lucky San Diegan’s life was forever changed on Dec. 23 with the drawing of Barona Resort & Casino’s largest, guaranteed grand finale prize in its history: The Golden Ticket Giveaway. Ending 2011 on an exciting note, Mary T. of San Diego was thrilled to learn that her Golden Ticket was the winning ticket drawn out of 53 daily winners over the 53 day promotion.

When Mary headed out to Barona last Friday, she didn’t have a Golden Ticket but she had high hopes her name would be drawn for the last Golden Ticket so she could be part of the historic $250,000 grand prize drawing. Mary’s wish came true.

During the promotion which began on Nov. 1, one player’s name was randomly drawn every day to be the daily Golden Ticket winner.  As the promotion neared the end, players excitedly followed the countdown to the very last Golden Ticket drawing on December 23 only moments before the grand finale ceremony at 9 p.m.  

“Since its launch, our Golden Ticket promotion has created so much fun and excitement, especially on December 23 as hundreds of Club Barona members were hoping to be selected as the last Golden Ticket holder to be entered into the grand prize drawing,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.  “Mary T. was one of those hopeful players. Out for the evening with her son, she was hoping to hear her name announced when the final Golden Ticket was drawn and she did.”

While players didn’t have to be present to win any of the 53 Golden Tickets or the $250,000 grand prize drawing, most of the Golden Ticket holders were at Barona for the grand finale.  Barona's Casino Managers described the energy as "Mardi Gras-like" as the Golden Ticket winners paraded through the casino and the electricity on the casino floor was at an all-time high.

“Mary was thrilled when her name was announced as the 53rd Golden Ticket holder but she was ecstatic when her name was announced a few minutes later as the grand prize winner,” said Casino Manager Ray Juergens. “In a matter of 15 minutes, Mary T. went from not even having a Golden Ticket to winning a quarter million dollars.  It was just so exciting.”

In the spirit of the holiday season and in typical Barona fashion, General Manager Rick Salinas surprised the 52 remaining Golden Ticket holders with a $1,000 bonus.  

One of the surprised Golden Ticket holders said, “Barona is the best. I thought I was the luckiest person imaginable to have a 1-in-53 chance to win a quarter of a million dollars. When I didn’t win the grand prize, Barona's General Manager gave away another $52,000 as he surprised the rest of us with $1,000 each.  Playing at Barona is like getting a free prize inside a box of cereal when I was a kid.”

The Golden Ticket Giveaway promotion ran Nov. 1 through Dec. 23, where Club Barona members entered daily to win one of 53 Golden Tickets for the grand prize drawing of $250,000; an additional 50 players who played during the promotion also were drawn for $1,000 in cash each. Guests didn’t have to be present to win the drawings because the selected winners were notified individually over the phone, sent a Golden Ticket button, and had their names posted throughout the casino and on www.barona.com.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Those in search of a treasured prize must follow the map to Barona Resort & Casino for X Marks the Slot, a free slot tournament scheduled for every Wednesday in January. Club Barona members can compete in the tournament once a week to win a share of $18,250 in weekly prizes – a total payout of $73,000 for the month.  

“Our players know that when seeking opportunities to have fun and win, Barona is their ultimate destination,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “That’s why we’re inviting our Club Barona members to participate in one tournament where they can play for free and have a chance at winning thousands of dollars!”

Barona’s X Marks the Slot tournament will be held each Wednesday of the month—January 4, 11, 18 and 25—from noon to 10 p.m.  Free registration will take place for Club Barona members on the casino floor in front of the El Rancho Grande Mexican restaurant.  Participants will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis and have an opportunity to engage in five minutes of tournament play on a designated slot machine.  

Patrons may qualify for a prize based upon their final score each tournament day.  Cash prizes include:

•    $5,000 for scores of 7,000 or higher;
•    $500 for scores ranging from 6,000 to 6,999; and
•    $100 for scores ranging from 5,000 to 5,999.  

Opportunities for myFREEPLAY prizes are also available:

•    $50 for scores ranging from 4,000 and 4,999; and
•    $25 for scores ranging from 3,000 and 3,999.  

Barona will load myFREEPLAY prizes onto each winner’s account by 2 p.m. of the day following tournament play, while winners of the $100 and $500 cash prizes will be paid in the tournament area by the slot cashier.  Winners of the $5000 cash prize may collect their loot at the Main Cashier’s Cage.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Nerdiness Has Never Been More “In” – Party Pit Features Live Entertainment,
Cash and Prize Giveaways

Grab your pocket protectors, the nerds are taking over Barona Resort & Casino and hosting a Party Pit marathon with a nerdy twist. On Thursday, Jan. 26, Barona will transform the Chipless Games pits into a pop-up Party Pit featuring exciting table game action, cash giveaways and more.

From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Club Barona members are invited to jump into the Party Pit and enjoy dozens of fun ways to win cash prizes including a “hot seat” drawing, mini blinko as well as high/low and black card/red card games. The Funk Experience featuring DJ Tommy will also put guests into a groove with dance contests, “name that tune” and trivia games via Facebook and Foursquare check-ins. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their nerdiest costumes.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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January 27th Event Gives Players the Chance to Win Their Share of $50,000 in Giveaways

Barona Resort & Casino will host an action-packed Denim and Diamonds Power Party this January. Beginning with a pre-party at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 27, Club Barona Members will have the opportunity to claim their potential share of $50,000 in cash prizes.

“We’re excited to host our first Power Party of 2012,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We decided to go big with a country-western theme event, where our Club Barona Members are sure to have a good time with the help of some live entertainment and a chance to win cash and giveaways.”

To kick off the event, a pre-party featuring a guest DJ will be hosted from noon to 7 p.m.  To add to the excitement, Barona’s Casino Managers will select 50 guests to enter the Money Machine, play Blinko or spin the Big Spin prize wheel. The main event will immediately follow and last through 3 a.m.  Club Barona members will be selected at random to win $2,000 every 20 minutes using the Power Winners system for a chance to win a cash prize.  The countdown to the first drawing will begin at 6:40 p.m., with 25 rounds in total.

In addition to the drawings, all Club Barona members playing a slot, video reel, video poker machine, table game or poker with their Club Barona Cards are eligible to win a Barona Power Giveaway prize.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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Club Barona Members Are Invited to Play for a Chance to Win Share of $119,000

Head on out to Barona Resort & Casino to party through the night at Barona’s Midnight Madness Power Party held every Monday through Thursday in February. Each night of the 17 day promotion, 70 Club Barona Members will win a share of $7,000.

“We’re excited to offer our late night players more chances to win with our Midnight Madness Power Party,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “It’s a promotion worth staying up for.”

Barona’s Midnight Madness will run from midnight to 2 a.m. where every 20 minutes, ten winners will be randomly drawn to win $100 in myFREEPLAY.  All Club Barona members actively playing a slot, video reel, or video poker machine are eligible to win.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Watch the Patriots and Giants Battle on the Field and Play to Win a Share of $50,000

On the biggest football game day of the year, Barona Resort & Casino will kick off  with a $50,000 Superparty celebration that is sure to be a high scoring affair. On Sunday, February 5 starting at 3 p.m., guests are invited out to Barona to watch all the exciting football action while playing on the casino floor for a chance to win a share of $50,000.

As the New England Patriots and New York Giants battle for the XLVI championship title, Club Barona members will enjoy the showdown from large screen TVs throughout the casino. And, every 15 minutes from 3 to 8 p.m., Barona’s Casino Managers will select one random player actively playing a slot bank or table game to win $250 in cash for a total Hot Seat payout of $40,000 throughout the evening.

“Regardless of who is winning on the field in Indianapolis, our Club Barona members will be winning on the casino floor,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “It’s another opportunity for us to celebrate with our Club Barona members and we’re excited to offer them both a spirited celebration and the chance to win some extra cash.”

The casino-wide Superparty will also feature:
•    Exciting giveaways- Barona’s Casino Managers will randomly select guests to play exciting games including Blinko, the Money Machine or the Big Spin Prize Wheel.
•    Cash prizes- Players that participate in other fun games can win up to $100.
•    T-Shirt mobs- Casino Managers and their crews of noise makers will hand out custom Barona Big Game t-shirts to players.
•    Food giveaways- Favorite stadium-style food items will be available complimentary to players throughout the casino.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

(SAN DIEGO) Feb. 9, 2012 – On Tuesday, Feb. 14, Barona Resort & Casino is hosting a Valentine-themed Party Pit in San Diego’s only chipless games arena.  Players can fall in love with new games, contests and challenges and chances to win a share of $5,000. 

From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., the gaming floor will be transformed into a red hot Valentine’s party while guests play a variety of chipless games including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.  To be eligible to win prizes and a share of the $5,000, players must be seated at a table with an open Club Barona rating card prior to the table being selected.

During the party, guests will be entertained by DJ Tommy of the Funk Experience who will be spinning classic love songs and upbeat tunes.  And, Barona’s fun-loving Casino Managers will be handing out Valentine’s in the form of cash prizes and surprise giveaways.  There will be even more chances to win great prizes for guests who check in on Facebook and Foursquare.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

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(SAN DIEGO) Feb. 23, 2012 –Barona Resort & Casino is putting Club Barona members in the driver’s seat once again during its “Casino Manager Car Giveaway” promotion.  On February 27, 28 and 29, Barona’s Casino Managers will be giving out $500 every hour and one Chevy Camero, Equinox or Colorado each day.
 
“Our Casino Managers have a fun time during the car giveaway promotion and seeing the looks of amazement on the winner’s face when they learn they’ve won a new car is priceless,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.
 
Casino Manager Car Giveaway Details:
 
• Cash Giveaways: At the top of each hour beginning midnight Monday, Feb. 27 through Wednesday, Feb. 29, one Club Barona member actively playing their favorite slots or table game will win $500. Club Barona members who earn 250 myPoints will be entered to win.
 
• Car Giveaways: Each day, all guests who earn 250 myPoints each hour earn one entry that hour for the car giveaway at 9 p.m. Winners do not need to be present to win the car and have 72 hours to claim their prizes.
 
Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.
 
About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

(SAN DIEGO) March 7, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino is inviting Club Barona members to pick numbers for an opportunity to win a weekly jackpot in the $200,000 Barona Lottery on Wednesdays during the month of March.  Drawings will take place at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on March 7, 14, 21 and 28.  The jackpots will start at $10,000 and if the jackpots go unclaimed, Barona will add another $10,000 to the pot.  Players selected at random may also win instant cash prizes ranging from $5 to $20.

“Whether it’s your birth date, anniversary date or the number 13, pick your favorite numbers and have fun playing in the Barona Lottery,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.

The Barona $200,000 Lottery details include:

• How to Play
o Club Barona members may play once each day of the promotion after earning 250 myPOINTS on the same calendar day.
o Players may access the Barona Lottery through promotional kiosks and follow the on-screen instructions to select five unique numbers between one and 42. Or, players also have the option to select a quick pick, where the system will randomly select five numbers.
o On Wednesdays, picks must be made 15 minutes prior to the drawing to be eligible.
• Weekly Drawings
o The more numbers that guests match, the higher the cash prizes. Guests that match two numbers will win $50; match three numbers and win $500; match all four numbers and win the jackpot.
o In the event that all four numbers are not matched during a drawing, $10,000 will be added to the jackpot for the following drawing.  If there is a tie, the jackpot will be split evenly among the winners.
• Grand Finale Drawings
o Players can earn entries from 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21 through 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28.
o After earning 250 myPOINTS each day, players may receive one Grand Finale drawing entry.
o Up to 10 players have an opportunity to split up to $80,000 during the two Grand Finale drawings.

For complete details, visit www.barona.com.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.
 
About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) March 29, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino is taking “Sunday Fun Day” to a whole new level. Each Sunday during April – 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 – Barona will hold Weekly Rapid Fire Giveaways and 33 guests will win cash prizes each day.

Starting on April 1, from noon to 8 p.m., one actively playing Club Barona member will be randomly selected every 15 minutes to win a $1,000 Rapid Fire Power Giveaway. Over the course of the month, 165 guests will win cash prizes totaling $165,000. The Rapid Fire countdown will begin at 11:45 a.m. every Sunday during the month.  The first winner will be picked at noon and the last winner of the day will be picked at 8 p.m.  All prizes will be paid out in cash.

“Our staff is excited to pick a winner every 15 minutes,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Barona is always a fun place to spend a weekend and we are making Sundays even more fun with these surprise cash prize giveaways.”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) April 3, 2012 – On April 5, Barona Resort & Casino will give a nostalgic nod to the past with an exciting ‘Back to the Big Top’ themed Party Pit celebration. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., players are invited to Pit 10 to enjoy games, giveaways and cash prizes.

Barona’s first party pit of the month will feature games including High/Low, Blinko, Hot Seats, Balloon Games, Bonus Drawings and more. Players can also enjoy dozens of giveaways and cash prizes totaling $5,000 during the celebration and The Funk Experience will play popular music live from the casino floor.

Adding to the fun, dealers and pit supervisors will recreate the atmosphere of the Barona Big Top in tribute to Barona’s original circus-themed casino that opened in 1994.  The personal relationships that were developed between Barona’s staff and players during the Big Top days paved the way for what players now know as Barona Resort & Casino.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) April 23, 2012 – On April 25 and 26, Barona Resort & Casino’s Club Barona members will have a chance to grab as much cash as they can in 60 seconds in Barona’s Money Machine. Players will earn $100 for every one-dollar grabbed while in the Money Machine, which contains 1,000 one-dollar bills.

“The Money Machine is one of the most exciting promotions in town,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “The fun and excitement it creates on the casino floor is infectious – everyone wants to step in and gather up some of that green.”

One winner will be announced every hour from noon to 10 p.m. with the first winner announced at noon and the final winner at 10 p.m. on both days. In order to be eligible, Club Barona members will need to earn 250 myPOINTS in the hour prior to each drawing. Once selected, the Club Barona member will be escorted to the Money Machine and given a chance to win handfuls of cash.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(San Diego, CA) April 26, 2012 -- Barona Resort & Casino announced today it is seeking applicants to fill 75 full- and part-time seasonal staff positions in the areas of gaming operations, food and beverage, hotel operations, security, and casino marketing.  The new staff members will help deliver Barona’s renowned hospitality during the peak summer time period from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

“Barona is gearing up for a very busy summer season,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. "Our casino has been buzzing with a steady increase in slot and table game players and while we have more staff than any other casino already, we want to find even more nice people to help keep our players happy and having fun.   Our staff is what separates us from other casinos and we all share the primary goal of making fun happen for our friends that visit us.”

Barona is looking for nice people who want to work at the Happiest Casino on Earth. Interested candidates can visit http://www.barona.com/about/employment/ for more information and to submit an application.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) April 30, 2012 – Three "B's" are a lucky charm during Barona Resort & Casino’s Triple B Slot Challenge scheduled for the first three Tuesdays in May.  Players who strike triple B’s for Barona during the free weekly slot challenge on May 1, 8 and 15 will have a chance to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes each week.

“We’re giving three cheers for Barona during our latest slot tournament,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “The slot challenge tournaments are a fun opportunity for players to have a great time and turn points earned into cash earned.”

Triple B Slot Challenge Details:

• May 1, 8 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Club Barona members may register for the FREE slot challenge each tournament day and will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Cash prizes are based on points earned during slot challenge play time.
• Players who score 3,000 points or more are guaranteed to go home with a cash prize during the tournament.

For complete details about Barona’s Triple B slot challenge, please visit www.barona.com or Facebook.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino  Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) May 1, 2012 – Club Barona members can experience the thrills and excitement of Barona Resort & Casino’s highly-anticipated and extremely popular virtual horseracing event “Off to the Races” on May 3, 10 and 17. Taking place from 2 to 10 p.m. on the first three Thursdays in May, players will have a chance to earn up to $54,000 in cash prizes.

“‘Off to the Races’ is one of our most exciting events, growing in popularity each time we recreate the exhilarating feeling of being at the race track right in the middle of our casino floor,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.

In order to win, Club Barona members need only:

• Play with their Club Barona Cards on May 3, 10, and 17 from 2 to 10 p.m.
• Earn 100 Club Barona myPOINTS in the two hours prior to each race – which are held at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

The casino will swell with excitement as Barona recreates the fun and fanfare of a racetrack complete with staff dressed in racing silks and a professional race caller sharing the play-by-play of each race.

For players who enjoy live horse racing action year round, Barona also offers Off-Track Betting in a 136-seat venue which has 32 televisions, including five big screens.  Guests can wager and watch the sport’s best thoroughbreds at the country’s top racetracks including Del Mar, Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and Churchill Downs. 

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) May 1, 2012 – Players can celebrate Cinco de Mayo early in a fiesta-style Party Pit at Barona Resort & Casino on Thursday, May 3. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., guests are invited to Barona to commemorate the holiday with games, giveaways and cash prizes. Players will have a chance to earn up to $5,000 in prize payouts during the celebration.

The Funk Experience will enliven the scene playing musical hits from the casino floor, while festively attired dealers and pit supervisors host a series of table games and floor giveaways. Featured games will include High/Low, Mini Blinko and Hot Seat, while the “Chipless Arena” will offer Three-Card Poker, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Roulette™ and Chipless Blackjack™. Dance contests, bonus drawings and other games will take place throughout the evening.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the
casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) May 7, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino is celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13, with a special Rapid Fire giveaway event designed to award one Club Barona member with $1,000 every fifteen minutes from 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the first winner being announced at noon.

For a chance to win, Club Barona members need to be actively playing a slot, video reel, video poker machine, poker or table game with their Club Barona Card. The winners will be chosen at random and paid $1,000 in cash.

“Our Rapid Fire events always create such an exciting atmosphere on the casino floor,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “In addition to cash prizes, we’ll also be giving away small tokens of our appreciation to all moms upon entrance to the casino in honor of Mother’s Day.”

In total, Barona is offering $33,000 in prizes to their members – that’s 33 chances to come out a winner on Mother’s Day. For more information on how to become a Club Barona member, as well as details regarding membership benefits, visit www.barona.com.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Second Jackpot in a Week Hits at the Happiest Casino on Earth

Forty-seven-year-old Eric D. won a $147,108 jackpot playing the Wheel of Fortune® MegaJackpot® progressive at Barona Resort & Casino on Saturday.  This most recent jackpot hit on the heels of a $1 million jackpot that struck just last week.

The Chula Vista resident and Club Barona member said that he was “euphoric” about the  Saturday night prize and would use the winnings for his daughter’s education and to make repairs around his house.  And, after celebrating with Barona staff and excited onlookers, he accepted an invitation to stay the night in one of Barona’s luxury suites and celebrate Mother’s Day with his family on Sunday.

“The month of May has already proved to be a big month for winners at Barona,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “And, we are gearing up for the ‘Golden Key Giveaway’– one of our biggest promotions of the year – that kicks off on May 21 and goes through June 28.  So, there are going to be even more big winners in the weeks to come!”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

ABOUT BARONA RESORT & CASINO

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Come to the Happiest Casino on Earth and Play from May 21 through June 28 for a Chance to Win One of Five Cars

Barona Resort & Casino is gearing up to give away five of the finest American cars on the road during its Golden Key Giveaway.  From Monday, May 21 through Thursday, June 28, Barona will give away one Golden Key every day.  Five of those keys could start up a brand new “Made in the USA” car for five lucky players.

“Five lucky Barona players will soon be driving around San Diego in a shiny new American made beauty,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “After 39 consecutive nightly $1,000 cash drawings, the five car giveaways and 50 more $1,000 cash prizes on the last night, the Grand Finale should be an exciting night for everyone!”

Golden Key Giveaway Details:

•     Unlimited Entries: Club Barona members can play daily to earn one entry for every 250 myPoints earned from 9:01 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

•     Nightly Drawings: One key will be given away nightly at 10 p.m. and nightly key winners will also win $1,000.

•     Bonus Wednesdays: Two keys will be given away on Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

•     Grand Finale: The grand finale will take place on Thursday, June 28, from 5 to 10 p.m.; five Golden Key holders will win a car! And, all entries will be eligible for a chance to win one of 50 $1,000 prizes in the $50,000 grand prize drawing.

Players don’t have to be present to win any of the drawings as their name and card number will be posted throughout the casino and on www.barona.com.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

ABOUT BARONA RESORT & CASINO

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

BARONA RESORT & CASINO WILL HONOR AMERICA’S HEROES AT A SPECIAL PARTY PIT CELEBRATION ON JUNE 14

(SAN DIEGO) June 14, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino will host a special Party Pit celebration on Thursday, June 14 to celebrate the bravery and selfless dedication of San Diego’s local policemen, firefighters and military servicemen and servicewomen. Players are invited to join Barona in honoring these American Heroes from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. with an evening full of fun games, giveaways and cash prizes.

The celebration will offer the best in gaming entertainment, including High/Low, Mini Blinko, Hot Seat, and a “Chipless Arena” featuring Three-Card Poker, Chipless Baccarat™ and Chipless Blackjack™. Players will have the chance to win up to $5,000 in prize payouts during the event.

The Funk Experience will keep the party going into the early morning hours, playing popular musical hits and hosting live dance contests and bonus drawings right from the casino floor.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the
casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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BARONA RESORT & CASINO IS REVVING UP TO GIVE AWAY FIVE NEW CARS & $50,000 IN CASH PRIZES TO MEMBERS DURING ITS GOLDEN KEY GIVEAWAY

Players Don’t Have to be Present to Win One of Five Brand New Cars or
A Prize Drawing at the Grand Finale on June 28

(SAN DIEGO) June 19, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino has only just started recruiting the future drivers of five of the finest American cars on the road during its Golden Key Giveaway. With keys plus $1,000 being awarded nightly to players since Monday, May 21st, 26 Barona Club members already have keys and cash in hand. Players have until Thursday, June 28 to win what could be the key to one of five new American-made cars and $1,000. An additional $50,000 in cash prizes will be given away to 50 lucky players at the Grand Finale on Thursday, June 28 and players don’t have to be present to win.

“The casino is swelling with excitement over the Golden Key Giveaway,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “With a collection of shiny new cars on the casino floor and a Golden Key winner announced every night, it’s hard for players not to wonder ‘what if’ while they play. And, we’re looking forward to making those dreams come true for five lucky winners!”

The Golden Key winners will be announced at the grand finale on June 28 at 10 p.m. when they will have the choice of driving home one of the new cars from the selection below which are currently on display on the casino floor, choosing any car they like worth up to approximately $77,000, or cashing in their winning key for the retail value.

• 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe  – valued at $72,190
• 2012 Ford F250 4x4 Crew Cab – valued at $71,580
• 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid  – valued at $77,395
• 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe  – valued at $67,220
• 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe – valued at $66,725
• 2012 Ford Mustang Jack Roush edition S3 Hyper-Series  – valued at $64,595

Additionally, all players who have had an entry in the Golden Key promotion since May 21 will be eligible to win one of 50 $1,000 prizes in the $50,000 grand prize drawing. Players do not have to be present at the finale to win any of the drawings, as their name and card number will be posted throughout the casino and on www.barona.com.

Golden Key Giveaway Details:

• Unlimited Entries: Club Barona members can play daily to earn one entry for every 250 myPoints earned from 9:01 a.m. to 9 p.m. between now and Thursday, June 28
• Nightly Drawings: One key will be given away nightly at 10 p.m. and nightly key winners will also win $1,000.
• Bonus Wednesdays: Two keys will be given away on Wednesdays at 10 p.m.
• Grand Finale: The grand finale celebration will take place on Thursday, June 28, from 5 to 10 p.m.; five Golden Key holders will win a car at 10 p.m.! And, all entries will be eligible for a chance to win one of 50 $1,000 prizes in the $50,000 grand prize drawing.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Baccarat Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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BARONA RESORT & CASINO VOTED “LOOSEST SLOTS” IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE BEST SLOTS™ 2012 POLL

(SAN DIEGO) June 13, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino has been voted by readers as the ”Loosest Slots Casino” in the Southern California Gaming Guide Best Slots™ 2012.

The results were announced in the current issue of Southern California Gaming Guide.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by players for our loose slots,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We strive to provide the best in gaming entertainment and take pride in our long-standing reputation as San Diego’s loosest casino.”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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BARONA RESORT & CASINO WELCOMES NEW MICHAEL JACKSON KING OF POP AND MONEY WHEEL SLOT MACHINES TO THE CASINO FLOOR

(SAN DIEGO) JUNE 28, 2012 – Experience the thrill of the new Michael Jackson King of Pop® and Money Wheel® slot machines just unveiled at Barona Resort & Casino. Offering the latest in gaming entertainment, these interactive machines manufactured by Bally feature HD sound and touch-screen technology.

“We’re always looking for the newest gaming advancements to bring to all our players,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “These two new slot machines are the hottest games on the market and Barona is one of only a few casinos to have them in play."

• Michael Jackson King of Pop® Video Slot: Featuring five iconic Michael Jackson songs including “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Bad” and “Dirty Diana,” this machine enhances the gaming experience with musical entertainment from the King of Pop. Custom seating, progressive gaming options and surround-sound transports Michael Jackson’s iconic 80s vibe to Barona.

• Money Wheel® Video Slot: Touch the screen to spin the wheel with the new Money Wheel® slot machine. With 15 free game features and U-Spin® options at every level, this video slot is a new spin for guests on spinning the wheel.

In addition to over 2,000 video poker and slot machines, Barona features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette. Classic chipless games with modern twists include Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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BARONA RESORT & CASINO AWARDED FOR “BEST CASINO RESTAURANTS” BY CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

(SAN DIEGO) June 20, 2012 – For the 7th consecutive year, the California Restaurant Association (CRA) San Diego Chapter has honored Barona Resort & Casino with a Gold Medallion Award for “Best Casino Restaurants.”  This prestigious award collectively recognizes all of Barona’s restaurants for offering the best overall casino food and customer service. 

“We are honored to have received this award again this year,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients in each expertly prepared dish and our service is second to none. We work very hard to create a memorable dining experience for every player and it is rewarding to be acknowledged for delivering on that promise.”

Players have a wide variety of casual and fine dining options to choose from when dining at Barona.  San Diego’s loosest casino is home to six signature restaurants including Seasons Fresh Buffet, Sage Café, Ho Wan Noodle Shop, the Barona Oaks Steakhouse, Italian Cucina, The Plaza, and El Rancho Grande, as well as several casual eateries in the food court including a Banh Mi Sandwich Cart.  And, with the casino’s unique gameside dining service, players can even have many of their favorite Barona dishes served right at their slot machine or table game.

“Congratulations to Barona Resort & Casino on this well deserved award in recognition of their dedication to San Diego’s restaurant community and hospitality industry,” said Jan Borkum administrator of the California Restaurant Association San Diego Chapter. “Barona offers an exceptional dining experience for their players and their commitment to culinary excellence can be found in every bite they serve.”

The California Restaurant Association’s Gold Medallion Awards is San Diego’s most prestigious culinary industry event.  It is an opportunity for industry professionals to honor their fellow restaurateurs for their business practices, concepts and achievements in more than 40 award categories.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

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(SAN DIEGO) July 5, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino is off to the races every Saturday in July for the Super Speedway virtual car races. On July 7, 14, 21 and 28, Club Barona members can predict the winning virtual race car with a chance of winning $100 myFREEPLAY. 

“Super Speedways optimizes some of the best winning opportunities for Club Barona members, giving them the chance to win multiple times hourly throughout the day,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We’re excited to put this promotion into drive and offer it to our guests.”

Details of the Super Speedway virtual car race include:

• Club Barona members can start earning points at midnight for races every hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Club Barona members participating in Super Speedway have the chance to receive $100 myFREEPLAY during each race for selecting the winning car.
• Super Speedway is open to all Club Barona members playing with their Club Barona Cards at any machine linked to the myVIEW system. Members may win multiple times per day.
• Barona’s official race track announcer will broadcast the action live from the casino floor for all guests to hear.
• Club Barona members must first earn 500 myPOINTS on race day to be eligible to participate in the day’s Super Speedway races and qualify for all remaining races.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has over 2,000 slots and video poker machines, along with 80 table games. Games include Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.
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(SAN DIEGO) July 26, 2012 — While it’s too late to enter this year’s Olympic games in London, there is still time to go for the gold at Barona Resort & Casino.

Barona’s Summer Olympics Party Pit kicks off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 26 in the Chipless Arena. The event will feature world-class gaming, giveaways, $5,000 in cash and prizes and a live DJ who will keep the competitive spirit going until 2 a.m.

Players who want to increase their chances of standing atop the podium as a winner at the end of the night can visit Barona Resort & Casino’s Facebook page, answer trivia questions and be entered to win cash prizes.

Dealers and pit supervisors will dress in their best Olympic-inspired attire and players are also invited to dress up in the spirit of the Olympic games.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the
casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) Aug. 3, 2012 – A North County San Diego resident hit the world’s largest Bad Beat Blackjack Progressive jackpot in history at Barona Resort & Casino on Wednesday.  The exuberant winner, Ilishia A., generously shared her winnings with a big $2,000 tip for the Barona dealers and she also gave $1,000 to each one of her fellow players at the Blackjack table.

“Barona is always the happiest casino on earth and it certainly was for Ilishia yesterday,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “There was so much fun and camaraderie at Barona that when she hit the progressive, the spirit was infectious.  And, she was so thoughtful to share some of her jackpot with other loyal players and our staff. Now, we hope Ilishia is treating herself to some more fun.”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the
casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) Aug. 3, 2011 – The odds are better than ever at Barona Resort & Casino’s ‘Off to the Races’ promotion, which runs every Sunday night in August.

Club Barona members can choose their favorite horse from the virtual lineup and cheer them on right from their seats. Players can win $100 myFREEPLAY in each of five races for choosing the winning horse. Race times are scheduled for 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., 11 p.m. and midnight.

“Our ‘Off to the Races’ promotions are some of the most anticipated events at Barona,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Players get excited about having multiple chances to win big at the races right from the casino floor.”

While the animated horses race on the myVIEW screens on Barona’s slot and video poker games, a live, professional race caller will be on the casino floor announcing the virtual races.

Guests can start earning Club Barona myPoints at noon the day of each race. Players who earn 500 myPOINTS between noon and the hour before any of the five races start will be able to place their bets for the winning pony.

For those who enjoy live horse racing action year round, Barona also offers Off-Track Betting in a 136-seat venue which has 32 televisions, including five big screens.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., guests can wager and watch the sport’s best thoroughbreds at the country’s top racetracks including Del Mar, Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and Churchill Downs.  

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) August 15, 2012 —Players at Barona Resort & Casino’s baseball-themed party pit celebration could go home with more than just peanuts and Cracker Jacks on August 16.

Barona’s Boys of Summer Party Pit kicks off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 16 in the Chipless Arena casino floor. The event will feature a live DJ until 2 a.m., games, giveaways and cash prize contests. Players could even hit a home run and leave with a share of the $5,000 that’s up for grabs.

Those hoping for a double play can check in on www.foursquare.com to receive a Party Pit T-Shirt and answer trivia questions on Facebook to win cash prizes.

Dealers and pit supervisors will dress in their best baseball-inspired attire and players are also invited to don their favorite team’s gear.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) September 4, 2012 – Barona Resort & Casino has been named the best in San Diego in eight categories in the 2012 U-T San Diego’s “Best” Reader’s Poll including Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Buffet.

Barona, San Diego’s leading casino, took top honors in the following categories: Best Local Casino; Loosest Slots; Best Brunch: Seasons Fresh Buffet; Best Buffet: Seasons Fresh Buffet; Best Business Lunch: Sage Cafe; Best Casino Restaurant: Seasons Fresh Buffet; Best Filipino Restaurant: Ho Wan; Best Pho/Noodle House: Ho Wan; and Best Golf Course: Barona Creek Golf Course.

“Everyone here at Barona Resort & Casino is honored to be considered the best by our players and by people throughout the San Diego region,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “All 3,000 of our staff members work hard every day to provide our players with a fun and friendly atmosphere that has the loosest slots, the best food, the best customer service and world-class  amenities. It means the world to us to be recognized for our efforts. Thank you to all of the  San Diegans who voted for Barona.”

Barona Resort & Casino was also ranked among the best in the San Diego region in 11 other categories including: 24-hour Restaurant: Sage Cafe; Hot Dog: Barona Hot Dog Cart; Italian Restaurant: Italian Cucina; Salad Bar: Seasons Fresh Buffet; and Place to Get Married: Wedding Chapel & Events Center.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.


About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

(SAN DIEGO) Sept. 4, 2012 – Why wait until the weekend to be a winner? Barona Resort & Casino invites Club Barona members to try their luck at winning extra cash every Thursday in September. Players using their Club Barona card will be automatically entered to win $1,000 during Power Giveaways that will happen every 15 minutes. In addition to all of these $1,000 winners three players will go home with an extra $5,000 and one lucky player will take home $25,000 during the grand prize drawings each night.

“These giveaways are our way of giving our guests something extra to say ‘Thank-you for playing at Barona,’” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “It adds some excitement to players’ nights. We love being able to do that for our guests.”

TGI Thursdays Details:

·         Power Giveaways happen every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every Thursday in September.

·         Grand Prize Drawings for three $5,000 prizes and one $25,000 prize will be held at 11 p.m.

·         Power Giveaways are open to all Club Barona members actively playing while using their Club Barona cards

·         Club Barona members earn one entry into their Grand Prize Drawing for every 250 points they win between Mondays at midnight and Thursdays at 10 p.m.

For complete details about Barona’s TGI Thursdays, please visit www.barona.com or Facebook.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

(SAN DIEGO) Sept. 5, 2012 – A Mesa, Arizona resident turned 40 cents into more than $127,000 at Barona Resort & Casino over Labor Day weekend while playing a penny slot machine.

Michael E. was at Barona with his girlfriend to celebrate her birthday when he made a 40-cent bet on a “Cash Spin” penny slot machine and hit the $127,482 jackpot. The couple has been staying in San Diego as Michael awaits treatment for a serious medical condition. Both were shocked by the win, which served as a great surprise for a couple that has recently faced challenging times.

“At Barona we are all about creating special moments for our players and it really was an amazing moment on our casino floor when Michael hit a jackpot he never expected to win,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “The enthusiasm of the couple and everyone around them was exactly the kind of feeling we strive to give our guests.”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the
casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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(SAN DIEGO) September 6, 2012 – Club Barona players will have four chances an hour every Sunday in September to win $1,000 during Barona Resort & Casino’s Rapid Fire Giveaway promotion.

Players who earn at least 500 myPOINTS on Sundays throughout the month of September will be eligible for $1,000 drawings which will take place every 15 minutes from 3 p.m. to midnight.

“Here at Barona we like to Make Fun Happen on the casino floor and this is an exciting way to do that,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We really enjoy being able to surprise our players with unexpected winnings.”

Details of the Rapid Fire Giveaways:

•    Club Barona members must earn 500 myPOINTS that day to qualify for the giveaways.
•    Once qualified, players are eligible for all remaining giveaways that day.
•    All active players at slots and table games are eligible
•    The countdown begins at 2:45 p.m. and winners will be called every 15 minutes from 3 p.m. to midnight

For complete details about Barona’s Rapid Fire Giveaways, please visit www.barona.com or Facebook.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has over 2,000 slots and video poker machines, along with 80 table games. Games include Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

(SAN DIEGO) Sept. 12, 2012 — Are you ready for some football at the Happiest Casino on Earth?

Barona Resort & Casino is celebrating the start of football season with its football-themed Gridiron Gang Party Pit at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 in the Chipless Arena on the casino floor. The event will feature a live DJ until 2 a.m., games, giveaways and cash prize contests.

Players can check in on www.foursquare.com to receive a Party Pit T-Shirt and answer trivia questions on Barona’s Facebook page to win cash prizes.

Dealers and pit bosses will wear their favorite team’s football jerseys and players are also invited to wear their favorite team’s gear.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the
casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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 September 25, 2012 – Southern California Gaming readers have named Barona Resort & Casino the Best Casino in Southern California in the 2012 Best of Southern California Gaming Reader's Choice Awards. Barona was honored with five first place wins and seven honors overall.

Readers’ votes also put Barona at the top of the list in the following categories: Best Service; Best Steakhouse – Barona Steakhouse; Best Blackjack and Best Golf Course – Barona Creek Golf Club.   

“We are so honored to be voted as the best in so many categories by the readers of the Southern California Gaming Guide,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Giving players a great gaming experience is our highest priority and we are so pleased to hear from the publication’s readers that we have succeeded in reaching that goal.”

The latest awards come just weeks after Barona earned the top spot in eight categories in the 2012 U-T San Diego’s Best Reader’s Poll. Those categories included Best Local Casino; Loosest Slots; Best Brunch; Best Buffet; Best Business Lunch; Best Casino Restaurant; Best Filipino Restaurant; Best Pho/Noodle House; and Best Golf Course.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.   

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.
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Barona Resort & Casino is turning Tuesdays into the best night of the workweek with its $300,000 Barona Lottery. Make your picks and take a shot at the jackpot, which starts at $20,000, every Tuesday in October.

Players who earn at least 250 myPOINTS on Tuesdays starting October 2 will be eligible to participate in one of two drawings. Those who match at least two numbers will win a cash prize of at least $50. Players who match four of the numbers drawn during the Lottery will hit the jackpot, which starts at $20,000.

“Every week at Barona is exciting but we love to add to the fun by giving players a shot at extra winnings,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “It’s thrilling for our guests and satisfying for us to be able to make a night out even more memorable.”

Details of the $300,000 Barona Lottery:

•    Club Barona members must earn 250 myPOINTS that day to qualify for the Lottery.
•    Once qualified, players are eligible for either the 4 p.m. or 8 p.m. drawings.
•    Players must match at least four numbers on a ticket to win the jackpot.
•    The jackpot will begin at $20,000 and will be split in the event of a tie.
•    If a jackpot is not won, it will increase by $10,000 and carry over to the next drawing.

For complete details about the $300,000 Barona Lottery, please visit www.barona.com or visit Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has over 2,000 slots and video poker machines, along with 80 table games. Games include Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

(SAN DIEGO) Oct. 3, 2012 — Barona Resort & Casino is turning midnight into the most exciting hour of the day with its Midnight Madness promotion.

Club Barona players who earn at least 200 myPOINTS between 11 p.m. and midnight will be entered to win $100 in myFREEPLAY every Monday through Thursday in October. Ten players will win every 20 minutes between midnight and 2 a.m.

“At Barona, we like to keep the fun going for as long as we can,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “By giving players extra chances to win, we’re also giving them some more time to keep the party going and enjoy themselves with their friends and other Barona guests.”
 
Details of the Midnight Madness promotion:

•    Club Barona members who have earned at least 200 myPOINTS since 11 p.m. and are actively playing slots or video poker on the Casino floor will qualify.
•    Every 20 minutes from midnight to 2 a.m., the Power Winners system will randomly select 10 winners.
•    Countdown begins at 11:40 p.m.
•    The first drawing will be at midnight; the final drawing will be at 2 a.m.
•    Each winner will receive $100 myFREEPLAY automatically loaded to his or her account.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

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(SAN DIEGO, CA) October 4, 2012 – Weekends in October will start on Thursdays at Barona Resort & Casino with the extension of the casino’s extremely popular TGI Thursday Giveaways.

After celebrating TGI Thursday during the month of September, Barona has answered the call from thousands of loyal players to extend the exciting Power Giveaways through October, giving guests another month of chances to win extra cash every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every Thursday.

“Our players had so much fun starting their weekends on Thursday during September that we jumped at the chance to keep TGI Thursday going for another month,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We love seeing players having fun and getting excited about their chances of winning, so why not keep the thrill going a little bit longer?”

Players will earn one entry for every 250 points they accrue between midnight on Mondays and 10 p.m. on Thursdays. In addition to the $1,000 winners, three players will win an extra $5,000 and one player will win $25,000 during the grand prize drawings at 11 p.m.

Double entries on Wednesdays will give players even more chances at winning extra cash during the giveaways.

TGI Thursdays Details:

•    Power Giveaways happen every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every Thursday in October.
•    Grand Prize Drawings for three $5,000 prizes and one $25,000 prize will be held at 11 p.m.
•    Power Giveaways are open to all Club Barona members actively playing while using their Club Barona cards.
•    Club Barona members earn one entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for every 250 points they win between Mondays at midnight and Thursdays at 10 p.m.
•    Club Barona members earn double entries on Wednesdays in October.

For complete details about Barona’s TGI Thursdays, please visit www.barona.com or visit Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Yo-ho-ho! Barona Resort & Casino will give landlubbers a chance to party like pirates during its Pirate’s Booty Party Pit on Thursday, October 11.

Barona guests are invited to wear their best high-seas-inspired clothing and join their mateys at 6 p.m. in the Chipless Arena on the casino floor. This event will feature a live DJ until 2 a.m., games, giveaways and cash prize contests.

Throughout the evening, players can check in on www.foursquare.com to receive a Party Pit T-Shirt and answer trivia questions on Barona’s Facebook page to win cash prizes.

Dealers and pit bosses will join in on the fun of this swashbuckling soiree by dressing in pirate-themed clothes and showing their fellow buccaneers a great time.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino will host its spookiest soiree of the year on Thursday, October 25th during its Monster Bash Party Pit.

Players are invited to dress in their scariest or silliest costumes and join their favorite ghouls at 6 p.m. in the Chipless Arena on the casino floor. The bash includes tunes from DJ Tommy until 2 a.m., games, giveaways and cash prize contests.

Players can check in on www.foursquare.com to receive a Party Pit T-Shirt and answer trivia questions on Barona’s Facebook page to win cash prizes throughout the evening.

Dealers and pit bosses will dress up as their favorite frightening characters while showing players a thrilling night full of Halloween-themed fun and a chance to win some of the $5,000 up for grabs during the event.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

The Happiest Casino on Earth has done it again. Barona Resort & Casino is giving away $445,000 in cash through December 6th and you don’t need to be present to win.

From Monday to Wednesday, Club Barona members get one Golden Ticket entry for every 250 points and the lucky Golden Ticket drawing winner gets $1,000 in cash. Everything doubles on Thursdays: double points, double the winners, and double the prizes to $2,000 each. Then, at the final drawings on December 6th, 50 winners get $1,000 each, five winners get $10,000 each and three winners get $50,000 each. And remember, you never have to be present to win any of the prizes. Join your friends at Barona from November 1st through December 6th and take home some holiday cash.

“The Golden Ticket promotion is one of our biggest of the year,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “There’s such an incredible energy at Barona already, but when you give players a chance to be a part of a nearly half-million dollar payout, it becomes an even more thrilling place to be.”  

Details of the Golden Ticket promotion include:

•    Win an exclusive Golden Ticket
•    Just 250 points per entry
•    Drawings Monday-Thursdays at 9 p.m. for five Golden Tickets and $1,000 cash each
•    Double Thursdays
•    Double the points
•    Double the winners (10 winners drawn at 9 p.m.)
•    Double the prize ($2,000 cash with each Golden Ticket)
•    $250,000 Grand Finale on December 6
•    Fifty $1,000 winners (all entries earned during the promotion)
•    Five $10,000 winners (Golden Ticket holders only)
•    Three $50,000 winners (Golden Ticket holders only)

Guests don’t have to be present to win any prize as their names and card numbers will be posted throughout the casino and on www.barona.com.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

One San Diego resident is extra thankful this holiday season because he hit it big at Barona Resort & Casino this weekend with a six-figure jackpot playing Wheel of Fortune®.

Randy S., who said he and his family love to play at Barona because of the friendly staff that take such good care of them, hit a $438,894 jackpot Sunday afternoon while playing the Wheel of Fortune Jackpot progressive. The big win came just days after Thanksgiving, making it a special holiday bonus for Randy and his family. 

“Huge jackpots like these are exciting any time of the year but are especially welcome during the holidays,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.  “Just as I’m sure Randy is thankful for his winnings, we’re thankful for him and his family for helping make this holiday season memorable for us as well.”

The Wheel of Fortune® progressive system has a starting jackpot of one million dollars. In order to win the MegaJackpot®, a player tries to line up the Wheel of Fortune® symbols on the machine’s payline. Each time a bet is played in a linked machine, anywhere in the network, the cumulative jackpot grows and continues to build until it is won.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino’s second annual Golden Ticket Giveaway is nearing grand finale night on December 6, when eight winners will take home a share of $200,000 and another 50 players will win $1,000 each for a total of $250,000 in cash prize giveaways on the finale night. The promotion is one of Barona’s biggest of the year and is even bigger than last year's Golden Ticket Giveaway.

Over the past month, more than 100 players have already each won $1,000 in cash along with a lucky Golden Ticket, which automatically entered them into the grand finale drawing set for 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 6. Three of the Golden Ticket holders will win $50,000 and five others will win $10,000. Adding to the excitement, another 50 winners will win $1,000 each.

Players don’t have to be present to win any prize as their names and card numbers will be posted throughout the casino and on www.barona.com.

“Since the promotion launched on November 1, Barona has been abuzz with Golden Ticket fever,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “It’s wonderful to win any time of year, but when you can share your winnings with those you love during the holidays, it’s even more thrilling.”

A reception for each Golden Ticket holder and a guest will kick off at 8 p.m. on December 6 in the El Rancho Grande restaurant as the prospective winners count down to the exciting grand finale.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 slot and video poker machines, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around.  Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette Barona®, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack Barona®.    

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Players who enjoy video games as much as slot machines and table games are invited to Barona Resort & Casino on Wednesday, December 12. Beginning at 6 p.m, players are encouraged to wear their favorite video game character costume as Barona’s Party Pit plays host to an evening primed to mix costumed role-playing with classic casino gaming.

The party kicks off at 6 p.m. and guests can play on until 2 a.m. in Barona’s Chipless Arena. Music and other entertainment from The Funk Experience will help keep the video game-themed energy high.

Players can check in on www.foursquare.com to receive a Party Pit T-Shirt and answer trivia questions on Barona’s Facebook page to win cash prizes throughout the evening.

Dealers and pit bosses will also join in the fun by dressing up as their favorite characters and helping take players to the next level of gaming fun.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the

casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino is making the season a little jollier with a special holiday edition of its TGI Thursdays promotion on December 13, 20 and 27.

Players can start collecting points at 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 19 and 26 in preparation for the exciting TGI Thursday Power Giveaways, which will begin two hours later at midnight and continue every 15 minutes for 24 hours. That's 97 players winning $1,000 cash on every TGI Thursday and all you have to do is earn at least 500 myPOINTS to qualify.

“Because our Power Giveaways have been such a big hit over the past few months, we wanted to bring them back during the holiday season,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “This is a really fun way for the entire Barona community to come together and cheer each other on here at the Happiest Casino on Earth!”

TGI Thursdays Details:

·         Power Giveaways are scheduled every 15 minutes from 12 a.m. to 12 a.m. every Thursday in December.

·         Power Giveaways are open to all Club Barona members actively playing while using their Club Barona cards.

·         Club Barona members must earn 500 myPOINTS to qualify for the drawings.

·         Prizes will be paid in cash.

·         Because this is an instant Power Giveaway, players must be present to collect their prize.

For complete details about Barona’s TGI Thursdays, please visit www.barona.com or visit Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Resort & Casino is giving players a chance to relive their favorite decade with its’70s vs. ’80s Party Pit on December 26.  

Barona players can wear their favorite paisley prints and beloved bell bottoms or slip on a pair of legwarmers for a night of retro-themed gaming. The party kicks off at 6 p.m. in Pit 10 and will last until 2 a.m. The Funk Experience will be on hand to play tunes from both decades.

Throughout the evening, players can check in on www.foursquare.com to receive a Party Pit T-Shirt and answer trivia questions on Barona’s Facebook page to win cash prizes.

Dealers and pit bosses will also dress in garb from their favorite decade as they lead players in either a groovy night or a tubular time, depending on which decade they prefer.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the

casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

TGI Thursdays are back at Barona Resort & Casino. Every Thursday during the month of January, starting on January 10, Barona players will enjoy multiple chances to win a share of $34,000 each week.

A $1,000 cash prize will be given to one player every 20 minutes from 2 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 17, 24 and 31. To add to the excitement, all Club Barona members actively playing at the winning slot bank or table game will each win a $20 bill. And, at 10 p.m. each Thursday night, one lucky player will win the Grand Prize of $10,000.

“This promotion is unique because we’re not just selecting one winner every 20 minutes but we are also giving every single player at the winning slot bank or winning table game a $20 bill,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “So, don’t forget to bring your friends to Barona for TGI Thursdays because there will be even more excitement this month at the Happiest Casino on Earth!”

TGI Thursdays Details:

·         $1,000 cash Power Giveaways are scheduled every 20 minutes from 2 to 10 p.m. every Thursday in January. At 10 p.m., one player will win the Grand Prize of $10,000 cash.

·         Power Giveaways are open to all Club Barona members actively playing while using their Club Barona cards.

·         Club Barona members must earn 500 myPOINTS to qualify for the drawings.

For complete details about Barona’s TGI Thursdays, please visit www.barona.com or visit Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Looking to get a little practice in before fishing season arrives or maybe it just sounds like fun to catch a big exotic fish from the Amazon River? Head to Barona Resort & Casino and you can be among the first in North America to play an Amazon Fishing™ slot machine. Developed by slot maker Aruze Gaming America Inc., this exciting new joystick-controlled interactive slot machine is a Gold Award winner for the Most Innovative Product from Casino Journal and can only be found on the casino floor at Barona Resort & Casino in San Diego.

“We are proud to continually install the newest and most advanced slot machines for our Barona players,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Barona is the first casino in North America to introduce Amazon Fishing™ and in the first few days of play we can tell that our players are making new friends with the interactive tournament aspect of the new game.”

Amazon Fishing™ is a community game that plays on three 60-inch monitors. Players can individually select the type of fish bait to induce a more personalized experience on the bonus screen.  Larger bait "attracts" less frequent but larger wins, while smaller bait result in more frequent but smaller rewards. Reel Feel™ Gaming Technology has also been integrated into the simulated rod controller. Players can feel resistance from the pull of the fish and a crank feature simulates actually reeling in players’ prizes.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

The Casino Managers at Barona Resort & Casino are revving up for the “Casino Manager Car Giveaway” promotion.  On Monday, January 28 and Tuesday, January 29, they will be giving out $500 every 15 minutes and two lucky players will win the keys to a shiny, new dream car.

“Talk about big winners,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We have big winners all the time here at Barona. But, the winners of our wildly popular car giveaways are always extra special. There’s nothing quite like slipping into the driver’s seat of a brand new car!”

Barona’s Casino Manager Car Giveaway details:

·         Cash Giveaways: From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29, Barona will give away $500 every 15 minutes to one Club Barona member actively playing slots or table games. Club Barona members who earn 500 myPoints will qualify.

·         Car Giveaways: Players will receive one entry to the car giveaway for every 500 myPoints earned. At 10 p.m. on each day, one lucky player will be chosen from all entries to win a brand new car.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Resort & Casino will celebrate the “Year of the Snake” from February 10 through 24.  Colorful cultural performances and gifts of Hong Bao are just a few of the ways that players can celebrate at San Diego’s best casino. Players will also have a chance to win a share of $240,000 in cash giveaways during the two-weeks of Lunar New Year festivities.

The Year of the Snake is expected to be marked by prosperity, gracious morality and great wisdom. Barona will welcome this New Year beginning on February 10 at 8 p.m. with the traditional lion and dragon dance, a blessing to bring good luck, at the main entrance and will be followed by a parade throughout the casino. The dance performance will repeat on February 17 at 8 p.m. and culminate on February 24 at 8 p.m. with a repeat of the lion and dragon dance.

The exciting giveaways will take place on February 10, 17 and 24 from noon to 10 p.m. when Barona will be giving away $1,000 every 15 minutes. Then at 10 p.m., three players will each win $5,000 and one lucky player will win $25,000.

The Lunar New Year is a chance to celebrate a wonderful annual tradition with our players,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “We invite our players to welcome and honor the New Year with us and wish everyone good fortune.”

·         $120,000 in Power Giveaways

o   $40,000 Power Giveaway February 10,17 & 24 (500 myPOINTS to qualify)

o   One $1,000 winner every 15 minutes

·         $120,000 in Drawing Prizes

o   $40,000 in prizes February 10, 17 & 24 (500 myPOINTS per entry)

o   Three winners of $5,000

o   One winner of $25,000

·         Casino Manager Games

·         Players who get a snake symbol in a Casino Manager Game receive the amount won, plus they get to select a Lucky Hong Bao envelope with extra cash inside!

·         The Hong Bao envelopes will contain cash prizes ending in the number ‘8,’ ranging from $8 to $88

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Are you ready for some football at the Happiest Casino on Earth? Come to Barona on Wednesday, January 30 for an exciting Gridiron Party Pit where players are invited to pre-party in anticipation of the “Big Game.” 

The football themedParty Pit kicks off at 6 p.m. and will feature the Funk Experience until 2 a.m., games, giveaways and cash prize contests.

Throughout the evening, players can check in on www.foursquare.com to receive a Party Pit T-Shirt and answer trivia questions on Barona’s Facebook page to win cash prizes.

Dealers and pit bosses will wear their favorite team’s football jerseys and players are also invited to wear their favorite team’s gear.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona offers 2,000 video poker machines and slots, monitored by The Barona Loose Troop® to ensure they are the loosest around. Additionally, the

casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona Resort & Casino on Facebook®, Twitter and YouTube today.

Barona Resort & Casino, the Happiest Casino on Earth, will be dishing up traditional cuisine and dining specials as part of its Lunar New Year celebration. 

The selection of specialty dishes, expertly prepared by acclaimed chef Ringo Lau who trained in Hong Kong, will be served now through February 24 in Barona’s Ho Wan Noodle Shop and Sage Café.  

The Lunar New Year menu specials include:

·         Fish Maw Crab Meat Soup

·         Abalone with Bailing Mushroom

·         Shao Xiong Wine Drunken Chicken

·         Vietnamese Style Basil Lobster

·         Sautéed Bok Choy with Salted Fish

·         Garlic Steamed Chilean Sea Bass

·         American Ginseng Tea

·         Eight Treasures Sweet Congee

Barona will continue the New Year celebration with traditional lion and dragon dances, blessings of good luck and parades throughout the casino on February Feb. 17 and 24 at 8 p.m.

Exciting giveaways will also take place on February 17 and 24 from noon to 10 p.m. when Barona will be giving away $1,000 every 15 minutes. At 10 p.m., three players will win $5,000 each, and one lucky player will win $25,000. Throughout these nights, Casino Managers will also distribute gifts of Hong Bao (“Lucky Money”) in red envelopes with extra cash inside.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

There will be a whole lot of loving going on during Barona Resort & Casino’s “Cupid’s Cuties Party Pit” on February 13 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Players will have a chance to win up to $5,000 in prize payouts.

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in Valentine’s Day inspired costumes and enjoy a night of exciting table game action, giveaways and cash-prize contests. Guests who answer trivia questions throughout the night on Facebook will also have their chance at great prizes.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Resort & Casino has taken steps to make its players even more comfortable with the installation of new ergonomic chairs designed to provide players an even more enjoyable experience while having fun at the Happiest Casino on Earth.  The new chairs have been positioned at each of Barona’s 2,000 slot, video poker and video reel machines.

“Nearly 10 years ago, Barona was the first to take the initiative to design comfortable, ergonomic chairs for our players’ comfort and now you find them in some of the casinos around the world,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Since the technology has improved dramatically since then, we wanted to take the lead in upgrading to the latest and greatest chairs available.”

The chairs feature wider and deeper seats for superior comfort, complete with specially developed foam padding for additional support. The back rests have been redesigned with side bolsters for added back support. Full-coverage foot-rests surrounding the chair base along with upgraded upholstery reduce unwanted ‘slide-outs.’ With full-swivel capability and automatic return to original direction, guests will be able to get in or out with ease.

Weighing 70 pounds less than the previous chairs and being mounted on glides as opposed to rollers allows for easier and smoother positioning. Players will find convenient handles on the lower back side of the chairs for quick adjustments as well as a powered height adjustment lever under the ride side of the seat.

“Guests will also be happy to hear that our chairs are exceptionally lucky,” said Vice President of Slots Chuck Hickey. “The chairs were wheeled past all of the good-luck symbols along our moving walkway and paused in front of each one to enhance their ‘mojo.’”

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Grey skies and sprinkles forecast a great time to play and win at Barona Resort & Casino. Whenever it’s raining in San Diego County, Club Barona members may have a chance to earn triple points when Barona’s Casino Managers start Playin’ in the Rain!

“We’re turning dreary days into valuable ones at Barona,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our staff’s smiles are always sunny and the weather is always warm and dry inside the Happiest Casino on Earth.”

At the first sign of a sprinkle or downpour, Barona’s Casino Managers can turn on the Playin in the Rain promotion and make it rain points and fun. Club Barona members playing slots, video poker and keno can earn triple points toward cash back.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Taking inspiration from the Sweet Sixteen and Final Four, there’s going to be plenty of basketball fun at the March Madness Party Pit on Tuesday, March 19 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Barona Resort & Casino. Players will have a chance to win up to $5,000 in prize payouts.

Expect fast-breaking table games action at this free-shooting event. DJ Tommy will spin great tunes while casino players play games and enjoy giveaways and cash-prize contests. Casino players who answer trivia questions throughout the night on Facebook will also have their chance at great prizes. Barona staff will dress in basketball-related attire and casino players are also encouraged to wear their favorite team’s jersey and basketball gear.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino

Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Creek Golf Club at Barona Resort & Casino in San Diego held the fifth spot in Golfweek magazine’s “2013 Best Courses You Can Play In California” list. The publication also named Barona Creek as the third best resort course in California and 28th on its list of resort properties nationwide.

“We are very proud that Barona Creek has consistently been ranked by Golfweek as one of the top courses in California,” said Clifford LaChappa, Chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. “The fact that we are ranked with the best golf courses in the country is a tribute to the commitment to quality by our Tribe and our entire golf course staff.”

Continued Chairman LaChappa, “Since opening in 2001, we have been focused on giving our players the best golf experience possible. To be in the same company of courses such as Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Pasatiempo is a strong example that we are conveying those efforts to our players and the golf industry.”

 Top 5 Best Courses You Can Play In California Rankings:

1.      Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach 

2.      Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach

3.      Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz 

4.      Rustic Canyon, Moorpark

“Our Golfweek's Best Courses issue has become one of our more anticipated issues of the season, and one we always look forward to producing," said Golfweek Editor Jeff Babineau. "Our readers are passionate about the places they play, and our raters are equally passionate in ranking the thousands of venues they visit. We're happy to know the hard work that goes into compiling our annual lists will provide great fodder for conversation and debate at the 19th hole."

Since beginning its rating system in 1997, Golfweek has developed the most respected ranking structure in the industry. Golfweek's expert team of course raters, which currently boasts nearly 750 evaluators, rates each nominated course on the basis of Golfweek's 10 strict standards of evaluation. Collectively, Golfweek raters have turned in more than 55,000 votes. Golfweek's Best Courses lists include: Modern, Classic, Casino, Municipal, Campus, Residential, Resort, Canadian, Caribbean & Mexico, Great Britain & Ireland and Courses You Can Play.

Barona Creek Golf Club is a 7,448-yard par 72 golf course with more than 114 multi-fingered bunkers and a series of lakes and ponds connected to the areas naturally fed streams. The course offers multiple sets of tees to accommodate players of all abilities. It features more than 170 mature native oak trees transplanted from other regions of the Barona Indian Reservation.

The course has also been recognized for its environmental efforts by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and San Diego Earthworks. With its state-of-the-art water reclamation and wastewater treatment facilities, Barona uses reclaimed water and rainwater runoff to irrigate the golf course and surrounding landscape. The course has also earned the prestigious Bronze Signature Sanctuary Certification from Audubon International for its conservation, environmental quality and land management efforts.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego's leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare

Barona Creek Golf Club at Barona Resort & Casino in San Diego held the fifth spot in Golfweek magazine’s “2013 Best Courses You Can Play In California” list. The publication also named Barona Creek as the third best resort course in California and 28th on its list of resort properties nationwide.

“We are very proud that Barona Creek has consistently been ranked by Golfweek as one of the top courses in California,” said Clifford LaChappa, Chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. “The fact that we are ranked with the best golf courses in the country is a tribute to the commitment to quality by our Tribe and our entire golf course staff.”

Continued Chairman LaChappa, “Since opening in 2001, we have been focused on giving our players the best golf experience possible. To be in the same company of courses such as Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Pasatiempo is a strong example that we are conveying those efforts to our players and the golf industry.”

Top 5 Best Courses You Can Play In California Rankings:

1. Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach
2. Spyglass Hill, Pebble Beach
3. Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz
4. Rustic Canyon, Moorpark
5. Barona Creek Golf Club, San Diego

“Our Golfweek's Best Courses issue has become one of our more anticipated issues of the season, and one we always look forward to producing," said Golfweek Editor Jeff Babineau. "Our readers are passionate about the places they play, and our raters are equally passionate in ranking the thousands of venues they visit. We're happy to know the hard work that goes into compiling our annual lists will provide great fodder for conversation and debate at the 19th hole."

Since beginning its rating system in 1997, Golfweek has developed the most respected ranking structure in the industry. Golfweek's expert team of course raters, which currently boasts nearly 750 evaluators, rates each nominated course on the basis of Golfweek's 10 strict standards of evaluation. Collectively, Golfweek raters have turned in more than 55,000 votes. Golfweek's Best Courses lists include: Modern, Classic, Casino, Municipal, Campus, Residential, Resort, Canadian, Caribbean & Mexico, Great Britain & Ireland and Courses You Can Play.

Barona Creek Golf Club is a 7,448-yard par 72 golf course with more than 114 multi-fingered bunkers and a series of lakes and ponds connected to the areas naturally fed streams. The course offers multiple sets of tees to accommodate players of all abilities. It features more than 170 mature native oak trees transplanted from other regions of the Barona Indian Reservation.

The course has also been recognized for its environmental efforts by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and San Diego Earthworks. With its state-of-the-art water reclamation and wastewater treatment facilities, Barona uses reclaimed water and rainwater runoff to irrigate the golf course and surrounding landscape. The course has also earned the prestigious Bronze Signature Sanctuary Certification from Audubon International for its conservation, environmental quality and land management efforts.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego's leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare

Barona Resort & Casino’s award-winning Seasons Fresh Buffet has a new look and several new dining options including a Ship of Seafood, Baked Potato Bar and delicious daily specials.

Named “Best Buffet” by the California Restaurant Association, the 850-seat Seasons Fresh Buffet at Barona features individually-themed stations that translate into an around-the-world culinary journey. With more than 200 menu selections and exciting food stations, the buffet offers players a vast variety of internationally inspired dishes at a great value. All of the new tempting selections and more are included in the new all-you-can-eat buffet price of only $26.99.

• Ship of Seafood: The new Ship of Seafood, an 18-foot-long seafood bar, features all-you-can-eat crab legs and peel and eat shrimp. A variety of other ocean delights such as smoked fish, bay shrimp and oysters have also been added to the seafood station.

• Baked Potato Bar: The newly added Baked Potato Bar invites guests to help themselves to freshly baked potatoes with their choice of a wide variety of toppings including country gravy, chili, pico de gallo, broccoli and mushrooms, garlic butter and blue cheese, as well as all of the traditional fixings.

• Daily Special Entrees: Another new feature, daily specialty entrees at the rotisserie station, will also be available and include: Monday - Chardonnay-Braised Strauss Veal Shank Osso Buco; Tuesday - Porcini-Dusted Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs; Wednesday - Salt & Pepper Slipper Lobster; Thursday - Mediterranean-Style Lamb Shanks with Rice Pilaf, Roasted Vegetables and Pita Bread; Friday - Individual Seafood Pot Pie with Mushrooms and Lobster Sherry Sauce; Saturday - Slow-Cooked Authentic Goat Meat Birria; and Sunday - Herb-Crusted Prime Rib of Pork with Pear-Apple Chutney

“We’ve added even more fun and delicious interactive elements to the buffet,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Guests will enjoy a more relaxing atmosphere with a redesigned entryway and new décor. The Ship of Seafood allows us to serve many guests at once and we’ve also added new cashier stands and signage to enhance the dining experience and improve guest service which is already known as the friendliest in town.”

In addition to Seasons Fresh Buffet, players have a wide variety of casual and fine dining options to choose from when dining at Barona. San Diego’s loosest casino is home to signature restaurants including Sage Café, Ho Wan Noodle Shop, the Barona Oaks Steakhouse, Italian Cucina, The Plaza, and El Rancho Grande, as well as several casual eateries in the food court including a Banh Mi Sandwich Cart. And, with the casino’s unique gameside dining service, players can even have many of their favorite Barona dishes served right at their slot machine or table game.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona is San Diego’s leading destination resort featuring 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Resort & Casino’s Club Barona members are invited to play in the free April Slot Tournament where $50,000 cash will be given away every Monday in April. Chances of walking away a few dollars richer are high as hundreds of Club Barona players will win instant cash prizes. As an added bonus, the top 25 players each week will also advance to Barona’s $100,000 Slot Tournament in August.

“This month we decided to change up the requirements to win, creating hundreds of more winners each week,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “It’s always nice to mix things up, especially when it makes it even easier for our Club Barona members to reap the benefits!”

Club Barona members may participate once per day anytime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Mondays throughout April. After a three minute round on one of the 32 TournEvent slot machines, players with scores over 130,000 points will win a cash prize. Diamond members will receive three $50 bills, Platinum members will receive two $50 bills and Classic/Gold members will receive one $50 bill.

In addition to cash prizes won based on weekly tournament scores, 125 participants will advance to play in Barona’s $100,000 Tournament in August. The top 25 scorers each week will automatically proceed and the ultimate winner of Barona’s $100,000 Tournament will receive an invitation to play in the TournEvent of Champions 2013 National Tournament in Las Vegas, this September.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

The prediction of $50 bill flurries at Barona Resort & Casino has continued in to April. Throughout the month, Club Barona members will have multiple opportunities to win $50 bills every Thursday night during Barona’s Flurry of $50’s giveaway.

“With such a successful giveaway series in March, it was a no-brainer to continue it through April,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our players love having these extra opportunities to win some cash and we want to create more opportunities for them to win and have fun!”

Barona’s Flurry of 50’s power giveaways will take on Thursday April 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Every 15 minutes during these periods, four banks or tables will be randomly chosen to win a cash prize. Those actively playing with their Club Barona card at participating banks and tables will be eligible to win. Diamond members will receive three $50, Platinum members will receive two $50 bills and Club Barona members will receive one $50 bill.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Barona Resort & Casino is bringing horse racing off the track and into the casino. Barona’s popular “Off to the Races” promotion is back again this year, set to run every Thursday throughout the month of May.

Each week, Club Barona members can participate in interactive virtual horse races with the chance to win $50 myFREEPLAY per race. Race times are scheduled for the top of every hour from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. While the animated horse races will be displayed on the myVIEW enabled machine screens, a “race caller” will announce the action live from the casino floor.

“We love bringing the excitement of the horse races right to our casino floor and right to your slot machine,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “No need to wait for opening day at the race track, our players will have multiple chances to place their bets and win big right here at Barona!”

To be eligible to participate, Club Barona members must earn 500 myPOINTS on the day of the race. Once accumulating the required myPOINTS, members are qualified to participate in all remaining races that day.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Baccarat™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, a AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.

Sleepy heads will want to stay awake all night for Barona Resort & Casino’s Pajama Party Pit on April 24 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. During this prize-packed evening, players will have a chance to win up to $5,000 in payouts.

Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their comfiest pajamas and enjoy a night of exciting table game action, giveaways and cash-prize contests while DJ Tommy spins dance-worthy tunes. Players will have additional chances at winning sought-after prizes by answering trivia questions on Facebook throughout the night.

Known as San Diego’s loosest casino, Barona has 2,000 slots and video poker machines. Additionally, the casino features over 80 table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud, Barona Craps, Three-Card Poker, Four-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Let It Ride, Baccarat and Barona Roulette, as well as the latest innovations in chipless gaming including Chipless Roulette™, Chipless Three-Card Poker and Chipless Blackjack™.

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond rated property, blends the best of San Diego’s leading resorts with the gaming excitement of Las Vegas. LEED® Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, Barona features 400 guest rooms and suites all with beautiful views of the Barona Valley, a variety of award-winning dining options, the AmBience Day Spa, a full-service events center and the 18-hole championship Barona Creek Golf Club, rated the 3rd best resort course in California by Golfweek magazine. For Barona Resort & Casino reservations and information, visit www.barona.com, or call toll free 888-7-BARONA (722-7662). You can also join Barona on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Foursquare.