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Barona Cares re-opening plan features social distancing measures, required facial coverings, temperature checks, limited capacity, no-smoking, and enhanced cleaning protocols
(Lakeside, CA) May 25, 2020 – After a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Barona Resort & Casino will begin to re-open to the public in phases at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. In response to the pandemic, Barona Resort & Casino closed in mid-March to protect the health and safety of its players, staff, Tribal members and surrounding community.
Barona has always had the highest standards for cleanliness and is known for its dedication to the guiding principle of always being Clean, Polite and Honest. With that as the foundation, Barona Resort & Casino’s phased re-opening is centered on a robust Barona Cares Health and Safety Plan which includes increased and continuous disinfecting and cleaning protocols, limiting capacity, social distancing policies, required facial coverings for all staff and players, infrared temperature checks, health and hygiene reminders property-wide, and the entire casino is non-smoking.
“Our first concern is always the health and wellness of Barona’s Tribal elders and Tribal community along with all of our staff, our players and surrounding community,” said Chairman Edwin “Thorpe” Romero, Barona Band of Mission Indians. “We consider ourselves one big family and our goal is to ensure the wellbeing of our friends and family as we slowly begin to welcome players back to Barona. We want them to have fun but most importantly we want them to feel safe and protected.”
At the onset of the pandemic, Barona established a Barona Cares Task Force to coordinate the casino’s closure, as well as to develop a phased plan for the re-opening that focuses on significant public health measures to ensure the safety and cleanliness of Barona Resort & Casino.
“Over the years, Barona has received many accolades throughout the gaming industry and most importantly from our players as being the cleanest and safest casino,” said Rick Salinas, general manager, Barona Resort & Casino. “We have spent the past two months developing a thoughtful plan which enhances our already robust standards and addresses the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with all of the applicable guidelines.”
With the well-being of the casino’s players, staff and Tribal community as the top priority, the first phase of the plan includes the following guidelines:
Every Barona staff member has been trained with the new added responsibility of helping to make sure everyone is following the health and safety measures. Even the beloved Barona Party People will be responsible for reminding players to wear their face coverings, follow social distancing policies and to remember to wash or sanitize their hands frequently and not touch their face.
During the first phase, Barona will begin opening restaurants in a phased approach starting with Sage Café and the food court. Sage Café will open with reduced capacity, disposable placemat menus and continual disinfecting measures. With plexiglass dividers at the counters, the food court will package all food in to-go containers, there will be no self-service beverage stations and tables will be reduced by 50 percent for socially distanced seating. Gameside dining will be available at slot machines but not table games.
The hotel will re-open in phases starting at approximately 35 percent capacity, but the pool, spa and fitness center will remain closed.
The Barona Creek Golf Club, Pro Shop and snack bar will remain closed with a planned reopening in mid-June.
Additional features that will remain closed for the safety of staff and players include the poker room, buffet, valet services, gift shop, car wash, Barona Oaks Steakhouse, Italian Cucina, and Plaza Grill as well as the wedding chapel and events center. Barona’s bussing program has also been discontinued until further notice.
For additional details about the re-opening plan, visit www.barona.com.
About Barona Resort & Casino
Named “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” by USA TODAY in the 2019 10Best and Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Buffet for nine consecutive years in the San Diego Union-Tribune Best of Readers Poll, Barona Resort & Casino is the ultimate gaming entertainment destination. For information, visit www.barona.com or call toll free 888-7-BARONA.
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BARONA INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif. – (March 18, 2020) – The Barona Band of Mission Indians today announced the temporary closure of the Barona Resort & Casino due to the rapidly evolving developments of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The closure will be effectiveFriday, March 20 at noon and will remain in place until the end of the month.
“As a Tribal Government and employer of over 3,000 staff members, we have made the decision to temporarily close Barona for the health and well-being of our staff, players, tribal members and community,” said Tribal Chairman Edwin “Thorpe” Romero. “Barona is our home and our staff members and players are our family. These are unprecedented times and as one united family we will navigate through this pandemic together.”
During this closure, staff members will continue to receive their salary and benefits. Our Barona Fire Department will continue to provide fire safety and EMT service to the community and the Barona Gas Station will also remain open.
Barona will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation based on guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). We will provide updates on Barona’s COVID-19 response through www.barona.com and our social media channels.
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(SAN DIEGO, CA) March 18, 2020 — Tribal government leaders of the Barona Band of Mission Indians, Campo Kumeyaay Nation, Jamul Indian Village, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians today jointly announced that they are temporarily closing their casinos amid concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) beginning on Friday, March 20 at noon through the end of the month.
The Tribes are united in this decision to close for the health and well-being of the community, their guests and approximately 9,000 employees. Despite this closure, it is their hope that they can continue to provide emergency services for their respective communities.
As uncertainty escalates, the Tribes have determined this is the best course of action. They are following the COVID-19 outbreak as it progresses and will take further necessary precautions as their Tribal governments deem necessary.
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Marcus Cuero
619-576-6458
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Viejas
Tuari Bigknife
619-517-6545
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Jamul
Scott Bauer
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(SAN DIEGO, CA) March 03, 2020 — Club Barona members can enjoy the luck of the Irish throughout the month of March at Barona Resort & Casino. The Point Multiplier Capital of the World® has a calendar filled with chances to win cash prizes as well as point multiplier days, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Money Machine Madness and much, much more.
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A Fun-Filled February Awaits at Barona Resort & Casino,
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(SAN DIEGO, CA) — Barona Resort & Casino invites all casino players, especially those who are football fans and Lunar New Year celebrants, to enjoy a month filled with good luck, extra points and cash prizes. The February fun kicks off at the Point Multiplier Capital of the World® with Lunar New Year cash giveaways and celebrations, a Big Game Party, TGI Thursdays and weekly point multiplier days.
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Barona Resort & Casino from January 25 to February 8
Welcome the Year of the Rat at San Diego’s Best Casino with over $518,888 in cash giveaways
(SAN DIEGO, CA) January 9, 2020 – Celebrate new beginnings from January 25 to February 8 at Barona Resort & Casino’s two weeklong Lunar New Year party! The Point Multiplier Capital of the World® will award over $518,888 in cash giveaways, 8X cash back points, Lion and Dragon Dances, Lucky Hong Bao, Party People games, Dragon Alley Bonuses and much more.
“We’re honoring the start of new beginnings and welcoming the Year of the Rat with one of the luckiest celebrations in Southern California,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our players will share in the prosperity as we give away over $518,888 in cash.”
Below are highlights of Barona’s Lunar New Year promotions. For complete details, visit www.barona.com.
While the celebration rings throughout the casino, Barona’s restaurants will serve traditional Chinese cuisine. Members can indulge in Fresh Ginseng Chicken Soup or Short Ribs with Fried-Garlic Salt. Or players can satisfy their seafood cravings with Stir-Fried Lobster with Asparagus and enjoy Eight Treasures Sweet Congee.
Named “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” by USA TODAY in the 2019 10Best and Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Buffet for nine consecutive years in the San Diego Union-Tribune Best of Readers Poll, Barona Resort & Casino is the ultimate gaming entertainment destination.
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SAN DIEGO (January 3, 2020) – One lucky Club Barona member kicked off the new year and new decade with an incredible $1,057,317.44 win at Barona Resort & Casino last night. The player hit the gigantic jackpot while playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune wide area progressive slot machine.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled for the first major jackpot winner of 2020,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “It’s always exciting to have a one million dollar jackpot winner but this was especially exciting to experience because the casino was packed for the Barona Lottery.”
The progressive jackpot winner wasn’t the only winner of the night. It was TGI Thursday Barona Lottery night and the casino was filled with players. Nearly $75,000 was given away for the Barona Lottery and one lucky Club Barona member won $30,000 at the 10 pm drawing.
Named “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” by USA TODAY in the 2019 10Best and Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Buffet for nine consecutive years in the San Diego Union-Tribune Best of Readers Poll, Barona Resort & Casino is the ultimate gaming entertainment destination.
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(SAN DIEGO, CA) – Welcome the New Year—and the new decade—at Barona Resort and Casino in January! The Point Multiplier Capital of the World® has a variety of ways to win, including TGI Thursdays Barona Lottery, $150,000 Football Funday and a two-week long Lunar New Year celebration.
Named “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” by USA TODAY in the 2019 10Best and Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Buffet for nine consecutive years in the San Diego Union-Tribune Best of Readers Poll, Barona Resort & Casino is the ultimate gaming entertainment destination.
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Extra Cash Back Points, TGI Thursdays Lottery, Holiday Hoopla & More (SAN DIEGO, CA) – Barona Resort & Casino, the Point Multiplier Capital of the World®, is announcing more ways to win throughout December. Come out all month long for a variety of chances to win cash and prizes including 10X Cash Back Points, TGI Thursdays Lottery, Holiday Hoopla games and many more exciting events!
Named “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” by USA TODAY in the 2019 10Best and “Best Casino,” “Loosest Slots” and “Best Casino Buffet” for nine consecutive years in San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, Barona Resort & Casino is the ultimate gaming entertainment destination.
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Named “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” by USA TODAY in the 2019 10Best and “Best Casino,” “Loosest Slots” and “Best Casino Buffet” for nine consecutive years in San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll, Barona Resort & Casino is the ultimate gaming entertainment destination.
For reservations and information, visit www.barona.com or call toll free 888-7-BARONA. You can also connect with Barona on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.