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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Barona Resort & Casino

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Barona Resort & Casino, the Point Multiplier Capital of the World, is announcing more ways to win throughout December.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Barona Resort & Casino, the Point Multiplier Capital of the World, is announcing more ways to win throughout December.
  • 10X Cash Back Points: On Tuesday December 3, 10, and 17, earn 10X Points on slots and keno.
  • Holiday Hoopla: Barona Diamond and Platinum members are exclusively invited to participate in Holiday Hoopla from December 23 25.
  • Named "Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas"by USA TODAY in the 2019 10Bestand "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.

Sycuan Named a 2019 Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Friday, November 22, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been named a 2019 Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been named a 2019 Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  • "We are honored to be awarded a Top Workplace in San Diego for the second consecutive year," said Cody Martinez, chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
  • Sycuan currently employs more than 2,700 team members in a variety of positions within Sycuan Casino Resort, Sycuan Square, Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan and its Tribal divisions.
  • Additionally, employees can take advantage of free transportation to and from work by using Sycuan shuttle busses throughout San Diego County.

Sycuan Casino Resort Appoints New General Manager

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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SYCUAN INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sycuan Tribal Council has appointed Robert Cinelli as the new General Manager of Sycuan Casino Resort.

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  • SYCUAN INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sycuan Tribal Council has appointed Robert Cinelli as the new General Manager of Sycuan Casino Resort.
  • "The Sycuan tribe is excited to have Mr. Cinelli join our team," said Sycuan Chairman, Cody Martinez.
  • Sycuan is well positioned to be the number one casino of choice, and I look forward to being a part of that transformation."
  • The Sycuan Tribal Government operates one of the region's premier Indian gaming and resort facilities, the Sycuan Casino Resort.

National City's Lincoln Acres Elementary School Receives $5,000 Barona Education Grant for STEAM Program

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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Over the past three years, Lincoln Acres Elementary School has been developing a school-wide focus around science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM+).

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  • Over the past three years, Lincoln Acres Elementary School has been developing a school-wide focus around science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM+).
  • "The STEAM+ program at Lincoln Acres affords students a truly unique and advanced education, and I was proud to recommend the school for this grant," said Sen. Hueso.
  • "We are so thankful to Senator Ben Hueso and the Barona Band of Mission Indians forchoosing National School District for this generous grant," said Alma Sarmiento, National School District Board President.
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.6 million to California schools statewide.

Sycuan Awarded Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet from San Diego Uptown News

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Friday, November 8, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet from the San Diego Community News Network's 2019 Best of Uptown San Diego.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet from the San Diego Community News Network's 2019 Best of Uptown San Diego.
  • Each year, San Diego Uptown News releases the Best of Uptown San Diego issue, which puts a spotlight on those who are doing the very best in a variety of categories.
  • "We are honored to be awarded by the readers of San Diego Uptown News for the third consecutive year," said Dan Morales, vice president of marketing at Sycuan Casino Resort.
  • Additionally, Sycuan Casino Resort is celebrating 36 years in business in November by giving away over $2.5M in cash, FREEplay and prizes.

Viejas Casino & Resort Donates $25,000 to Susan G. Komen San Diego

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191107005970/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191107005970/en/
    Viejas presents $25,000 donation to Susan G. Komen San Diego.
  • The same could be said for the Viejas Casino & Resort Halloween Bash, which included an epic costume contest, and every penny of the proceeds from the event went towards Susan G. Komen San Diego.
  • In addition to participating in the special events, Viejas Guests had the opportunity to donate to the Susan G. Komen San Diego at the Buffet.
  • The event for the $25,000 check presentation to the Susan G. Komen San Diego foundation took place from 5pm7pm, inside Baron Long Bar & Grill , at Viejas Casino & Resort.

Viejas Casino & Resort Launches the Heroes Club Appreciation Program for Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Border Patrol Agents

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
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All of us here at Viejas are honored to launch the Viejas Heroes Club appreciation program this upcoming Veterans Day, said Jim Wild, General Manager of Viejas Casino & Resort.

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  • All of us here at Viejas are honored to launch the Viejas Heroes Club appreciation program this upcoming Veterans Day, said Jim Wild, General Manager of Viejas Casino & Resort.
  • Today, the Heroes Club appreciation program at Viejas Casino & Resort continues the long-standing Viejas tradition of honoring service members and their dependents.
  • The Heroes Club enrollment is available to veterans, active and retired military, law enforcement, first responders, and border patrol.
  • Eligible Viejas Guests may sign up for the Heroes Club at any myViejas desk inside the casino.

Barona Cultural Center & Museum Receives International Excellence Award from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums

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Monday, October 14, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATLAM) recently presented the 2019 International Guardians of Culture and Lifeways "Museum Institutional Excellence" Award to the Barona Cultural Center & Museum at its annual international conference in Temecula, CA.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums (ATLAM) recently presented the 2019 International Guardians of Culture and Lifeways "Museum Institutional Excellence" Award to the Barona Cultural Center & Museum at its annual international conference in Temecula, CA.
  • "We are a small museum working to preserve the culture and traditions of our people on a grand scale.
  • The Barona Cultural Center & Museum was selected because of its significant commitment to the care, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of cultural resources.
  • The Barona Cultural Center & Museum is located on the Barona Indian Reservation at 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside and is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barona Resort & Casino Promotes Rafael Alvarez to Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Barona Resort & Casino recently announced the promotion of Rafael Alvarez to Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations at San Diego's best casino.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Barona Resort & Casino recently announced the promotion of Rafael Alvarez to Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations at San Diego's best casino.
  • He is also charged with ensuring that Barona is living up to its commitment to being the "Happiest Casino on Earth."
  • "Rafael has been an important part of Barona's growth from the original Barona Big Top to our current status as Southern California's leading casino," said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino.
  • 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.

Sycuan Awarded Best Casino from 2019 Best of Downtown San Diego Awards

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded Best Casino from the San Diego Community News Network's 2019 Best of Downtown San Diego Awards.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded Best Casino from the San Diego Community News Network's 2019 Best of Downtown San Diego Awards.
  • Each year, San Diego Downtown News releases the Best of Downtown San Diego issue, which puts a spotlight on those who are doing the very best in a variety of categories.
  • "We are thrilled to be awarded Best Casino by the readers of San Diego Downtown News," said Dan Morales, vice president of marketing at Sycuan Casino Resort.
  • Now more than 35 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego's premier casino and resort destinations.