Ocean’s Eleven Casino

With 50 tables of the juiciest action at all levels, outstanding food, and the friendliest staff, it is no surprise that Oceans 11 enjoys its reputation as the premiere gaming destination in San Diego for both every day and recreational players. An envied location on the Interstate 5 Freeway in Oceanside, California just a mile from the city’s pristine beaches; locals, vacationers, and business travelers alike agree Ocean’s 11 is San Diego’s Home for Poker.

Poker rooms have changed dramatically over the last 20 to 30 years, yet the need to be regarded as a trusted poker room with great action has never changed. It is that very reason why Ocean’s 11 Casino has thrived for 18 years. Reputations are not built overnight. They are the product of a sustained effort to put your name and image above all else. Ocean’s 11’s reputation has been earned by the sweat of casino owners like Haig Kelegian “The King of Clubs,” and his partner Bob Carter; and by key management, a great floor staff, the friendliest and most experienced dealers in the state, and food that is second to none.

Ocean’s 11 is excited to introduce its new Casino Manager Zaven Esmaili, who took over the reins in September. Zaven, known to most as “Zee,” has been a leader in the California gaming industry for more than 30 years. Zee has managed poker and table games operations in clubs of all sizes. During his recent 15 year tenure at the Bicycle Casino as its Casino Manager and Director of Gaming Operations, Mr. Esmaili led the casino to its prominent position in the poker world, and is responsible for many innovations and promotions copied by other casinos throughout the state. Haig Kelegian and Bob Carter both agree that, “Zee is the best choice in the state to lead the gaming department for the next 20 years.”

Known as a “player’s best friend,” and an action player himself, Zee understands today’s poker player. “You have to create excitement and action in the room,” he says. “The serious player wants games with consistent action, while the recreational player focuses on having a good time for a few hours. You have to cater to the needs of both types of players.” Check the gaming floor or website for Zee’s ‘featured games of the week.’ You can always find Zee on the gaming floor or in a game. Don’t hesitate to visit, share ideas, or just say “hi.”

Above all else, the owners, managers, and staff understand that if you want to stay the best, you have to constantly improve your operations and facility, be ahead of trends, offer the best action, and always provide better service than your competitors.

In their continuing effort to do just that, Ocean’s 11 recently remodeled all its gaming rooms, including new tables and the finest player chairs in the industry. New wall coverings, flooring, carpet, beautiful workstations, artwork, and 80” televisions are great additions, but any player will tell you there is nothing more important than a great seat! The staff tried them all before choosing chairs with incredible lumbar support, adjustable height, swivel casters, and a great look.

Ocean’s 11 also added table-side massage service for those long playing sessions.
If you are not ahead of technology then you are behind it. Accordingly, Ocean’s 11 recently completed a major upgrade to their guest WiFi service, and installed a new speaker system throughout most of the property. Ocean’s also offers easy to use kiosks so players can check their points and print their own promotional vouchers if they choose.

Check out Ocean’s new website, which is updated daily with jackpot, promotions, event, and tournament news. Players may also call the poker board to get on the waiting list for any game up to 1 ¼ hours before they arrive. Players in both San Diego and neighboring Orange and Riverside county rave about being able to call in before they leave their house or work.

Staying connected to the rest of the world and peace of mind are likewise important. Accordingly, Ocean’s 11 is the only casino in the area to offer cell and iPad charging stations at every seat at every table. While players may charge their devices, they are asked not to use them when they are in the hand, and to walk away from the table when using voice features. Finally, Ocean’s 11 strictly enforces a “no texting or messaging” policy between players at the table at any time.

The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: “Consistency.” Ocean’s 11 does not believe in carnival promotions. You won’t find bad beat jackpots that are impossible to hit or jackpot amounts that change from a couple thousand to more depending on the day or hour of the week, or the whim of management. Instead, Ocean’s offers a consistent straightforward $20,000 seed in all its hold’em and Omaha games with daily increases. You won’t find another casino in the area with seeds this high in any of their games! With minimum jackpots of $20,000, players never wonder how low the jackpot is, or what the seed will be after it is hit. Ocean’s jackpots are so popular, they pay out nearly $250,000 each month!

Consistency extends to its promotions as well. Again, you won’t find “high hand,” “cracked jacks,” or matching hand promotions. No jet skis, Jettas, or ATVs. Instead, Ocean’s 11 believes players should know what they are getting and instead offers a steady stream of cash drawings with $3,000 to $5,000 daily seeds with rollover features that increase prizes to as much as $10,000.

For over a decade, Ocean’s $500,000 Racing For Dollars promotion has been the steadiest horse on the track. No messing around with points that can be used for candy, a meal, or merchandise. Oceans’ rebate program allows players to trade in their scans for good old-fashioned cash! As Haig Kelegian says, “Cash is king.”

Speaking of racing, Ocean’s new Racebook is San Diego horse players’ favorite place to wager and watch races.

If your taste is tournaments, the word is still consistency. Oceans 11 offers a slate of $2,500 guarantee tournaments daily and nightly Monday through Thursday that typically have 80 to 100 players and prize pools of more than $3,500. Its $5,000 weekly freerolls are always a hit, and the Saturday & Sunday $10,000 guarantee Deepstacks draw more than 100 people each day. Again, you know exactly what you get at Ocean’s.

Tournament players are flocking in for their second WPTDeepstack-San Diego tournament series from Oct. 17-26. Last year’s main event prize pool was more than $500,000! Some speculate this year’s prize pool will be more than $600,000, breaking all records for a second year in a row.

Ocean’s 11 is not just about poker. The remodeled table game section is growing daily with the addition of no collection Blackjack to its slate of no collection Pai Gow Poker and EZ Baccarat games. With progressive jackpots in most games, including Ultimate Texas Hold’em and 3 Card Poker, they have all the favorite games.

Consistency is also the hallmark of their food and beverage department. While other casinos raise their gaming floor prices astronomically, then offer $1 an hour food rebates, Ocean’s doesn’t play games with food. Instead, it continues to offer the lowest priced menu on the planet. But don’t confuse low prices with quality. Just ask their players who come back just for the food and rave about all their dishes. Ask about their unparalleled meal comp program for high limit players.

Lastly, every discussion begins and ends with the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff in the state. Many of the floor staff and dealers have been with the company for over ten years. Its staff knows players by their first names, their favorite games, and their favorite seats at the table. And the food servers have their orders placed before they even sit down. As managing partner Mark Kelegian says, “Without our great staff we are nothing more than a room with tables and chairs.”

No matter what your game, Ocean’s 11 offers the best action games, the best promotions and jackpots, and outstanding food. It just doesn’t get any better than that! Come find out why everyone says “I Play at Oceans.” ♠