Ocean's Eleven Casino: Friendly Atmosphere, Quality Customer Service, and Great Action

Ocean's Eleven Casino is situated in the heart of the beautiful beach community of Oceanside, California. Conveniently located just off Interstate 5 and only a few blocks from the beach, Ocean's Eleven is patronized by individuals from all walks of life. This midsized card club is best known for its friendly "family" atmosphere and its dedication to quality customer service.

With the recent increase in exposure for poker, thanks in part to the World Poker Tour, new players are arriving in droves to learn the game. Ocean's Eleven provides a comfortable learning environment for these first-time and beginning players. On any given day, you will find several $1-$2 beginners games with friendly, patient dealers who are willing to spend the time to give instruction and valuable tips on the art of playing casino poker. Players learn at their own pace, and once they have reached their individual comfort level, they eventually integrate into the many games and limits available on the main poker floor.

Ocean's Eleven has found a unique way to reward patrons for being regular players. In June of 2003, Ocean's Eleven implemented its Racing for Dollars $250,000 cash giveaway promotion. With the use of a state-of-the-art tracking system, players received credit for every hour they played in any poker game. Hours accumulated had cash value once they reached a certain level. The more each patron played, the more cash he received. The cash pool started at $250,000, and each time a player redeemed his hours for a "cash reward," the prize pool was reduced. Some regular players found themselves being rewarded with a $5,000 cash bonus for doing what they loved to do – play poker!

Starting Feb. 1, 2004, Ocean's Eleven will reintroduce the Racing for Dollars promotion with even more cash to reward its players. The promotion will be seeded by the casino with $500,000. Players will earn cash rewards by playing as few as 60 hours. Cash rewards will increase with increased number of hours accumulated; players will earn a $5,000 cash reward for playing 900 hours in any poker game.

Ocean's Eleven hosts an annual premier event in September, the California Ladies State Poker Championship. This four-day event brings women from all over the world together to compete in various poker tournaments and to be pampered and entertained. A very unique and popular event, the California Ladies State Poker Championship produces an overall ladies state champion. This state champion is then sponsored by Ocean's Eleven in all California ladies tournaments as well as the World Series of Poker ladies event. Ocean's Eleven's owners Haig Kelegian, Dan Dreger, and General Manager Bob Moyer realize that women are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the world of poker, and they spare no expense when it comes to showing these women they are appreciated at Ocean's Eleven.

Rebuy tournaments are held Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. Players who finish in the money in these daily events qualify for a freeroll into the monthly $1,000-added half hold'em-half Omaha tournament. On Saturdays at 11 a.m., the casino hosts a very popular $23 buy-in (with rebuys) limit hold'em tournament with a $2,000-guaranteed prize pool. Major tournaments are held monthly, ranging from two to five days in length and from $10,000 to $60,000 in prize pool size. All major events feature first-place trophies and complimentary buffets.

Poker is a big attraction at Ocean's Eleven, with a variety of hold'em, Omaha, and seven-card stud games offered daily. However, it's not the only attraction. Ocean's Eleven offers a variation of blackjack, called No-Bust Blackjack. Unlike Vegas-style blackjack, a player can go over 21 without losing his bet. Caribbean stud and pai gow poker are also spread on a daily basis, and all pit games and poker games have casino-funded jackpots. A players food menu is offered with daily specials and continental and Asian cuisine at reduced prices. Patrons can also enjoy a delicious meal and libations in the Rat Pack Lounge while enjoying the sounds of Ricky Rivas, Wednesday through Sunday evenings.

"The strongest asset Ocean's Eleven has to offer is our well-trained and dedicated staff," stated Chuck McCormick, director of casino operations. "A majority of the management and floor staff, including myself, have been with Ocean's Eleven since its inception seven years ago. Ocean's Eleven treats its employees like family; therefore, turnover is very low and diligence to job performance is very high."

If you're planning a trip to Southern California, make Ocean's Eleven one of your vacation destinations. The ample shopping, great weather, beautiful beaches, and famous attractions such as Sea World and Lego Land are just a few of the reasons to visit. However, the live action, friendly people, and fabulous staff at Ocean's Eleven will keep you coming back year after year.