Welcome to the 'Ultimate Getaway' at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort

Welcome to the 'Ultimate Getaway' at Harrah's Rincon Casino &
Resort
Opening of New Hotel Tower, Spa and Restaurant in December Brings Las Vegas
Action and Entertainment to Southern California 


SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After 13 months of construction
and anticipation, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, located in the Palomar
mountains of San Diego County opens the doors of its new $168 million expansion
December 20 at 10 a.m. -- just in time for the holiday season.

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"This is an important day for us here at Harrah's Rincon," stated Janet
Beronio, senior vice president and general manager.  "After a little over a
year of planning and hard work we are ready to open the doors on what we feel
is truly the ultimate getaway here in Southern California.  You can't imagine
how excited we are to unveil all of the great additions to Harrah's Rincon and
share them with our guests."

The additions to the popular casino resort include a 21-story hotel tower,
bringing the total number of hotel rooms to 651.  All of the rooms feature one
king or two queen beds, large luxury bathrooms with separate Roman tubs and
glass-enclosed showers, and other fine amenities.  The entire 21st floor
consists of nothing but suites and there are other suites throughout the hotel
-- a total of 104 including 36 end suites with private patios and a spectacular
mountain view, 47 two-bay suites, three 3-bay suites, and a super-luxurious
Presidential suite.

Another added feature is the highly anticipated 7,500 sq. ft. spa.  The spa
contains 10 treatment rooms where guests will be pampered from head-to-toe with
latest in massage therapy, hydrotherapy, manicures, pedicures, and facials. 
And for those who prefer to get a little more physical, there is also a
state-of-the-art fitness center complete with the latest equipment.

Harrah's Rincon has also transformed their pool area into a true oasis of
relaxation.  The two-tiered pool with its crystal clear fountain features both
a hot and cold pool and is surrounded by a lush tropical garden complete with
private Jacuzzis.  There are 8 private cabanas filled with all of the modern
conveniences of home.  The pool area is also the site of the newest Harrah's
Rincon restaurant, Cabana Cove.  This eatery has a laid-back, California
beachfront ambiance.  Food and beverage offerings are on the casual side and
include items originating from Mexico, Asia, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, the
Caribbean, and California.

While Harrah's Rincon plans to open these new additions for business on
December 20th "Harrah's Rincon is planning a retro-Vegas celebration the entire
month of January," explains Kathy Swank, public relations and strategic
alliances manager.  "Throughout January we will have old-school Vegas
entertainment with headliners Gladys Knight, the Doobie Brothers and Legends in
Concert, as well as lounge entertainment featuring Elvis, Tom Jones and Rat
Pack tribute shows, plus free entertainment in the brand new poolside
restaurant and bar Cabana Cove (not to mention gorgeous Showgirls strolling the
casino floor every weekend!), you will be having too much fun to give in to
those post-holiday blues.

Owned by the Rincon San Luiseno Band of Mission Indians and managed by HCAL, a
subsidiary of Harrah's Operating Company, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort is
located at 777 Harrah's Rincon Way (33750 Valley Center Road) in Valley Center,
CA, 20 minutes northeast of Escondido.  With approximately 1,300 employees and
an identity as a top resort-gaming destination, the casino has generated an
estimated $46 million in annual payroll including benefits. It offers
state-of-the-art amenities and the unparalleled customer service that has made
Harrah's a nationally recognized brand.  Harrah's Rincon has earned 25 awards
in Casino Player Magazine's "Best of Gaming" Readers' Poll and 41 awards in
Strictly Slots Magazine's "Best of Slots" Readers' Poll for 2004.

To schedule an interview or photo, please contact Kathy Swank at [phone]
or Sheryl Sebastian at [phone]. 

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DATASOURCE: Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort



CONTACT:  Kathy Swank, PR Manager, [phone],

, or Sheryl Sebastian, [phone],

, both of Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort

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