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Grover Beach
As a player, he once placed fifth in the World Series of Poker, recognized as the biggest poker tournament in the world. He also won the “Rags to Riches” tourna- ment at the Commerce Casino, earning the state’s biggest payout at the time. Most recently, Stearns made it to the Final Table for the Seniors Event at the World Series of Poker 2023.
25 years of success and community support
Stearns credits the success of Central Coast Casino not only to his background but also to the loyalty of his employees and customers.
“We have the best dealers floor people anywhere right here in this little hometown card room,” says Stearns. “As for our customers, I can’t say enough, without their support, we’d have nothing.”
Doing their part to help
others,
Stearns
and his
team at
Central Coast
Casino support local, state, and worldwide charities.
“We believe in supporting the community that supports us,” he says, “and we have a social re-
spon- sibil-
ity to contribute at several dif-
ferent levels.”
Food, fun, and friendly card room atmosphere
As if the dealers, the games, and the clean, welcoming atmo- sphere weren’t enough, Central Coast Casino offers a choice of delicious meal options prepared with an Asian or Hawaiian flare by Stearns’ wife, Theresa. Steak, roast beef, chicken, lasagna, sal- ads, and sandwiches are featured menu items, as well as pastries,
cake, ice cream, and other des- serts.
In addition, $6 dinner specials are available from Rib Line by the Beach. Delicious and convenient, the meals prepared by the friendly staff next door may be enjoyed right at your gaming table.
With a crowd of all different ages and backgrounds, from be- ginners to the more experienced players, everyone is welcome at Central Coast Casino. It’s sort
of a social club, according to the regulars – stop by today and be welcomed into the mix.
Central Coast Casino Is located at 4th and Grand Ave. in Grover Beach, next to Rib Line by the Beach. Open Mon 10 a.m. to close, Tue-Thu 4 p.m. to close, Fri-Sat 10 a.m. to close. Closed Sun. For more information visit slo-poker.com, call (805) 474-8500, or follow Central Coast Casino on Facebook.
—Meagan Friberg
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