| History and Facts about Southern California Casinos |
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| Indian Casinos - In the late 1990's many Indian
casinos in California were open to age 18 and over. However, times change.
Most Southern California Indian Casinos have changed their age limit to
21 years or older. Some casinos are open to age 18 and over. Some casinos
will allow people under 18/21 to enter selected portions of the buildings.
This policy varies by casino and might be restricted to certain operating
hours of the day. Other Indian Casinos enforce an age limit throughout
the facility.
Card Casinos - Card Clubs are limited to card games and you must be 21 years of age or older. Alcohol - Must be 21 years of age or older to drink alcohol in California therefore the casino bars and many lounges are restricted to 21. |
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| Most Indian Casinos in Southern California are open 24 hours. The casinos can get particularly busy on the weekends (late afternoons and evenings) as well as holidays when both the locals and the tourists decide to visit the casinos. |
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| Congress adopted the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) (P.L. 100-497, 102 Stat. 2475), signed on 17 Oct 1988. The Act established a complex system to authorize and regulate the gaming and gambling enterprises of American Indian Tribes. On 25 Feb 1987 the US Supreme Court handed down its decision in California vs. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. |
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| Proposition 1A was ratified by the voters of California in March 2000. Approved by more than 64 percent of the voters, the measure amended the California constitutional prohibition against "Nevada style" casinos. California tribal casinos do not reveal their gross income from gambling but some experts say it could be $4 billion a year which approaches the take on the Las Vegas Strip or in Atlantic City. |
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| Why 349 slots? That doesn't sound like very many. The California's gambling compacts has a provision that classifies tribes with fewer than 350 machines as non-gaming. This allows them to collect the same funds from a revenue-sharing pool as those with no casinos. The difference between 350 slots and 349 slots can easier be over a million dollars a year. |
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| Valley View Casino added 428 machines. Harrah's Rincon Casino added 400 more machines. Licenses were granted Monday 5 October 2009. Those numbers increased each to the maximum of 2,000 slots under deals signed with the state in 1999. Barona Casino and Sycuan Casino already had 2,000 slots each. Pala Casino and Viejas Casino can have an unlimited number of slots and they each have over 2,000. They operate under newer agreements with the state. |
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Opened on 6 April 2001. Open 24 hours. The 45,000 square foot casino features 1,140 slots, 48 gaming tables and bingo. There are six restaurants including the Prime 10 Steakhouse. There is also the Canyons Lounge. The Agua Caliente tribe became the first and only tribe in California to operate two casinos when it opened the Auga Caliente Casino in April 2001. Final Design - Well, for now at least. As of 17 April 2006. The 16 story 344 room hotel is scheduled for a Fall 2007 opening. Groundbreaking for the $185 million hotel was on Monday 17 April 2006. The entrance to face Bob Hope Drive. The hotel will be managed by the tribe instead of a hotel operator. The hotel opened on 18 April 2008 with 340 rooms.
ABOUT AGUA CALIENTE CASINO
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Opened July 2002. Owned and runned by the Augustine Band of Mission Indians. DESCRIPTION
Must be 21 or over to enter casino. Restaurants
LOCATION
From the east take Dillion Road exit south.
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The Barona Band of Mission Indians officially opened the $260 million Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino in January 2003. The Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino features a 397 room luxury hotel including 33 suites. There is a 3000,000 sq. ft. casino with 2,000 slot machines, 59 gaming tables, a poker room, and an off-track betting parlor. DESCRIPTION
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DIRECTIONS
From the Airport. Leave the San Diego airport traveling east on Harbor Drive. Turn left on Laurel Avenue. Make another left onto I-5 traveling north. From I-5 exit I-8 east. Follow I-8 east and exit Highway 67 north. Follow 67 north. Yes it turns from a freeway into s surface highway with stoplights. Right onto Willow Road. (I think it was the second stop light). You are on smaller roads now. Turn left onto Wildcat Canyon Road. Follow Wildcat Canyon Road for approximately 5 miles. Barona Casino will be on the left and is well marked. From Los Angeles and North San Diego. Travel south on I-5. From I-5 exit I-8 east. Follow I-8 east and exit Highway 67 north. Follow 67 north. Yes it turns from a freeway into s surface highway with stoplights. Right onto Willow Road. (I think it was the second stop light). You are on smaller roads now. Turn left onto Wildcat Canyon Road. Follow Wildcat Canyon Road for approximately 5 miles. Barona Casino will be on the left and is well marked. |
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| Age 21 and over. Open 24 hours.
Las Vegas Style Slots and Blackjack in an intimate gaming location situated on a knoll just off the highway overlooking the valley. The casino is 14,000 square feet with 302 slots. There are 3 tables. Dining includes a Sunday Brunch. The close proximity of the restaurant, full bar and dance floor with stage in the back of the casino makes for nice evening entertainment. Facilities:
Directions: From the Palm Springs Desert Area - Take the Highway 111 to State Route 74 South and head up into the hills. State Route 74 will merge into Highway 371 in Anza. Stay to the right. From Desert: approximately 30 min. From Riverside/San Diego/Temecula/Los Angeles - Take Interstate 15 to Highway 79 South in Temecula. Stay on Highway 79 for 18 miles and then turn left on to State Route 371 toward Indio. Minutes from Temecula, about a half hour from Riverside. One hour from San Diego. |
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The first tent like structure was built in 1994. Age 18 and over. The Chumash Casino offers 73,000 square feet of gaming open 24 hours with over 2,000 slots and video games. Table games, video gaming machines, Bingo and food and beverage. Separate Poker room to the right as you walk in the front entrance. Food is cafe/snack bar style in the back of the casino. Note: As of March 2003, Chumash Casino was applying for a liquor license to serve wine in an upscale steakhouse that it plans to add to the growing casino where a new casino and an adjaacent hotel are in the works. Directions: In Santa Ynez just three miles east of Solvang. That's about 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara California. Between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. From Highway 101 take the Highway 246 exit at Buellton. Follow Highway 246 east through Solvang and continue to Santa Inez. Chumash Casino is on the right. Appoximately six miles from where you left Highway 101. |
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| The Band plans to build a casino on the front six acres
of the proposed Little Cuyapaipe Reservation. Plans call for 1,000 slot
machines.
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The Cabazon Band was the first Native American tribe in the U.S. to have gaming on its reservation. The U.S. Supreme Court's 1987 Cabazon Decision paved the way for other tribes to operate gaming centers. In late 1980, the Cabazon Band opened their casino but it was forced to shut down a few weeks later. They operated under a temporary injunction as a card room while the courts decided their case. Open 21 Dec 2004 - $200 million addition to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: a 12 story, 250 room hotel and 100,000 square foot special events center. The 120 foot hotel is the tallest manmade structure in Coachella Valley. On the top of the hotel is the Sunset View rooftop bar. The hotel features 10 suites and 240 standard guest rooms. The events center can accommodate up to 4,500 guests and the kitchen can serve up to 2,000 guests. Also new for 2004, the tribe opened a 15,000 square foot high tech bingo facility which seats 750 people. Starbucks opens 2005 under a license to the Cabazon Band.
DESCRIPTION
Smoking is permitted inside the casino except for designated
non-smoking areas.
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The Golden Acorn Casino had their official opening on 15 August 2001. About the Golden Acorn Casino:
DIRECTIONS I-8 at Crestwood Exit just 20 minutes east of Alpine California located near Campo, California. |
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| Age 21 and over to enter and play in the main casino.
In addition to the casino, Havasu Landing also has an air strip, marina, RV Park and campground. Facilities:
Directions: Located on the western shores of Lake Havasu. |
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The Band is planning to build a gaming facility. Jamul Indian Village reports on their website that Lakes Entertainment, Inc. as an agreement for the development and financing of a casino resort operation. The location would be just off I-94 and a short 20 minute drive from downtown San Diego. Lakes Entertainment Reports on their website that the plan is for 1,000 gaming devices, 20 table games and 5 poker tables. Opening estimated to be 2015. Location:
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Opened on 20 May 2002. Facilities:
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The Water Park is located off SR 76 and Sengme Oaks Road at the La Jolla Indian Reservation in Pauma Valley. |
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Bingo hall opened in 1983. The present $250 million Morongo Casino Resort expansion opened in 15 November 2004. The new $250 million 44 acre Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa has 2,000 slots, 70 table games and a separate poker room. The official grand opening for the 23 story 310 room hotel was 10 December 2004. Morongo Casino features fine dining restaurants, buffet, 24 hour coffee shop, and nightclub. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the summer of 2008, Morongo Casino changed with the times as gas prices were keeping people closer to home and the economy was not what it use be. The resort is now completely managed in-house. The partnership with The Levy Organization ended in mid-June 2008. The Desert Orchid (Asian-fusion restaurant) on the first floor is closed. Look for changes and price adjustments in Cielo (Steak and seafood restaurant on the top floor). Food is more basic now and hotel room rates have been adjusted for the times. The Morongo is actively reaching out to it's nearby, as in 30 miles, neighbors to come and visit. DESCRIPTION
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa is one of the largest casinos in California. About Morongo Casino Resort
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Opened on 3 April 2001. The complex was built by the Perini Building Company. A $79.5 million expansion contract added a new 10-story hotel tower with 507 rooms, an Olympic-size pool, and a 600-car parking structure. The Casino was expanded, a restaurant was added and the Grand Cabaret 1,000 seat entertainment venue along with the Palomar Starlight Theater (1 2,000 seat outdoor concert venue) were all completed in August 2003. DESCRIPTION
Pala Casino, Spa and Resort has 2,000 slots, 15 poker tables, 87 table games, 10 restaurants, 4 entertainment venues, 507 rooms including 82 suites, a 10,000 square foot spa and salon. Open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Must be 21 to gamble. Restaurant seating is available to children who are accompanied by an adult. 2,000 slot and video machines
DIRECTIONS
From the north or south, take the I-15 to the Pala exit (State Route 76). Travel east for five miles and the casino will be on the right (south) side. From Los Angeles / Orange Counties, take the I-5 south to State Route 76, eastbound 23 miles. Multi-level parking garage and valet services are available. |
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| The Pauma / Yuima Band of Mission Indians in San Diego
County.
In planning large Pauma-Foxwoods Resort - to be developed with the Connecticut tribe that owns Foxwoods Resort Casino, a new large-scale gambling resort is in the planning stages. If built as planned, the Pauma-Foxwoods resort would be large with 171,000 square foot casino, 2,500 slot machines, 400 room hotel, health spa, 1,500 seat event center and a 2,500 seat outdoor amphitheater. This $300 million project would replace the 1,090 slot Casino Pauma. As reported 22 January 2007. The Interim casino opened on 15 May 2001 and is tropically themed 65,000 square foot complex offers more than 40,000 square feet of gaming, 1050 state-of-the-art slot machines and 23 table games. There is a poker parlor and a well-ventilated non-smoking section. Dining: Pauma Bay Café, Red Parrot Lounge, Triple 7 Bar. Live entertainment. Open 24 hours. Age 21 and over. Location:
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The third phase $262 million "Eagle 3" opened 24 June 2002. The older smaller "Eagle 2" closed at that time. Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians June 2002 opening makes it the largest Indian gambling complex in the state. There was an 85,000 sq. ft. casino, 1,200 seat showroom, 14 story hotel, and 38,800 convention center, cabaret lounge, Eagle's Nest Lounge at the top of the hotel and seven restaurants. The age limit to gamble was raised from 18 to 21 in 2003. In November 2004, expansion added some gaming area, food court, and a sports-themed restaurant. In August 2008, the 18-hole championship golf course - Journey at Pechanga, was opened to the public. The gold clubhouse was opened in November 2008. In June 2011, the newly remodeled buffet opened. The Pechanga Buffet has undergone a complete remodel and officially re-opened to the public 9 June 2011. September 2011. Bamboo, the new 134-seat Asian restaurant, officially opens to the public on 1 September 2011. The Bamboo asian restaurant will offer an array of authentic Asian noodle dishes. There is no entree per se. It is meant to be fast paced. Open daily 11 am to 3 am. Prices $7 to $15. Noodle dishes include: Pork Pan Fried Noodles, Shrimp Lo Mein, Roasted Duck with Thin Egg Noodles, and Chinese Beef Stew with Ho Fun Noodles. There will also be regional Asian dishes such as Korean Bi Bim Bap and several Vietnamese Pho options. The 5,500 square foot 2 million dollar restaurant is located on the east side of the Pechanga Casino. Fast food for the Asian gaming population. Blazing Noodles, the Pechanga Casino's current Asian restaurant, will continue to serve it's full menu of options including appetizers, entrees and desserts. February 2012. The Pechanga Resort and Casino sets the record for the world's largest slot machine tournament. The event featured a total of 2,885 players and there were three rounds. The free event was open to anyone 21 years of age or older. The top 300 players won $100,000 in cash and EasyPlay. More than 1,100 slot machines (out of the total of over 3,800 slots at Pechanga) from five different manufacturers on the Pechanga floor used Bally Technologies' software to become tournament machines for the event. This allowed the players to compete head to head with 1,100 other players at the same time. Prior to using the Bally Technologies' software, Pechanga's tournament area had 78 dedicated machines and was one of the largest anywhere. The record is for the number of unique slot tournament players in one venue in a 24 hour period. A Guinness World Records adjudicator verified the feat on Saturday, 11 February 2011. FACILITIES ...
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Directions: From the north, take I-15 Freeway south to Temecula. Exit Temecula/Highway 79 south (Indio). Turn left on Highway 79. From highway 79 continue one half mile, turn right at the stoplight on to Pala Road. Continue on Pala for approximately 2 miles. Pechanga is located on the right. From the south, take I-15 north to Temecula. Exit Temecula/Highway 79 south (Indio). Turn right on to Highway 79. From highway 79 continue one half mile, turn right at the stoplight on to Pala Road. Continue on Pala for approximately 2 miles. Pechanga is located on the right. |
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The La Posta Casino opened in January 2007. Facilities
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The Tribe completed much of the work on the $214 million Quechan Casino Resort in the Fall of 2008. However, the economy created financing issues which delayed the completion. The Quechan Casino Resort opened on 13 February 2009. Facilities...
The Quechan Resort hotel features 166 rooms with 8 suites in a five story building. Restaurants
Directions: Follow Interstate I-8 to California Exit No 166 - CA SR
186 (Los Algodones Road).
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| New for 2004 - 20 December 2004 Opening Ceremonies for
the new 21 story hotel tower and resort addition. The $168 million expansion
has 651 rooms including 101 suites and 593,660 square feet. The older Harrah's
Rincon had 201 hotel rooms. Also new at Harrah's Rincon is a 7,500 square
foot spa with 10 treatment rooms. There is the Cabana Cove, a new poolside
restaurant and bar. This new addition is now the tallest building in North
County San Diego.
The previous $125 million new casino resort opened on 8 August 2002. The much smaller casino closed on 7 July 2002. The new 180,000 square foot casino and hotel complex is a "Las Vegas style" casino: 45,000 square feet devoted to gamingThe Rincon Casino and Resort is owned by the Rincon San Luiseno Band of Mission Indians and managed by HCAL, a subsidiary of Harrah's Operating Co. |
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The Santa Ysabel Casino opened in March 2007. It is located on a mountainside overlooking Lake Henshaw. As one of the smallest tribal casinos in San Diego County, the 30,000 sq ft casino has some card tables, restaurant, and exactly 349 slot machines. Age 21 and over to gamble. There are no smoke-free areas in the casino. The Orchard Restaurant is no smoking. Alcohol is served. Facilities
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Originally opened in 1986. Friday 28 January 2005 - Greatly Expanded New Casino opening day draws large crowds. The new casino is 480,000 square feet or about 4 times as much as the building it replaces. FACILITIES
The large 120,000 square foot casino has 3,000 slot machines, 130 table games including 3 and 4 card poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Let it Ride, 7 Card Stud, Blackjack, Mini Baccarat, and Pai Gow Poker. There is a high limit room. There is also a 2500 seat bingo. Entertainment in the Yuhaviatam Room includes headliners, martial arts, and boxing. There is also free nightly entertainment in the Tukut Lounge with music, comedy, and dancing. Parking is available in the six-level parking structure. Self parking or valet parking service is available. There is a 425-foot pedestrian bridge connecting the parking structure with the casino. The bridge contains moving walkways. Restaurants
DIRECTIONS:
From the I-10 Freeway take Junction 30 west. Exit Highland Avenue. Make a right turn. Turn left on to N. Victoria Ave. (the first light). Continue up Victoria. From the I-215 Freeway, take Highway 30 east. Take the second Highland exit. Make a left turn onto Highland. From Highland, make a left turn onto N. Victoria Ave. Continue up Victoria. |
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| Age 21 and over to enter the casino. Under age 21 ok
in the Steakhouse restaurant.
The 74,000 square foot Soboba Casino has 2,000 Video Gaming Machines and slots as well as Bingo and Poker. AC's Lounge has daily entertainment including live bands, DJ and Karaoke. The lounge has three 11x19 foot large screen TV's plus 16 high definition screens. Three restaurants:
Entertainment Pavilion - seats 15,000 for summer concerts, King of the Cage Events, and live boxing events. Directions: Nestled in the foothills of the San Jacinto Mountains east of the 79 Highway. Ramona expressway at Lake park in San Jacinto California. From I-215 Freeway exit 74 Freeway to Hemet. Drive east to Hemet on Highway 74. In the center of Hemet make a left turn on to San Jacinto Street (Highway 79). Continue north a ways on San Jacinto. Right on Main. Continue on Main for approximately 2 miles. Main becomes Lake Park. Right at stop on to Soboba Road. Continue another eight tens of a mile. Soboba Casino is on the right. |
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$95 million Spa Resort Casino opened in 2003. The Spa at the Spa Resort Casino opened in 1960. The property is owned and operated by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. DESCRIPTION The Spa Resort Casino is centrally located in Palm Springs. It is a half-mile from the Palm Springs Convention Center. Features are its natural hot mineral springs, full-service spa and salon as well as it's casino. The Spa Resort Casino offers deluxe guestrooms and junior suites. Some have pool-facing balconies or mountain views. The Spa Resort Casino features a 24-hour casino with slots and table games along with live entertainment and dining. Restaurants
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The Spa Resort Casino is 2 miles from Palm Springs International Airport. The casino entrance is located on E. Amado Road and Calle Encilia. The hotel entrance is located on the corner of Encilia and Tahquitz Canyon Way. |
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The Spotlight 29 Casino is owned and operated by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. It opened its doors in 1995. At that time, there was 100,000 square feet of space. In 2001, the Spotlight 29 Casino became the Trump 29 Casino as it was teamed up with Donald Trump. It changed management and the casino returned back to Spotlight 29 in 2006. The new 2,500 seat showroom opened in September 2002. In 2009, the casino underwent major renovations starting with a new parking structure that can accommodate 1,200 vehicles. The remodeled inside includes almost 250,000 square feet for gaming, office space, meeting and conference space, dining and entertainment. The Spotlight 29 Casino has previously hosted a Bingo room. They no longer have the bingo hall. DESCRIPTION
The casino has 2,000 slot machines. Table games include Black Jack, Pai Gow and Mini Baccarat. Spotlight 29 Casino also has Mystery Card Roulette. Dining options include a food court that features a McDonald's and a Chava's Mexican Grill. (Coming soon at the time of this writing is a Subway.) Cafe Capitata is a buffet for lunch and dinner. A full menu is also available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The JEM Prime 29 Steakhouse features steak, seafood, and pasta where wine is served by the glass. The Spotlight 29 Casino has a state of the art showroom that hosts name celebrity headliners. Directions: Located at the intersection of I-10 Freeway and Highway 111. From the Los Angeles area take the I-10 Freeway east past Indio to Coachella Valley. Exit Dillon Road. Take a right. |
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| The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is located in
San Diego County.
Age 18 and over to enter casino, restaurants and theatre. 24 hour casino. Table gaming, video gaming machines (2,000 Slots), Bingo, off-track betting, and gift shop. Bingo seems to be popular. Hosts a variety of live musical entertainment. Approximately 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. Showcase Theater opened in 2002. No alcoholic beverages are served at the Casino. Hotel - The Sycuan Resort features 103 room lodge, 54 holes of golf, 11 lighted tennis courts and conference rooms. Restaurants
Directions: Nestled in a valley on the Sycuan Indian Reservation several miles off of I-8 east of San Diego CA From San Diego take I-8 Freeway east to El Cajon. Exit
El Cajon Blvd.
Vaket parking is available in the front. Additional self park in the back lot. |
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In the early stages, this casino sits on a 640 acres site along Highway 86. Construction has already started on the travel center and the casino is scheduled to break ground in February 2005. The travel center is scheduled to open 1 May 2005 and the casino is scheduled to open by the end of summer 2005. The casino will have 349 slot machines. The travel center will feature a food court, washers and dryers and a small lounge for truck drivers. The truck drivers will get to park in the rear of the travel center and will have a separate entrance. Description
Directions: Northwest corner of Imperial County on Highway 86 near Mecca approximately 35 miles southeast of Palm Springs. |
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Valley View Casino opened their new 108-room eight-story hotel on Friday 19 November 2010. The hotel is oriented towards anyone 21 and over. They should get some interest since their casino gets about 2.5 million guests a year. The hotel has 96 deluxe rooms that are 520 square feet each. There are 12 expansive suites of more than 1,000 square feet. Included in the $71 million project is a 5,000 square foot event center, vanishing edge pool, an outdoor breakfast area next to the pool, and a retail shop. Rooms book early for the weekends. The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians is located in
San Diego County.
40,900 square foot sing story gaming facility including 20,160 square feet of gaming area. DESCRIPTION
Age 21 and over for the casino, hotel, and restaurants. The Valley View Casino and Hotel is an adults-only playground. Smoke-free addition to the casino has slots, table games, it's own Players Club, full bar, and rest rooms. Restaurants
LOCATION
From the South - Take I-15 North to Via Rancho Parkway in Escondido. Turn right and travel east. Via Rancho will become Bear Valley Parkway. Turn right onto E. Valley Parkway, which becomes Valley Center Rd. Turn right on Lake Wohlford Rd. and travel past the lake (approx. 4 miles). Continue another 3 miles. Valley View Casino will be on the left, just off Nyemii Pass Rd. From the North - Take I-15 south to the Gopher Canyon/Old Castle Rd. exit. Turn left on Gopher Canyon to Champagne Blvd. Turn right on Champagne Blvd. and Left on Old Castle Rd. Old Castle will become Lilac Rd., which ends at Valley Center Rd. Turn Left on Valley Center Rd. and travel approximately 7 miles to North Lake Wohlford Rd. Turn right. Travel about 1 mile. Valley View Casino will be on the right-hand side. |
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The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is located in San Diego County. September 1991 - The original casino opened on 13 September 1991 with 10,000 square feet of gaming space. It has grown substantially since then. August 2011 - On 31 August 2011, Viejas officially announces plans for a new $26 million 150-room hotel. The hotel could rise as many as seven stories. Plan details are still tentative. The project also includes expansion of seating in the buffet. Bingo games to be moved into the casino. The hotel would be located east of the casino approximately where a large white bingo tent is located now. Ground breaking ceremony expected early in 2012 with completion expected in 2013. Previous plans in 2007 for a 600-room hotel as part of a large overhal was significantly scaled back because of the poor economy. FACILITIES
2,000 gaming machines
Viejas Outlet Center across the street. Outlet open 7 days a week. Saturday nights offer free family entertainment. The $55 million Outlet Center has 57 stores and is the first American Indian owned retail outlet center. The 25 acre open air shopping, dining, and entertainment complex is themed tor reflect a Native American village with waterfalls and streams. Restaurants:
DIRECTIONS Just north of the I-8 Freeway about 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. From San Diego take the I-8 Freeway east. At Alpine, exit Willows Road. Make a left turn to go over the freeway and then right on Willows Road which continues east parallel to the freeway. Continue along Willows Road. |
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| Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Age 21 over. The
Bicycle Club Casino is huge. Valet parking in front. Self parking in the
lot in the back just off of Live Oak. Large, spacious and well appointed.
Most card games including Poker and 21st Century Blackjack. Lots of Asian
games including Asian 5 Card Stud (32 Card Deck), Chinese Poker (13 Card
Poker), Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow Tiles, and Super Pan 9.
Live At The Bike - The Bike has a segment on its web site called "Live at the Bike." Fourteen cameras pick up unscripted and unedited poker action with real players and real money. This is broadcast live through streaming video every Wednesday-Saturday 6pm-10pm PST. You can register at The Bike. Lounge with life entertainment. Gift shop. Beauty Salon. Canfield's restaurant. Directions: Centrally located just of the freeway south of Downtown Los Angeles at the 710 Freeway and Florence. Just off of the 710 Freeway midway between I-10 and I-105 Freeways. From 710 Freeway (Long Beach Freeway) exit Florence Avenue. The Bicycle Club Casino is immediately adjacent the 710 Freeway at the southeast intersection of the 710 and Florence. From 710 go east one short block on Florence and turn right. |
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| Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Age 21 and over.
Large well appointed building with two large gaming areas separated by
the various restaurants. Some side areas. Table gaming. Most styles including
Five Card Draw, Five Card Lowball, Jacks Back (Hig/hLow), 7 Card Stud,
7 Card Razz (Lowball), 7 Card High/Low Split, Texas Hold'em. Asian Poker,
Asian Stud Poker (32 Cards) and Super Pan 9.
Directions: A short distance southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Near the intersection of the I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) and I-5 (Santa Ana Freeway). From the I-5 take the Washington Blvd. exit. |
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| Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Located at the base
of the Radisson Crystal Park Hotel & Casino. Expands over several ground
level rooms. Table gaming. All popular California games and variations
of poker are played. L.A. Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Super Pan 9 and Pai
Gow. Poker also includes Hold'em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, Lowball, Draw, 13-Card
(Chinese) Poker and Pan. Restaurant and lounge. Live entertainment many
nights of the week.
The Hotel has 226 guest rooms, health spa, gift shop, restaurant. There are five Presidential Theme suites. Directions: Located in the prominent building with the red and green neon starburst pattern on the north side of I-91 Freeway just west of the I-710 Freeway (Long Beach Freeway). Just 12 miles east of Los Angeles Airport and about 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. From I-91 (Gardena/Artesia Freeway) take the Acacia exit. |
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| Hawaiian Gardens Casino, 11871 Carson Street, Hawaiian
Gardens, California 90716
562-860-5887 Hawaiian Gardens Casino Official Web Site Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. This is a Card Casino. Asian games such as Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Pan-9, Pai GowTiles. Poker such as Texas Hold'em, 7-Card Stud HiLo Split, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7-Card Stud. Directions:
From Los Angeles/LAX - 105 East to 605 South. Exit Carson Heading East. Casino is Located at Second Light on Left North of Los Angeles - 405 South to 605 North. Exit Carson Heading East. Casino is Located at First Light on Left |
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| Located at world famous Hollywood Park Racetrack, the
beautiful art deco styled casino has 120 tables of poker and California
gaming action. Live and simulcast horse betting is also conducted at the
casino in addition to nightly bingo and live entertainment. Other amenities:
Restaurant, deli, sports lounge, hair salon, health club & massage
center, valet and free self parking.
Directions: 3 miles east of LAX airport at the corner of Century & Prairie. Head north to Century off the 105 FWY (Prairie exit) or east to Prairie off the 405 FWY. |
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| There are 36 poker and 19 California games tables in
this plush facility.
Directions: Located on the Southwest corner of Redondo Beach Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, one block west of the Harbor (110) Freeway. |
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| Table gaming. Hold'em and Omaha Poker held on alternate
days of the week. Special Poker Tournaments held. The casino is in the
large room near the entrance to the Lake Elsinore Resort. Free parking.
Directions: From I-15 take Diamond Drive/Railroad Canyon Road exit. South on Diamond for one block then left on Casino Drive. Take Casino Drive to the end. Turn right then right into the parking lot. |
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| Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Age 21 and over.
Most table gaming including Texas Hold'em, 7 Card Stud, Lowball, Draw.
Popular Asian games in the Red Dragon Room including Pai Gow Poker and
Lucky 9 or Super Pan 9. Snack bar and gift shop. Catering services. Showroom
and entertainment (reservations 800-894-2625).
Directions: Northwest of intersection of the Harbor (110) Freeway and Artesia (91) Freeway. From the 110 Freeway (Harbor Freeway) exit at Rosecrans. Continue west on Rosecrans. Normandie Casino is on the right. |
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| Table gaming featuring 21st Century Blackjack, Poker
(Hold'em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo, Pot Limit), Pai Gow and Pan. Rat Pack
Lounge features live entertainment and a classic menu for breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
Directions: In Oceanside just off the I-5 Freeway. From the I-5 Freeway, take the Mission Blvd. exit and continue east on Mission Blvd. Take the first right. |
| All information is subject to change.
If it is important, please contact the casino directly for current information. updated 14 February 2012. |
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Concerts - comprehensive Southern California listing. Web Site by Alan Case acase@casenet.com |
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