Jamul Casino and Boutique Hotel

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JAMUL CASINO

14145 Campo Road
Jamul, CA 91935

619-315-2250

Jamul Casino is the newest casino in San Diego County. Jamul opened October 10, 2016 at a cost of $430 million. The 200,000 sq-ft casino features 1,700 slot machines, 46 table games, a 10-table poker room and three high-limit rooms. There are also seven restaurants, including Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub, and a private events venue named The Rooftop. Constuction is currently underway on a boutique, luxury botel adjacent to the casino.

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Jamul Casino Hotel and Event Center Project

Jamul Casino

Jamul Casino is an Indian gaming casino owned by the Jamul Indian Village and located east of San Diego. The casino is 20 minutes from downtown San Diego driving on Hwy 94. The distance from San Diego is the shortest of any other Indian gaming casino in San Diego County. (See location map.

History

The Jamul Indian Village (JIV) entered into a partnership with Penn National Gaming to build a Hollywood-branded casino on 6 acres of tribal land in San Diego County. The casino site is located on state Route 94 about 20 miles east of downtown San Diego. Construction on the $430 million, three-story casino began in January 2015. 

After the tribe signed a gaming compact with the state in 1999, there were 15 years of legal hurdles to gain approval. In August 2016 the Jamul Indian Village signed a 30-year gaming compact with the State of California.

On March 1, 2018 the Jamul Indian Village announced it would self-manage the casino and end its partnership with Penn National Gaming. As a result the casino name was changed to Jamul Casino.

News Headlines

Jamul Casino is building a boutique, luxury hotel May 26, 2023 - In a press release this week, Jamul Casino announced it has begun construction of a boutique, luxury hotel next to the casino. The new hotel will be 16 stories with 200 guest rooms, including ... Read more Jamul Casino Will Add Hotel & Event Center April 15, 2023 - The Jamul Indians plan to remodel the Jamul Casino and build an adjacent hotel, event center and parking garage. Financing for the project was secured on March 29th with a $515 million loan through KeyBanc ... Read more Jamul Casino Wishes You a Magical Holiday Season! December 24, 2022 - "Jamul Casino and Team Jamul wish you and your family holidays filled with joy, fun and laughter! We hope you enjoy this festive video of our Tribe and team members where" ... Read more Jamul Casino Celebrates 6th Anniversary Today October 7, 2022 - Jamul Casino begins a weekend of celebration today to mark the 6th anniversary of the newest San Diego casino. Live entertainment, free giveaways and special events are planned for today and tomorrow ... Read more Jamul Casino Wins Five "San Diego's Best" Awards August 5, 2022 - Jamul Casino is a five-time winner of the 2022 San Diego's Best awards as determined by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune. This is the fifth straight year of first-place awards for Jamul Casino since ... Read more Jamul Casino launches new high-limit rooms March 8, 2022 - Jamul Casino has undergone several changes and additions since opening in 2016. The latest is the upgrading and relaunching of three high-limit gaming rooms: High Limit Slot Room, High Limit Asian Games ... Read more Headlines continued...

Awards

2022 San Diego's Best Awards
Jamul Casino is a five-time winner of the 2022 San Diego's Best awards as determined by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune. This is the fifth straight year of first-place awards for Jamul Casino since opening in late 2016.

Best Sports Bar
#1 Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub

Best Pho/Noodle House Restaurant
#1 Loft 94 Yakitori | Noodle | Craft

Best Romantic Restaurant
#1 Prime Cut Steak & Seafood

Best Bartender
#1 Chris Pfaff at JIVe Lounge

Best Restaurant Server
#1 Jesus Corrales at Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub

Source: San Diego Tribune

Future Hotel & Event Center

In March 2023 Jamul Casino received $515 million in new financing to add a hotel, event center and a parking structure. The expansion also includes a renovation of Jamul Casiuo. Few details have been announced, and there is no timetable for construction at this time.

PROJECT SUMMARY

• New Hotel: The new hotel is expected to acheive a AAA Four Diamond rating. The location will be on the westside of the casino and connected by an enclosed pedestrian bridge. It will be 16 stories tall with 225 guest rooms including 62 suites. Amenities will include a rooftop pool and hot tub, a spa and salon, a fitness center, banquest room, restaurant and bar.

• New Bingo Hall / Multifunction Room: A 9,250 square foot room will provide space for a 465-seat bingo hall or orther functions.

• New Event Center: The event center will be 25,500 square feet.

• New Parking Structure: The new parking garage will be built on the southside of the hotel and connect to the lobby. The structure will be six stories tall.

• Casino Renovation: Although the casino is only seven years old, a renovation of Jamul Casino is also part of this project.

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Jamul Casino Features

Gaming

Restaurants & Bars

Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub

Entertainment

Private Events Venue

THE ROOFTOP

This 10,000-square-foot, rooftop facility is a year-round venue for private parties, celebrations and business meetings. It offers panaramic views and catering services for up to 500 guests. For reservations and more information, phone 619-315-2345

Hotel

Parking

Jamul Casino Location

Jamul Casino is located 20 miles east of downtown San Diego off Highway 94.

News Articles

Jamul Casino is building a boutique, luxury hotel

May 26, 2023

In a press release this week, Jamul Casino announced it has begun construction of a boutique, luxury hotel next to the casino. The new hotel will be 16 stories with 200 guest rooms, including 52 suites, and designed for an AAA Four Diamond designation.

• Rooftop pool including jetted hot tub, cabanas, and a rooftop bar on an 11,000-square-foot pool deck.

• Parking structure with 6 levels and 350 parking spaces.

• Sky bridge connector between hotel and casino.

• Lobby restaurant with 4,800 square feet and views of the Jamul mountains.

• Outdoor deck, full-service spa and salon, and fitness center

• Retail space, meeting space, and banquet level.

The hotel design is described as "a crystalline jewel box floating against the Jamul mountains".

"Envisioned as a retreat from the dynamic energy of the casino floor, the guest is guided through a curated collection of experiences. This journey is designed to inspire the senses and arouse one's relationship with nature."

- . Robert J. Gdowski, AIA, Principal at JCJ Architecture

Jamul made a preliminary announcement about plans for this hotel last month after securing a $515 million loan in March.

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Jamul Casino Will Add Hotel & Event Center

April 15, 2023

The Jamul Indians plan to remodel the Jamul Casino and build an adjacent hotel, event center and parking garage. Financing for the project was secured on March 29th with a $515 million loan through KeyBanc Capital.

The new hotel will be located west of the casino and connected by an enclosed pedestrian bridge. This will be a 16-story structure with ten levels of guest rooms, a rooftop pool deck, a spa level including outdoor deck, a hotel lobby level including a restaurant, and a banquet hall level. The total guest rooms will be 225 including 52 suites, and the total size of the hotel will be 253,500 square feet.

The new construction will include a 9,250 SF bingo hall and multi-purpose room. The room will accommodate 465 seats for bingo. There will also be a 25,500 SF event center.

The new parking garage will be a six-story structure south of the hotel. It will connect with the hotel lobby

Jamul Casino opened in 2016 at a cost of $430 million. The casino is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), which is a wholly-owned business of the Tribe.

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Jamul Casino Wishes You a Magical Holiday Season!

December 24, 2022

"Jamul Casino and Team Jamul wish you and your family holidays filled with joy, fun and laughter! We hope you enjoy this festive video of our Tribe and team members where totally sleighed it if you ask us," Jamul Casino.

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Jamul Casino Wishes You a Magical Holiday Season!
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Jamul Casino Celebrates 6th Anniversary Today

October 7, 2022

Jamul Casino begins a weekend of celebration today to mark the 6th anniversary of the newest San Diego casino. Live entertainment, free giveaways and special events are planned for today and tomorrow. Some of these events include the following:

Cake-Cutting Ceremony
Oct. 7 4pm at the JIVe Lounge

$25,000 Anniversary Hot Seats
Oct. 8 2pm - 6pm
Every 10 minutes a lucky casino player will win $1,000 in free play.

Live Entertainment
All day Oct. 8

Evening Taste of Jamul Buffet
Oct. 8 - 7:30pm - 10pm at Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub.
Price is $59.95 unless you have a loyalty card. Amber members plus get 50% off, and Onyx and Pearl members are free.

Legends in Concert Decades Show
Oct. 8 8pm at The Rooftop.
Tribute performances of Freddie Mercury, Donna Summer, Jon Bon Jovi, Madonna, Pat Benatar, and Whitney Houston.

Jamul Casino opened October 10, 2016 at a cost of $430 million. The casino features 1,700 slot machines, 46 table games, a poker room, plus multiple restaurants and bars.

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Jamul Casino launches new high-limit rooms

March 8, 2022

Jamul Casino has undergone several changes and additions since opening in 2016. The latest is the upgrading and relaunching of three high-limit gaming rooms: High Limit Slot Room, High Limit Asian Games Room and High Limit Lounge

High Limit Slot Room
The new High Limit Slot Room is 1,700 square-feet separate gaming room with a dedicated bar.

High Limit Asian Games Room
Another separate room is the High Limit Asian Games Room, which features four Baccarat tables and one Face Up Pai Gow Poker table.

High Limit Lounge
This room is a private VIP lounge provided for guests of the High Limit Rooms.

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Jamul Casino Will Celebrate 5th Anniversary

October 7, 2021

Jamul Casino is celebrating a successful first five years this weekend with several public and private events. Since opening in 2016, Jamul Casino has developed into a leading casino and entertainment destination in San Diego County,

Jamul's 5th Anniversary public events include:

• "Cake Cutting Ceremony"
  Scheduled October 8, 2021 at 4pm Friday
  This event will be held in the JIVe Lounge with free cake pops for everyone.

• "$30,000 Anniversary Hot Seat"
  Scheduled October 9, 2021 from 12pm to 5pm Saturday
  A $500 winner will be selected every five minutes from slot machine players.

• Live Entertainment
  Scheduled October 9, 2021 All Day Saturday
  DJ Marc Eazy, Psydecar/B-Side Players, DJ Yuko, and the 80z All-Stars

VIP invitation-only events will include a "A Taste of Jamul" at Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub and a Pointer Sisters concert on The Rooftop.

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Jamul Casino opens THE ROOFTOP

August 15, 2020

Jamul Casino in San Diego County announced last week the opening of THE ROOFTOP, a year-round, private event venue for weddings, special parties and other social events and celebrations.

The 10,000-square-foot rooftop space provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains with catering services to accommodate up to 500 guests.

"THE ROOFTOP was truly a passion project for the Tribe. With the Casino's views into the mountains and Otay Open Space Preserve, we knew we had the opportunity to create something that didn't exist anywhere else. We envisioned an all-purpose, all-event, all-season venue that wows our guests from the minute they step off the elevator."

Erica M. Pinto
Jamul Indian Village Chairwoman

For reservations and more information, phone 619-315-2345 or visit here.

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Jamul Casino reopened today May 21

May 21, 2020

Jamul Casino held full public reopening today May 21 at 10 AM. The casino had a previous soft re-opening May 18th for its Amber and above Sweetwater Rewards Club VIP guests. Jamul has been closed since March 20 due to COVID-19.

In the first phase of reopening, Jamul Casino will limit its operational hours to 10AM to 2AM daily and maintain enhanced cleaning protocols to protect guests and workers.

President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, Mary Cheeks, said in a casino press release:

"This has been an unprecedented season of uncertainty, and we understand it may take time for some guests to be ready to come back. I can assure you that we are doing everything in our power to ensure that Jamul Casino is a safe and fun environment when guests return."

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Jamul Casino Opens New Poker Room & Tournament

February 18, 2019

New Poker Rooom

Jamul Casino celebrated the grand opening of their new poker room. The room is located next to the High Limit Room and features 10 tables, a full bar and table-side dining. Poker games and tournaments begin every day at noon.

Inaugural Golden Cap Poker Tournament

As part of the celebration Jamul Casino introduced its first annual Golden Cap poker tournament with a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool. Attending the tournament were poker pros and celebrities including Tiffany Michelle, WSOP "Last Woman Standing", Norman Chad, WSOP Commentator and Erick Lindgren, Professional Poker Player.

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New Jamul Poker Room Opens Feb 15th

February 1, 2019

Jamul Casino will be celebrating the grand opening of its new Jamul Poker Room on 15th.

The Poker Grand Opening celebration begins at 11am and includes the inaugural $50,000 Golden Cap poker tournament featuring celebrity player Tiffany Michelle and ESPN poker commentator Norman Chad. Players pay a $50 registration and a $500 buy-in. Tournament starts at noon.

The Jamul Poker Room has 10 tables, table-side dining, full bar and weekly tournaments.

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Jamul Casino rebrands and ends Penn National Gaming partnership

May 29, 2018

The Hollywood Casino Jamul will be undergoing new management and new branding starting on Tuesday.

The announcement was made recently that Penn National Gaming will be leaving the partnership in the casino. The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC) will be taking over the management.

JIVDC is owned completely by the Jamul Indian Village. It is part of the Kumeyaay Nation and is federally recognized.

In March the change had started to take place when JIVDC began making the transition in casino operations and management.

Rebranding has also begun. The casino will now be known as Jamul Casino. It is located on tribal land in east San Diego County. Downtown San Diego is 20 minutes away.

Members of the Marquee Rewards program will have their previous benefits moved to the new loyalty program for the casino. It is known as Sweetwater Rewards. This includes their current tier status and comps that have been earned. There will also be new benefits added to the program for members.

The goal of the transition has been to make the change over as smooth as possible. None of the employees have been laid off. There is even growth now to support the additional hiring of staff. Currently the casino supports nearly 1,000 people in the area for work.

Revenue earned from the casino goes to programs to support the tribal members. This includes housing, education, and healthcare.

The Jamul Casino offers 70 table games and 1,700 slot machines. There are also 7 restaurants.

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Jamul Casino Rebranding Name as Partnership Ends with Penn National

March 1, 2018

Press Release

Source: Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation

Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation Announces Management Transition for Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego

JAMUL, CALIFORNIA (March 1, 2018)- The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation ("JIVDC"), a wholly owned entity of Jamul Indian Village ("JIV"), today announced plans for an orderly transition of the management of Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego from Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) ("Penn National") to JIVDC.

The $460 million Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego, which was developed by a Penn National subsidiary on behalf of JIV on its tribal lands approximately 20 miles east of downtown San Diego, has been managed and operated by a Penn National subsidiary since its opening on October 10, 2016.

JIVDC stated that the termination of the casino's current management company agreement with Penn National is a natural next step toward economic self-sufficiency for JIV. "Our announcement today represents an important step toward our long-held goal to manage our own casino," said JIVDC Chairwoman Erica Pinto. "We are grateful to Penn National for all their hard work and leadership in bringing what was a very challenging development project to fruition."

As part of the transition plan, the casino will be rebranded as "Jamul Casino." The casino's current executive management team will stay in place during the switch to Jamul Casino. In addition, JIVDC has retained a highly qualified transition team to assist with the details of rebranding and transferring management.

"Most tribes in the Kumeyaay Nation self-manage their casino properties, and JIV is no different in that regard," said transition team leader David Patent, a former corporate vice president at Caesars Entertainment and current CEO of Patent Enterprises gaming consultancy. "JIVDC is fortunate to have a highly qualified, seasoned executive management team already in place, which will remain after the transition. Additionally, the transition team guiding JIVDC brings over 70 years of combined experience in casino development, operations and marketing." During the transition, there will be no changes to the Marquee Rewards program. After the transition, members will retain all of their earned comps and tier status, and comparable or better benefits, in a rebranded loyalty program for the new Jamul Casino.

JIVDC also expects no changes to employee roles or staffing structure during the transition. "Current Hollywood Casino employees are part of the JIV family, and will simply be employees of Jamul Casino once the change in management is complete," said Chairwoman Pinto. "We don't anticipate any reductions in employee head counts or staff restructuring as part of this transition."

As manager of the casino, JIVDC plans to maintain its support for and involvement in projects that improve the lives of its neighbors and other tribes. Past donations to the Jamul community, made possible by casino revenue, include over $5 million to state and county authorities for road improvements, $2.5 million in annual payments to the San Diego County Fire Authority, together with two state-of-the-art fire trucks, and $100,000 to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Concluded Chairwoman Pinto: "We look forward to Jamul Casino continuing to provide a highquality gaming experience, and to building on our already strong relationship with our guests and employees. We are also committed to being a supportive member of the community for generations to come."

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Hollywood Casino Jamul is granted a permanent liquor license

October 26, 2017

A permanent alcohol license was approved on Wednesday for Hollywood Casino in Jamul.

The 67 member tribe of the Jamul Indian Village owns the land where the casino is located. The casino is operated by Penn National Gaming.

Many residents of Jamul oppose the license. Mostly due to the roads safety. Highway 94 travels through a rural area on the way to the casino. It is not well lit, winding, and two lanes.

Both Hollywood and the tribe are actively on improving the roads. Plus increased security for residents of the local area and visitors to the casino.

A temporary alcohol license was granted last year when the casino opened.

The casino operates 24 hours daily. However, alcohol is served only from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Hollywood Casino opened one year ago with a temporary license to serve alcohol. The casino is open 24 hours a day, serving alcohol from 10 a.m. until 1:30 a.m

On November 24, the new license goes into effect.

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$400 Million Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego Opens

October 10, 2016

On Monday the $400 million Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego opened.

The casino is located on land owned by the Jamul Indian Village off of SR-94. It is close to 20 miles from San Diego. Penn National Gaming will be the operating company. The company currently operates 27 additional casinos.

43 gaming tables and 1,700 slot machines are in operation at the 200,000 square-foot casino. Of the seven restaurants, one of them is the Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub. Over 1,000 people are employed at the 3-story tall casino complex.

Concerns of traffic congestion have been at the forefront of arguments against the gaming complex. An agreement was made between Caltrans and the tribe that road improvements would be made. $23 million will be paid by the tribe for the road improvements. Construction on the roadway to the casino caused major traffic issues for drivers visiting on opening day

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Hollywood Casino Jamul begins construction

January 14, 2014

Just east of San Diego off Route 94, construction has started on a new gaming facility. The $360 million casino will be the Hollywood Casino Jamul. It will be owned by and operated by Penn National Gaming.

Penn National Gaming has partnered with the Jamul Indian Village. Penn National will be the operating management company for the casino. However, approval still needs to be given by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

In 1999 a compact for gaming was signed by the state of California and the tribe.

The gaming complex is planned to be 200,000 square feet and three stories tall.

Plans for improving traffic are also being made. New routes for construction vehicles are being developed to help minimize any incontinence to surrounding areas. Also Route 94 is being improved. This will help with the increased traffic by people visiting the casino.

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Jamul Indian's asks judge to dismiss casino lawsuit

April 11, 2009

SAN DIEGO - The Jamul Indian band has dropped a lawsuit pending in San Diego federal court that accused California officials of meddling with its casino plans. Neither side explained the circumstances behind the joint request to dismiss the case.

A spokesman for the Caltrans said he can not talk about the case until the judge agreed to dismiss it. Tribal officials were not available for comment.

However, a lawyer for a group of neighbors opposed to the casino said the Jamul Indian band agreed to submit its plans to a state environmental review.

"The key result here is that there is no federal court ruling advancing the tribe's interest," said Stephan Volker, lawyer for Jamulians Against the Casino. "Instead, their lawsuit has been dismissed, which, from my perspective, is a complete victory for the public and the environment."

The key issue in the case was whether state officials could review the casino plans.

"That's not their business," said Jamul tribal Chairman Kenneth Meza last December. "They just need to know who's going in and going out."

The lawsuit was positioned as a battle between tribal and state governments to decide what happens within their jurisdictions. The tribe argued that federal law and tribal sovereignty exempted its casino plans from state review. State officials threatened to block access to the casino if the tribe did not compensate for the impact of additional traffic. Jamul Indian Village lies on a curvy and hilly section of state Route 94, about 20 miles from downtown San Diego.

Tribal officials planned to use the reservation's existing driveway, but Caltrans wanted them to build a driveway across non-reservation land the tribe owns nearby.

The dismissal of the lawsuit was signed by both sides and may be a sign of a settlement, according to Kathryn Rand, an Indian gaming expert and a law professor at the University of North Dakota.

"Perhaps the state said that given a good outcome on the environmental impact statement, they would do something in return, they would reach some compromise on the access," Rand said.

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April 3, 2009

SAN DIEGO - The Jamul tribe's plan to build a large casino 20 miles east of downtown San Diego became more complicated last month with a U.S.
Supreme Court ruling that bars the Secretary of the Interior Department from taking tribal land into federal trust for tribes that were federally recognized after 1934. The transfer of land into federal trust grants tribal sovereignty and permission to gaming

Jamul Indians owned 6 acres which have already been transferred into federal trust. However, the tribe did not appear on federal lists in 1934, when the Indian Reorganization Act passed. Instead, the tribe was recognized through their ratification of a tribal constitution approved by the department in July 1981. The following year the Interior secretary included Jamul on the master list of federally recognized tribes. Then the tribe's 6-acre reservation was taken into federal trust in two separate actions finalized in 1978 and 1982.

Jamul Indian Village Chairman Kenneth Meza compared the Supreme Court's decision to the federal government's history of broken treaties with Indian tribes.

"It was a terrible decision," he said. "It sets us back 100 years." But
Meza believes the ruling will not end of the tribe's reservation or its plans for a casino.

Indian law expert Kathryn Rand said, "Those questions might ultimately be decided in favor of the tribe, but . . . they are dependent upon the particular circumstances surrounding the tribe's recognition and the land taken into trust."

Matthew Fletcher, a law professor and director of the Indigenous Law & Policy Center at Michigan State University, agrees that Jamul's land taken into trust appear secures, despite the decision. He cites the federal Quiet Title Act which provides a six-year statute of limitations for such legal challenges.

In addition to impact of the Supreme Court ruling, the financial backer, Lakes Entertainment, says the casino project will be delayed at least five years because of financial concerns and a lawsuit over access to the casino site.

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Jamul Indian Village can sue Caltrans says judge

February 10, 2009

SAN DIEGO, CA - A federal judge ruled last month that Caltrans has unjustly imposed a requirement for a full environmental impact study on the tribe's plans to build a casino 25 minutes from downtown San Diego. The Jamul Indian Village had sued for an injunction to stop Caltrans from blocking access onto the reservation if it proceeds with construction without an impact study.

U.S. District Court Judge Dana Sabraw denied Caltrans' motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Caltrans argued the casino violated their state sovereignty and jurisdiction over the highway system

The judge wrote: "The tribe merely seeks a declaration of its rights and an injunction restraining defendants from acting contrary to federal law."

"It reiterates what we felt, that they were treating us in a discriminatory way," said Jamul Council Member Richard Tellow.

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Jamul Indian Village sues Caltrans for blocking casino

November 25, 2008

SAN DIEGO, CA - The Jamul Indian Village, which plans to build a casino on their reservation 25 minutes east of downtown San Diego, has filed a complaint in the U.S. Southern District Court against the California Department of Transportation for restricting access to the casino site.

The complaint alleges Caltrans has imposed state laws on sovereign reservation land by requiring a permit application, environmental studies and detailed construction plans to be cleared by the department.

Caltrans says these are not "special requirement for the tribe but is the method the department uses for all development, public or private, that has impacts on the state highway system."

The proposed entrance to the casino lies on treacherous segment of California State Highway
94 and has blind spots in both directions. It will require Caltrans to install stoplights and turn lanes to meet safety requirments.

The tribe believes Caltrans is reacting to pressure from non-Native residents to block the casino.

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Jamul Indian Village casino fights delays

June 25, 2008

JAMUL, CA - A proposed Indian casino within 20 miles of downtown San Diego has been fighting a fierce opposition for the past 15 years. The casino would be built on the 6-acre reservation of the Jamul Indian Village just off Highway 94.

The latest obstacle is a request to Caltrans for a casino driveway on busy state Route 94. The request was rejected. Caltrans tribal liaison Mark Bobotis said the driveway just won't work where the tribe is building it. "It's not an adequate access for operation of a casino," Bobotis said. Caltrans wants an environmental review on alternatives and the impact on traffic. The study could take several years.

Here is a 15-year summary to establish this casino.

September 1993
Jamul tribe partners with Station Casinos Inc. to build a casino on its reservation.

January 1995
Agreement with Station Casinos put on indefinite hold.

October 1999
Jamul tribe and 10 other local tribes sign Indian gaming compacts with Governor Gray Davis.

April 2000
Jamul tribe partners with Lakes Entertainment Inc., to build a $100 million hotel-casino on its reservation.

2000
Jamul tribe applies to the federal government to place 101 acres adjacent to the reservation into federal trust.

September 2004
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger opposes tribe's reservation expansion. The National Indian Gaming Act gives the governor veto power over this expansion.

August 2005
Jamul tribe revises plans and proposes building a 30-story hotel-casino on its six-acre reservation.

June 2006
Jamul tribe revises plans to half the 30-story height with some parking underground.

March 2007
Jamul tribe evicts last Indians living on the reservation, nonmembers who had challenged tribal leadership.

March 2007
Jamul Tribe revises plans and proposes a smaller casino with 1,000 bingo-based machines, which would not require approval from state and local officials.

January 2008
Caltrans rejects a tribal request for a stoplight and turn lanes on state Route 94 and needs more information.

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News Headlines Continued

2021

Jamul Casino Will Celebrate 5th Anniversary October 7, 2021 - Jamul Casino is celebrating a successful first five years this weekend with several public and private events. Since opening in 2016, Jamul Casino has developed into a leading casino and entertainment ... Read more

2020

Jamul Casino opens THE ROOFTOP August 15, 2020 - Jamul Casino in San Diego County announced last week the opening of THE ROOFTOP, a year-round, private event venue for weddings, special parties and other celebrations. The 10,000-sq-ft space offers ... Read more Jamul Casino reopened today May 21 May 21, 2020 - Jamul Casino held full public reopening today May 21 at 10 AM. The casino had a previous soft re-opening May 18th for its Amber and above Sweetwater Rewards Club VIP guests. ... Read more San Diego Indian casinos plan May 18th reopenings May 11, 2020 - The Sacramento Bee reported yesterday that eight San Diego County have told Gov. Gavin they plan to reopen their casinos on May 18th. ... Read more

2019

Jamul Casino's New Poker Room & Tournament February 18, 2019 - Jamul has opened a new poker room with 10 tables, a full bar and table-side dining. The casino also launched the Golden Cap annual poker tournament with a $50,000 guarantee. ... Read more New Jamul Poker Room Opens Feb 15th February 1, 2019 - The Jamul Poker Room grand opening will be celebrated with the inaugural $50,000 Golden Cap poker tournament featuring celebrity player Tiffany Michelle and ESPN poker commentator Norman Chad. ... Read more

2018

Jamul Casino rebrands and ends Penn National Gaming partnership May 29, 2018 - Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego is rchanging its name to Jamul Casino and ending is 3-month partnership with Penn National Gaming. ... Read more Jamul Casino Rebranding Name as Partnership Ends with Penn National
03.01.2018 - Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego is now named Jamul Casino after ending partnership with Penn National ... Read more

2017

10.26.2017 Hollywood Casino is granted a permanent liquor license

2018

10.10.2016 $400 Million Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego Opens

2014

04.16.2014  Hollywood Casino Jamul Sued For Desecrated Native Burial Ground 01.14.2014Hollywood Casino Jamul begins construction

2009

04.11.2009Jamul Indian's asks judge to dismiss casino lawsuit 04.03.2009Jamul Indian Village casino plans in question 02.10.2009Jamul Indian Village can sue Caltrans says judge

2008

11.25.2008Jamul Indian Village sues Caltrans for blocking casino 06.25.2008Jamul Indian Village casino fights delays