Hard Rock Casino Tejon Phase 2 Expansion Advances With Hotel, Hard Rock Live Venue and Resort Amenities September 19, 2026 - Phase 2 expansion will add a 400-room hotel, Hard Rock Live entertainment venue, resort pool complex, Rock Spa, and new dining ... Read more 
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2026
Hard Rock Casino Tejon Phase 2 Expansion Advances With Hotel, Hard Rock Live Venue and Resort Amenities September 19, 2026 - Phase 2 expansion will add a 400-room hotel, Hard Rock Live entertainment venue, resort pool complex, Rock Spa, and new dining ... Read more 
Wild casino brawl at Hard Rock Tejon February 4, 2026 - Gamblers grappled and poker chips flew as fights and dogpiles broke out early Sunday morning inside the new Hard Rock Casino Tejon. The mayhem began after 1:30 AM ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon | Next is Phase 2 January 29, 2026 - Hard Rock Casino Tejon will soon start construction on a second phase to add a hotel, with a pool complex and Rock Spa, a Hard Rock Live concert venue, more dining and more ... Read more 2025
Hard Rock Tejon | $35M jackpots paid in first 30 days! December 28, 2025 - The newly-opened Hard Rock Casino Tejon paid out $35 million in jackpots between Nov. 10 and Dec. 20 according to KBAK. This level of payout typically ... Read more 
Newsweek Announces '2026 Best Native American Casino' | Readers' Choice Awards December 11, 2025 - The winning results of the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Award for Best Native American Casino were announced ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Tribe Building New Fuel/Gaming Station December 8, 2025 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has started construction on a new fuel/gaming station in Palm Springs on the northeast corner of Lawrence ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon | Two Giant Guitars December 4, 2025 - The 57-foot guitar monument standing in front of the newly-opened Hard Rock Tejon is one of two giant guitars onsite that were developed, manufactured and installed by Gable ... Read more 
California sports betting poll shows 60% support November 29, 2025 - A new poll shows 60% of California voters are now open to legalizing sports betting. This is a significant shift from 2022 when two ballot measures failed ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon pays $10M in jackpots in first 10 days November 28, 2025 - Hard Rock Casino Tejon reports it paid out over $10 million in jackpots to winning players during its first 10 days of operation since opening Nov. 13th. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Casino Tejon is larger than Caesars Palace and only 2 hours from Los Angeles November 22, 2025 - The newly-opened Hard Rock Casino Tejon is larger than Caesars Palace and is only a 2-hour drive from Los Angeles ... Read more 
How do I get to Hard Rock Tejon? November 14, 2025 - Hard Rock Casino Tejon is a Vegas-size casino located at the base of the Grapevine in Kern County. It is highly accessible via I-5 and Hwy 99 from metro Los Angeles ... Read more 
Hard Rock Casino Tejon | Grand Opening Today November 13, 2025 - Today was an historic day for Kern County and the Tejon Indian Tribe as the new Hard Rock Casino Tejon opened its doors to the public for the very first time! ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Opens Thursday! Unveils Guitar Monument November 8, 2025 - With only a few days remaining before its grand opening, Hard Rock Tejon held an unveiling ceremony of its iconic Hard Rock guitar monument ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Installs Signage | Opens Nov. 13 November 1, 2025 - The new Hard Rock Casino Tejon officially installed its signage above the main entrance yesterday as the $600M entertainment destination finishes ... Read more Hard Rock Tejon will be 'Big as Vegas' October 31, 2025 - The Hard Rock Casino Tejon is being called "as big as Vegas" for its huge gaming floor that rivals the size of the largest casinos in Las Vegas. Look at these comparative sizes ... Read more 
Hard Rock Casino Tejon counts down to Nov 13 opening October 15, 2025 - Hard Rock Tejon Casino near Bakersfield will open in less than one month. In this KBAK news video the casino president updates us on the ... Read more 
Hard Rock Casino Tejon will open Nov. 13, 2025 October 3, 2025 - Hard Rock Tejon will open its new casino on Thursday, November 13th according to Wednesday's announcement posted on the casino's website. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon | Kern County Fair Interview September 22, 2025 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is sponsoring the Concert Series at the Kern County Fair, where the casino president met with KGET News to discuss the latest updates ... Read more 
2025 Best Southern California Casino | OC Register September 21, 2025 - The 2025 Best Southern California Casino has been announced by the Orange County Register. This year's winner and follow-up awards were determined by ... Read more 
New California Casinos are Opening SoonSeptember 8, 2025 - Four new casinos are under construction in California and will be opening in the coming months. The first new casino opens this December near Bakersfield. Two more will open ... Read more
Tribe's Yaamava' and Palms Casinos Named #1 Best in Nation September 5, 2025 - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards was announced Wednesday and Yaamava' Resort & Casino was voted number one in the category of Best ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Receives First Slot Machines August 30, 2025 - As construction of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon precedes towards the December grand opening, workers have been seen this week receiving and unloading ... Read more 
Yaamava' is First-and-Only AAA Five Diamond Casino Resort August 23, 2025 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has received another AAA Five Diamond designation for the second consecutive year. The designation identifies the top 1% ... Read more 
Hard Rock Casino Tejon is hosting 2 August job fairs for all positions August 15, 2025 - The Hard Rock Casino Tejon will host two job fairs for all positions later this month. The casino is expected to hire approximately 1,000 ... Read more 
California tribal casinos lose in court over cardroom banked game August 11, 2025 - California casino tribes filed a lawsuit early this year against 96 cardrooms that operate blackjack, baccarat, and other "banked" games ... Read more 
Yaamava' combines new restaurant with live entertainment Aug 28 August 9, 2025 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino will officially open a new food and live entertainment venue named bEATS on August 28th. bEATS will be open ... Read more 
Jamul Casino Opens Boutique Hotel This Week August 3, 2025 - Jamul Casino Resort will celebrate the opening of its new boutique hotel this week. The grand opening is scheduled for Aug. 8, and room reservations can be booked now for stays beginning Aug. 11. ... Read more 
Yaamava' Resort & Casino | Holy Grail of Comics Promo! July 9, 2025 - You can win the top-ranked, most valuable comic book in the world at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel. A 1938 issue graded copy of Action Comics #1 will ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Holds First Hiring Event July 1, 2025 - Job interviews are beginning at Hard Rock Casino Tejon in preparation for the grand opening this December. Last Friday Hard Rock Tejon held interviews for 56 managerial and sup ... Read more 
Pechanga renews naming rights with San Diego Arena June 24, 2025 - Pechanga Resort Casino has renewed its partnership with San Diego to extend its naming rights for the Pechanga Area. The arena is home to the San Diego Gulls ... Read more 
Yaamava' Gambler Bets $3, Hits Huge Jackpot! June 8, 2025 - A lucky gambler at Yaamava' Resort & Casino hit a big jackpot while playing slot machines last week. In a Facebook posting, the player said he bet only $3 and won ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Opens Dec. 2025 June 5, 2025 - Last month, the construction updates from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon confirmed the casino portion of the project is on track to open late this year, during the holidays. ... Read more 
Jamul Casino is Renamed | New Hotel Opens Aug 11 May 25, 2025 - Jamul Casino has been renamed the Jamul Casino & Resort as it prepares to open a new $515 million boutique hotel, event center and ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon near Outlets at Tejon April 27, 2025 - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon began construction Dec. 14, 2023 near Highway 99 and State Route 166 in Kern County. The location is about seven miles from the Outlets at Tejon ... Read more 
Yaamava' Casino's Tribe Renamed 'Yuhaaviatam' April 23, 2025 - San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has officially changed its name to Yuhaaviatam (pronounced "yu-HAH-vee-ah-tahm") of San Manuel Nation. The new name returns ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage | 12,000-sq-ft Casino Expansion Opens Today! April 21, 2025 - A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM today at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage to celebrate the opening ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casinos | 30th Anniversary Celebration April 12, 2025 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is celebrating the 30th anniversary since opening its original casino, Spa Resort Casino, in downtown Palm Springs in 1995 ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon | Moves Forward April 6, 2025 - Hard Rock Tejon will seek vendor and community services lined up before opening in December. As an early step in that process, Hard Rock held informational sessions for the past two. ... Read more 
California Roulette | What's That? May 18, 2025 - Some California tribal casinos offer California roulette instead of the traditional wheel-and-ball roulette game. These are typically casinos with gaming compacts that restrict traditional roulette but ... Read more 
California Craps | What's That? May 17, 2025 - A variation of the classic game of craps, called California Craps, has been introduced for the very first time in California's Central Valley at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Construction Update | April 2025 April 5, 2025 - The President of Hard Rock Tejon Casino, Chris Kelley, held an interview last week to update the public about the progress underway at the Hard Rock construction site ... Read more 
Jamul Casino will rebrand in May March 22, 2025 - As Jamul Casino is nearing the completion of a $515 million construction project to add a 16-story boutique hotel tower, event center, and parking structure, the casino plans to rename ... Read more 
Morongo Casino's New Hotel Opens Early 2026 March 5, 2025 - Morongo Casino Resort & Spa recently celebrated a groundbreaking for a new onsite hotel. The four-story hotel will be a dual-branded Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites ... Read more 
Jamul Casino's Boutique Hotel Opens May 2025 February 26, 2025 - Construction of the new boutique hotel at Jamul Casino is on-schedule to open this May. The hotel will be more intimate, stylish and unique than ... Read more 
Viejas Tribe fights Ocean's 11 to stop blackjack, baccarat February 19, 2025 - California tribes are currently fighting a war against state-licensed cardrooms that host blackjack, baccarat and other house-banked games. Seven tribes have filed lawsuits ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Will Open Late This Year! February 12, 2025 - The new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, located between Bakersfield and the Grapevine, will open by December. In this KGET news interview the president of ... Read more 
Next California Sports Betting Bill? No in 2026, Yes in 2028 January 28, 2025 - California tribal leaders expect not to seek new legislation to legalize sports betting in 2026. There is consensus among tribes that 2028 will be a better time to push ... Read more 
Yaamava' | Receives AAA Five-Diamond Rating January 4, 2025 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been awarded the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation as a world-class luxury resort. Less than 1% percent of all AAA properties ... Read more California Casino War Begins | Tribes Fire First Shot! January 3, 2025 - The anticipated casino war between tribal casinos and card casinos has begun in California. The issue is over specific gaming rights ... Read more 2024
Hard Rock Tejon Construction Passes Midpoint | Dec. 2024 Update December 14, 2024 - The two-year construction project of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in Kern County began with a groundbreaking ceremony on this date ... Read more 
Morongo Celebrates 20th Anniversary Today! Dec. 10, 2024 December 10, 2024 - Visitors will walk a red carpet into Morongo Casino Resort & Spa today, as the award-winning casino celebrates its twentieth anniversary! Join the fun for. ... Read more 
Pechanga Casino, The Venetian Sign Historic Partnership November 20, 2024 - Pechanga Resort Casino has partnered with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in a new guest benefits program. Casino guests can now enjoy the benefits ... Read more 
Yaamava' receives prestigious 2024 Global Gaming Award November 2, 2024 - For the first time, Yaamava' Resort & Casino was recognized as the premier gaming property by winning the "Property of the Year - North America" title at this year's ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon | Topping-Off Event Update October 6, 2024 - The final steel beam for the structural framework of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon was hoisted into position Monday during a topping-off ceremony held at the Mettler construction site ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon's Impact on Mountain Communities October 14, 2024 - Construction of the Hard Rock Casino Tejon is expected to be completed late next year. When the Tejon casino opens, what will be its impact on the mountain ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon | Topping-Off Event October 2, 2024 - The official "topping off" event of the Hard Rock Casino Tejon was celebrated Monday in Mettler, CA, as construction crews hoisted the final steel beam atop the framework for the 150,000 sq-ft casino ... Read more 
California Casinos War 2025 | Tribes vs. Cardrooms October 1, 2024 - Major changes to the types of games played at California cardrooms will be coming next year, as a result of Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill this week to allow tribes ... Read more 
Inyokern Casino Project | Tribal-State Gaming Compact is Signed by Gov. Newsom August 27, 2024 - Gov. Newsom has signed a tribal gaming compact with the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, who plan to build a new casino in Inyokern, CA. The casino will be located ... Read more 
Pechanga Resort Casino partners with LA Clippers August 7, 2024 - Pechanga Resort Casino has signed a multi-year partnership with the LA Clippers to be the exclusive tribal casino of the team and a founding partner of the new Intuit Dome ... Read more 
Tejon Hard Rock will celebrate construction milestone September 26, 2024 - The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International will celebrate a major milestone next week in the construction of the $600-million Hard Rock Casino Tejon ... Read more 
Tejon's Hard Rock Casino | New Construction Photos September 22, 2024 - If you are traveling south on Highway 99 from Bakersfield, you will see the construction site of the $1B Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon on the westside of the highway ... Read more 
Best of Inland Empire 2024: Best Southern California Casino August 28, 2024 - The Press Enterprise has published its latest reader choice award for the 2024 Best Southern California Casino in its Best of Inland Empire poll ... Read more 
Tejon Hard Rock Casino Progress | August 2024 Update August 21, 2024 - As construction continues on the Tejon Indian Tribe's new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Mettler, local media visited the site and met with Bakersfield Chief Economic ... Read more 
Jamul Casino "Tops Off" New Hotel Tower July 21, 2024 - Jamul Casino celebrated a major milestone last week in the construction of its new 16-story hotel tower. A ceremony was held to place the final beam atop the steel framework of the hotel ... Read more 
Inyokern casino project gets federal approval July 13, 2024 - The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe have made a major step forward with a plan to build an Indian gaming casino in Inyokern, Kern County, California. The tribe, which is headquartered ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casinos Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Weekend May 1, 2024 - Agua Caliente Casinos will celebrate a weekend-long Cinco de Mayo May 3-5, 2024. The three-day festivities feature mariachi bands, live entertainment, food and drink ... Read more 
Jamul Casino slot machine player wins $500,000 March 27, 2024 - Last week a player at Jamul Casino placed a $3.75 bet in a slot machine and won a $526,611.40 progressive jackpot! The casino announced the big winning in a press release ... Read more 
Tejon Hard Rock Construction | March 2024 Update March 1, 2024 - Construction of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in Kern County, California is now officially underway following a ceremonial groundbreaking held last December. Earthmoving equip ... Read more 
Yaamava' Wins Forbes Travel Guide Awards February 28, 2024 - For the second consecutive year, Yaamava' Resort & Casino has received three awards from Forbes Travel Guide. Forbes is a global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Concourse named at Palm Springs Airport January 3, 2024 - Last week Palm Springs International Airport renamed one of its terminal concourses to the "Agua Caliente Concourse" after the Agua Caliente Casinos ... Read more 2023
LA-Vegas, High-Speed Rail Project gets $3B Fed Grant December 22, 2023 - The Biden administration paid $3 billion last week to Brightline West, a high-speed passenger rail service that will connect Southern California to Las Vegas. The 218-mile rail system ... Read more 
Tejon Hard Rock celebrates groundbreaking December 15, 2023 - A new era began yesterday for the Tejon Indians when the Tribe, in partnership with Hard Rock International, broke ground on a $600 million casino, hotel and entertainment destination ... Read more 
"2023 Best Southern California Casinos" - Southern California Gaming Guide October 24, 2023 - Readers of the Southern California Gaming Guide have voted for the Top 2023 Southern California Casinos by category. These are the winners in 17 key categories ... Read more 
"2023 Best Southern California Casino" - OC Register October 1, 2023 - This month the Orange County Register announced the winners of its 2023 Best of Orange County Contest. Here are the results for the 'Best Southern California Casino' as chosen by ... Read more 
California voters still oppose sports betting initiatives November 30, 2023 - After California voters rejected two sports betting ballot measures last year, a new poll finds voter opposition will continue against any new sports betting initiatives next year. ... Read more 
Southern California Casinos Celebrate Halloween October 31, 2023 - Indian casinos around Southern California are celebrating Halloween with special cocktail concoctions, costume contests, live music, Halloween bites and special gaming promotions. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Casino Tejon will break ground by end of 2023 November 9, 2023 - Construction of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon will begin before the end of the year. The announcement was made by the casino on social media. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Construction Update - Oct. 2023 October 8, 2023 - Construction of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tejon, California, was expected to start this year. So far, nothing has happened, and there has been no updates from either Hard Rock officials or ... Read more California Tribes reject new sports betting proposal November 21, 2023 - Last month the first sports betting initiatives for the 2024 election were filed with the California Attorney General's Office. One filing proposed a tribal framework to exclusively ... Read more 2024 Tribal Sports Betting Proposals Filed in California October 29, 2023 - The first two California sports betting proposals have been filed for the 2024 election. The initiatives were filed yesterday with the California Attorney General's Office. ... Read more 
"2023 Best Southern California Casino" - Press Enterprise September 30, 2023 - The Press Enterprise has announced the 2023 winner of the Best Southern California Casino Award as chosen by its readers. ... Read more 
Yaamava' Ranks #1 in USA Today's Casino Poll September 19, 2023 - The 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards selected Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel as the number one ranked "Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas" ... Read more 
Golden Acorn Casino opens Krispy Krunchy Chicken August 5, 2023 - A new Krispy Krunchy Chicken outlet has opened at the Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center, a San Diego County casino in Campo, California. The dining option specializes in Cajun fried chicken ... Read more 
San Manuel Tribe buys share of Dana Point resort July 21, 2023 - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has purchased a 40% share of the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point. The price was not disclosed. The five-diamond hotel sits ... Read more 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 
Morongo Casino breaks ground on new high-limit slots room May 1, 2023 - The Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon is building a new high-limit slots room, which will open this Fall 2023. The location is currently the valet parking lot ... Read more 
Sycuan Casino Resort Awarded 5th Consecutive AAA Four Diamond Rating April 22, 2023 - Sycuan Casino Resort has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Rating every year since opening its first hotel in 2019. The 12-story hotel offers 300 guest rooms and 57 suites ... Read more 
Pechanga Resort Casino opens 'The Cove' pool to local residents April 17, 2023 - Pechanga Resort Casino has opened its massive 'The Cove' pool complex to local residents for the new season. Day passes can be purchased for $45 at The Cove check-in ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Palm Springs: The Spa at Sec-He opens April 4 March 29, 2023 - The Spa at Sec-he at the new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza will open on Tuesday April 4th. The name "sec-he" means the "sound of boiling water", the original name for the hot mineral spring ... 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 
Yaamava' earns two AAA's Four Diamond ratings April 1, 2023 - Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel has received two AAA Four Diamonds ratings for 2023. One was awarded to the new hotel which opened Dec. 13, 2021. The other was awarded to The Pines ... Read more 
Yaamava' earns 3 Forbes Travel Guide 2023 Star Awards March 27, 2023 - In its first year of operation, Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel became the first resort in the Inland Empire to receive the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Star Award. Three 2003 Star Awards were ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Palm Springs: New Cultural Plaza Opens Soon March 22, 2023 - The new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza in downtown Palm Springs will open this spring and feature the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, a Gathering Plaza, the Oasis Trail and The Spa at Sec-He. ... Read more 
Pechanga Pow Wow returns Jan. 6-8 January 3, 2023 - The 20th Pechanga Pow Wow will return to the Temecula casino after an eight-year absence caused by the three-year construction project began in 2015 and followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a free event ... Read more 2022
Morongo voted 'Best Casino in Southland' by L.A. Times readers December 5, 2022 - Readers of the LA Times recently voted the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa as the "2022 Best Casino in the Southland" in the category of Entertainment & Living. Morongo was. ... Read more 
New Year's Eve at Yaamava' Resort & Casino December 31, 2022 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino is sponsoring this year's "Las Vegas Countdown to 2023," a live New Year's Eve TV special to be telecast December 31st from 8:58 PM to 12:35 AM PST. The broadcast will ... 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 
Yaamava' opens The 909 Sports Bar + Food Hall November 29, 2022 - Yaamava' Casino has opened the first-of-its-kind sports bar and dining venue named 'The 909'. The new 17,100-square-foot venue features a 50-foot by 12-foot TV screen, 150 TVs, two bars, food court ... Read more 
Pala Casino to sponsor 2023 NASCAR race at Fontana November 16, 2022 - Pala Casino will serve as the title sponsor for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series race in February 2023 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Pala will also be the primary sponsor of driver Chris ... Read more 
California sports betting: What's next? November 20, 2022 - The two California sports betting propositions (26, 27) on last week's ballot both went down in overwhelming defeats. Prop 26, which proposed sports betting inside tribal casinos, was opposed by 69% of voters. Prop 27 ... Read more 
Pechanga Resort Casino partners with LA Clippers October 17, 2022 - Pechanga Resort Casino is now the exclusive tribal casino of the LA Clippers. This week the casino announced a multi-year, sponsoring partnership with the NBA team that will include ... 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 
Yaamava' Resort & Casino's Concert Schedule October 4, 2022 - Yaamava Theater is delivering the top shows and concerts it promised when first opening last April. The luxury theater is featuring a long list of favorite artists to sell-out crowds. The 3,800-square-foot stage ... Read more 
USA Today ranks Yaamava' steakhouse #3 in nationwide poll September 25, 2022 - The 2022 USA Today Readers' Choice Awards has voted The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort Casino the #3 "Best Casino Restaurant" in the nation. The honor follows an award for ... Read more 
California Prop 26 v Prop 27 Ballot Battle: Most Expensive in US History! September 22, 2022 - The stakes are high in California for two sports betting propositions on the Nov. 8 election ballot. Supporters and opposers of Prop 26 and Prop 27 have already spent ... Read more 
Morongo's 31st Annual Thunder and Lightning Powwow September 21, 2022 - The popular Thunder and Lightning Powwow will be hosted for the 31st year at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa on Sep. 23, 24 and 25. The three-day event is free to the public and features Native ... Read more 
2022 Best of Inland Empire: Best Southern California Casino September 19, 2022 - Press Enterprise announced the winners of its 27th Annual Reader Choice Awards this week, and two casinos tied for first place as 'Best of Inland Empire: Best Southern California Casino'. ... Read more 
Sycuan Casino's First Annual Fashion Show September 7, 2022 - The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation will host its first annual fashion show on September 8 2022 at 7:00 pm at Sycuan Casino Resort's Retreat Pool and Cabanas. The event is open to the public. ... Read more 
Harrah's Resort SoCal opens Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen August 24, 2022 - California's first HELL'S KITCHEN opened last week at Harrah's Resort Southern California. The new location is the restaurant's largest with 11,360-sq-ft and seating for 332 guests. ... Read more 
Sycuan wins most '2022 San Diego's Best' casino awards August 15, 2022 - Sycuan Casino Resort won the most first-place awards for a San Diego casino in this year's "San Diego's Best" readers poll conducted by the Union-Tribune. Sycuan was voted best ... Read more 
Barona named San Diego's Best Casino 2022 August 8, 2022 - Barona Resort & Casino has been voted the Best Casino and the Loosest Slots in the 2022 San Diego's Best Readers Poll published by the Union-Tribune. Barona has won both awards for the past 12 years. ... 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 
Yaamava' restaurant earns 2022 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award July 18, 2022 - The Pines Modern Steakhouse at Yaamava' Resort & Casino has been recognized this year by Wine Spectator as one of the world's best restaurants for wine ... Read more 
California Sports Betting Ballot Measures: State of the War! July , 2022 - California voters will decide in November whether to approve either of two ballot proposals authorizing a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting. Voters will choose either retail or online sports ... Read more 
Yaamava' Theater opens at Yaamava' Resort and Casino April 18, 2022 - The new Yaamava' Theater opened April 14 with a performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The inaugural event completed the final phase of the four-year, $760 million expansion and rebranding ... Read more 
Casino Morongo opens new bingo hall and poker room April 17, 2022 - After closing down bingo last year, Casino Morongo celebrated the return of bingo on April 1 with a grand re-opening in a new bingo room. The casino also opened a new poker room which was ... Read more 
Second California Sports Betting Measure Qualifies for November Ballot May 12, 2022 - A mobile sports betting measure received enough signatures last week to qualify as a choice on California's November ballot. The measure titled "Californians for Solutions to Homelessness ... Read more 
Update: California sports betting battle on Nov ballot April 23, 2022 - California voters will decide whether to legalize sports betting and who will control it in this year's November 8 election. Although most of the ballot initiatives are still seeking signatures to qualify for ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Job Fair seeks 100 new employees April 10, 2022 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians will hold a job event this month to fill 100 vacancies for their casinos in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City. Hirees will receive health and dental plans, free ... Read more 
Morongo Casino's The Marketplace by Fabio Viviani opens in April 2022 March 15, 2022 - Next month Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa replace the former Potrero Canyon Buffet with a new dining concept named The Marketplace by Fabio Viviani. ... Read more 
Fantasy Springs Casino reopens The Rock Yard March 10, 2022 - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will reopen The Rock Yard Friday night March 11. The outdoor music venue will host free concerts with capacity for about 1,500 guests. A permanent stage has been added to ... 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 
Morongo Casino schedules job fairs March 3, 8, 10, 23 March 2, 2022 - Morongo Casino Resort is hosting a series of job fairs in March and offering $1,000 hiring bonus to new employees to their culinary team. The open positions include cashiers, hosts, food & beverage ... Read more 
CNIGA supports latest mobile sports betting measure for 2022 ballot February 24, 2022 - The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) announced support last week for the latest California sports betting initiative seeking signatures for the 2022 ballot. ... Read more 
Yaamava' Resort & Casino: Construction Time-Lapse Video 2018-2021 February 12, 2022 - This time-lapse video shows the $550 million construction project that began in 2018 to expand San Manuel Casino with an onsite hotel, a larger casino and a new event center. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs opens 360 Sports January 14, 2022 - Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs opened a new sports bar on Jan. 7. The venue is named 360 Sports, a sports bar concept already operating at the two other Agua Caliente Casinos in Rancho ... Read more 
Yaamava' Casino will add large entertainment venue in 2022 January 6, 2022 - Following the 2021 openings of a 17-story hotel tower , new restaurants and more casino space, Yaamava' Resort & Casino will complete its 4-year, $550 million expansion program during the first ... Read more 2021
Yaamava' Resort & Casino Celebrates Grand 0pening Today (Dec 13) December 13, 2021 - Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel celebrated its grand opening today. The event follows the completion of a $550M expansion of the former San Manuel Casino that began ... Read more Yaamava' Casino at San Manuel sets grand opening of new hotel on Dec. 13 November 30, 2021 - San Manuel Indians have set Dec. 13th for the grand opening celebration of its new resort hotel at Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel. The 17-floor hotel tower features ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City celebrates first anniversary November 19, 2021 - Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City is celebrating its one-year anniversary through the end of November with special music events scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 24. ... Read more 
Pechanga Named '2021 Best Casino West of Vegas' - USA Today October 27, 2021 - Pechanga Resort Casino has been named 'Best Casino West of Vegas' by USA Today in this year's 10 Best readers poll. Pechanga also ranked in the top four in two other categories against ... Read more 
Sycuan Casino Resort Wins Five 2021 Casino Awards October 8, 2021 - Sycuan Casino Resort is the winner in five categories of this year's Reader's Choice poll taken by the Southern California Gaming Guide. The publication has taken this poll every year since 2003. ... Read more 
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 Pechanga Resort Casino is Nominated for Two National Readers' Awards October 3, 2021 - USA Today has nominated Pechanga Resort Casino for two categories in this year's 10Best.com annual readers' poll. The categories are "Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas" and ... Read more 
"2021 Best Southern California Casino" by OC Register September 29, 2021 - This week the Orange Country Register published its 2021 Best Southern California Casino as selected by readers of the newspaper. The best casino is found in the Register's annual readers poll ... Read more 
San Manuel changes name to Yaamava' Resort Casino September 26, 2021 - As San Manuel prepares to open its first onsite hotel soon plus a new event center in early 2022, the casino has changed its name to Yaamava' Resort Casino. "Yaamava" means "spring season" ... Read more 
Viejas Casino Celebrates 30th Anniversary! September 18, 2021 - Viejas Casino opened on September 13, 1991. That day was Friday the 13th and a day of good fortune for the Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Indians. Through the next thirty years, Viejas ... Read more 
2021 Best Casinos of Inland Empire: The Press-Enterprise September 14, 2021 - Readers of The Press-Enterprise have selected the 2021 Best Inland Empire Casinos in this year's reader' choice voting. This is the 26th Annual Readers' Choice contest conducted ... Read more 
California sports betting initiative qualifies for Nov 8, 2022 ballot September 7, 2021 - A ballot measure titled "California Legalize Sports Betting on American Indian Lands Initiative" has qualified for the election ballot on Nov. 8, 2022. If passed by voters, the measure will amend ... Read more 
San Manuel breaks ground on San Manuel Landing August 11, 2021 - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians broke ground last week on a 1.1 million-square-foot warehousing facility at the site of the former Norton Air Force Base. The San Manuel Landing project ... Read more 
Morongo Casino opens Wahlburgers restaurant July 29, 2021 - Morongo is the first tribal casino to open a Wahlburgers burger restaurant and bar. The restaurant is owned by actor Mark Wahlberg and his two brothers, actor Donnie and chef Paul. ... Read more 
Barstow Casino plan revived by Chemehuevi Tribe July 28, 2021 - The City of Barstow, California and the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe have negotiated an updated Municipal Services Agreement (MSA) to compensate the City for additional services costs that will be ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino grand opening tour of the expanded casino July 27, 2021 - San Manuel Casino became the largest casino in California and on the West Coast Saturday when it opened its new 2-floor casino expansion during its 35th anniversary ... Read more 
Havasu Landing Casino reinstates COVID protocols July 26, 2021 - Havasu Landing Casino at California's Lake Havasu was shut down earlier this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The casino reopened July 23, 2021 after reinstating COVID protocols and ... Read more San Manuel becomes California's largest casino today on its 35th anniversary July 24, 2021 - Today San Manuel Casino is celebrating its 35th anniversary by opening its new expanded casino. The expansion includes two new floors of gaming space adding 1,300 new slots ... Read more 
Harrah's Resort SoCal replacing buffet with Gordon Ramsay's Hell Kitchen July 16, 2021 - A new Hell's Kitchen restaurant will replace The Buffet at Harrah's Resort Southern California. The former buffet was closed permanently due to the COVID-19 pand ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino opens expansion July 24, 2021 July 8, 2021 - San Manuel will open its new casino expansion on July 24, 2021, which is also its 35th anniversary since opening in 1986. Construction of the larger gaming floor began in July 2018. The new space adds ... Read more 
Morongo Casino hosts job fair June 16 June 10, 2021 - The Morongo Band of Mission Indians announced Monday the Morongo Casino Resort will host a hiring event June 16 from 10AM to 1PM. The casino is seeking applicants to fill nearly 150 positions in a variety of ... Read more California voters will decide sports betting measure in Nov 2022 June 9, 2021 - An 18-tribe coalition has successfully submitted enough qualified voter signatures to add a sports betting referendum to the California election ballot in Nov 2022. The announcement ... Read more 
Which Southern California casinos have ended buffets? June 5, 2021 - Many of the Indian gaming casinos in Southern California have permanently closed their buffets following the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have quietly removed the buffets from their websites. ... Read more 
Pechanga Casino reopens hotel, spa and pool today May 20, 2021 - Pechanga Resort Casino reopened its hotel today after closing 14 months ago due to COVID-19. The reopening includes the Spa Pechanga and The Cove pool complex. The casino and restaurants ... Read more 
San Manuel will buy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas May 9, 2021 - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will buy the Palm Casino making it the first Native American owner of a Las Vegas casino. The tribe will be the second to operate a casino in Las Vegas ... Read more 
San Manuel's casino expansion opens in July May 5, 2021 - Another phase of the $550 million expansion at San Manuel Casino will open in July adding two more floors of gaming space with 1,300 more slot machines, 40 more table games and a fifth high-limit room. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino opens recruitment center at Ontario Mills May 4, 2021 - To help San Manuel Casino Resort hire 2,500 new employees over the next six months, the casino has opened a recruitment center inside Ontario Mills shopping center. The office is open Mon ... Read more 
Soboba Crossroads construction underway after pandemic delay April 21, 2021 - The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians is building a shopping center named Soboba Crossroads across from the entrance to Soboba Casino. The project is scheduled to open late this year ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage celebrates 20 years April 13, 2021 - On April 6th the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage celebrated its 20th anniversary with FREE PLAY promotions, free t-shirts and complementary foods and beverages. Since 2021 ... Read more 
Tribes are devastated after one year of COVID-19 March 18, 2021 - As the Covid-19 pandemic began spreading across our nation last year, its impact became the most deadly in our tribal communities. Tribal economies also collapsed as casinos were shut down ... Read more 
Spotlight 29 Casino opens new Taproom 29 February 21, 2021 - Spotlight 29 has replaced its Capitata Buffet space with a new brewpub named Taproom 29. Although the brewpub is already open, a formal grand opening will be celebrated on March 1st. ... Read more 
Pala Casino is reopening Pala Cafe after major remodel and Grab & Go addition February 21, 2021 - Pala Casino Spa Resort is completing a total remodel and update to its popular Pala Cafe, which originally opened in 2001. The $4.5 million remodel brings an all-new design ... Read more 
San Manuel Plans Virtual Career Expo March 29-31, 2021 March 21, 2021 - The San Manuel Casino Resort will hold a second three-day Virtual Career Expo on March 29-31 as part San Manuel's plan to add 2,000 new employees during 2021. The new hirees will increase the ... Read more San Manuel Virtual Career Expo Feb 18, 2021 February 15, 2021 - The San Manuel Casino will host a virtual hiring fair on Thursday Feb 18 between 9 AM to 4 PM. This is first of a series online hiring events planned for the next 10 months as San Manuel seeks to hire 2,000 full-time ... Read more 
Sycuan Casino receives Forbes & Sharecare health security verification February 12, 2021 - Sycuan Casino Resort has been Sharecare health security verified with Forbes Travel Guide. The casino, hotel and Singing Hills Golf Resort are included in the certification. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino Expansion Update 2021 February 6, 2021 - San Manuel Casino Resort continues its massive expansion project on schedule to add more gaming space by this summer, an onsite hotel by end of year and a new entertainment venue in 2022. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage will open fuel station with slot machines in Summer 2021 January 21, 2021 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announced this week that construction is underway in Rancho Mirage for a fuel station with slot machines, a Beer Cave, ... Read more San Manuel Casino is 'health security verified' January 11, 2021 - A press release today announced that San Manuel Casino is one of the first entertainment venues in the world to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide. ... Read more 2020
New Year's Eve at Southern California casinos December 27, 2020 - New Year 2021 celebrations are different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most Southern California Indian casinos have limited their guest capacity and toned down events. Several have canceled all ... Read more 
California Tribes gather enough signatures to put sports betting on 2022 ballot December 24, 2020 - California tribes through the Coalition to Authorize Sports Wagering have submitted 1.4 million signatures to the state to place a sports betting measure on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot. ... Read more 
California Indian Casinos remain open during COVID-19 stay-at-home order December 18, 2020 - Californians are under a 3 week stay-at-home order to fight the surging number of COVID-19 cases that is consuming an alarming amount of hospital ICU capacity. The state ... Read more 
Morongo will be first California casino with cashless wagering December 6, 2020 - Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa will soon introduce the first cashless wagering program in California, as well as becoming the first Indian casino in the nation to offer cashless slot markers. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City is now open! November 28, 2020 - Surprise! The new Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City opened to the public on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The 30,000-square-foot casino is the third owned by the Agua ... Read more 
Chumash casino enhances COVID-19 safety program November 21, 2020 - Chumash Casino will remain open with tighter safety practices as Santa Barbara County returns to the the highest-level, purple COVID-19 safety protocols. ... Read more 
Barona Resort & Casino cancels New Year's celebrations due to COVID-19 November 11, 2020 - Barona Resort & Casino announced the cancellation of its annual New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more 
San Manuel holds Topping Off ceremony for hotel under construction November 10, 2020 - San Manuel Band of Mission Indian celebrated the placing of the final steel beam atop a new, 17-story hotel under construction at San Manuel Casino. The hotel will open in late ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino announces new timelines on $500M expansion November 9, 2020 - San Manuel began construction in July 2018 on a $500M espansion project to add an onsite hotel, an event center, and a larger gambling space. New timelines for completion were ... Read more 
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino reopens bingo October 25, 2020 - On Friday Fantasy Springs Resort Casino reopened bingo after temporarily shutting it down last March for the COVID-19 pandemic. Player capacity is limited to 50% for social distancing, and masks are ... Read more 
Pechanga Resort Casino named Best Casino 2020 September 26, 2020 - The Press Enterprise recognized Pechanga Resort Casino as the Best Casino in Southern California in this year's annual Best of Inland Empire awards. Second place went to San Manuel Casino and third place to Soboba Casino Resort. ... Read more 
First Preview of New Aqua Caliente Pavilion September 18, 2020 - Aqua Caliente Pavilion will be a 12,000-square-foot, live event center at the new Aqua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, CA. It will host live entertainment, special events and private parties. ... Read more Tejon Indians Win Final Approval for Hard Rock Casino! November 23, 2022 - There is tremendously great news for the Tejon Indian Tribe! The federal government has granted final approval for the Tejon Tribe to proceed with building the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon. ... Read more 
Hard Rock Tejon Awaits Final Approval September 30, 2022 - The final approval to build the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Kern County will come from the U.S. Department of Interior. The Tejon Indian Tribe is now waiting for that decision. Local, county and state govern ... Read more 
Tejon casino's gaming compact ratified by California legislature September 5, 2022 - The California legislature has ratified a gaming compact between the state and the Tejon Indian Tribe. The tribe has partnered with Hard Rock Casinos to build a $600 million casino and hotel ... Read more 
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon moves forward July 21, 2021 - The Tejon Indian Tribe has announced the companies that will design and build the new Hard Rock Casino Tejon south of Bakersfield. CThe Tejon project will create more than 1,000 construction jobs ... Read more Hard Rock Casino Tejon receives Federal approval January 24, 2021 - The Tejon Indian Tribe received federal approval on Jan. 8 to build a Hard Rock Casino located 15 miles south of Bakersfield, CA. The plan includes a casino, hotel, event center, restaurants, RV park ... Read more 
Proposed Hard Rock Casino near Bakersfield awaits federal decision October 28, 2020 - After a five-year review the U.S. Dept. of Interior will soon decide whether to approve a casino application from the Tejon Indian Tribe to build a Hard Rock Casino south of Bakersfield ... Read more Proposed Hard Rock Casino Tejon moves forward July 13, 2020 - Tejon Indian Tribe has reached a major milestone in its efforts to build a $600 million Indian gaming casino and hotel south of Bakersfield, California. Last Wednesday the BIA held a public hearing on a drafted ... Read more ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage - NBC 7 San Diego Tour August 29, 2020 - Agua Caliente Resort Casino in Rancho Mirage is an AAA four-diamond and Forbes four-star resort. Take this latest tour filmed Aug 24, 2020 by of NBC 7 San Diego. ... View 
Morongo Casino reopens poker room with big changes August 25, 2020 - Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa reopened its poker room last Friday, Aug. 21 with major changes to protect players from COVID-19. Poker games have been closed for the past two months following ... Read more 
Soboba Casino celebrates 25th anniversary August 24, 2020 - Soboba Casino Resort is celebrating its silver anniversary with special promotions and prizes throughout the month and ending with a grand celebration on Aug 28th from 10AM to 2PM. The promotions include ... Read more 
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 
San Manuel Casino's 34th Anniversary August 2, 2020 - San Manuel Casino celebrated its 34th anniversary last week on July 24, 2020. The casino was opened by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians as a high-stakes Indian bingo hall on July 24, 1986. ... Read more 
New Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City schedules job fair July 18, 2020 - The new downtown Cathedral City casino, which opens later this year, has scheduled a job fair for July 27. Over 500 positions are available in all departments including Gaming, Food ... Read more 
Morongo Casino opens two new bars July 8, 2020 - Morongo Casino Resort & Spa introduced two new bars when it reopened on May 22nd. The Sideline Bar & Grill is a sports bar and restaurant, and the Splash Bar is a colorful bar with built-in video poker games. ... Read more 
Pala Casino resumes outdoor live concerts July 7, 2020 - Pala Casino Spa & Resort is the first major entertainment venue in San Diego County to resume live concerts since shutting down in mid-March for the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more 
Pechanga Resort Casino cancels all concerts till 2021 July 6, 2020 - Pechanga Resort Casino has cancelled or all live concerts and large events through the end of the year as a precautionary step to protect guests against the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerts that are ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino: "Welcome Back To Winning" June 29, 2020 - San Manuel Casino was the last tribal casino in Southern California to reopen following the 3-month shutdown for COVID-19. San Manual reopened its casino to the public at noon on Monday ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino reopens with new health and safety measures June 15, 2020 - San Manuel Casino reopened at noon Monday June 15. San Manuel was the first California Indian casino to shut down for the coronavirus. Now with new safeguards ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino reopens June 15 June 5, 2020 - San Manuel Casino will open at noon on June 15 for the first time since closing March 15 for the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety precautions will include face masks, temperature checks, crowd limits, extended player spacing ... Read more 
Chumash Casino Resort reopens June 10 May 28, 2020 - Chumash Casino Resort will reopen at noon on Wednesday June 10 for the first time since closing March 15 for the COVID-19 pandemic. New safety and cleaning procedures will limit the available ... Read more 
Barona Resort & Casino reopens May 27 May 26, 2020 - Barona Resort & Casino will reopen its casino and hotel tomorrow Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10am. Both operations will be temporarily limited for health and safety. The Barona Creek Golf Course will reopen ... Read more 
Soboba Casino Resort reopened today May 27 May 27, 2020 - Soboba Casino Resort reopened its casino today at 12:00 PM. The gaming floor is now 100% smoke-free. Until further notice the hotel will remain closed. ... Read more 
New Cahuilla Casino Hotel opened today May 27 May 27, 2020 - The new Cahuilla Casino Hotel officially opened today at 2PM. Construction began in late 2018 and the grand opening was scheduled April 2020 but delayed in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. ... Read more 
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and Casino Morongo Reopened May 22 May 22, 2020 - At 2 PM today the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa reopened its casino and hotel, some of its restaurants and the Casino Morongo. ... Read more 
Harrah's Resort Southern California reopened today May 22 May 22, 2020 - Harrah's Resort Southern California in Northern San Diego County reopened its casinos, bars and restaurants at noon today. The visitor capacity is limited for social distancing, slot machines are ... Read more 
Valley View Casino & Hotel reopened today May 22 May 22, 2020 - Valley View Casino & Hotel will reopen its casino, hotel and restaurants Friday May 22 at 8AM. Casino GM said: "In addition to offering our guests a much more spacious casino, restaurants and hotel, ... 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 
Sycuan Casino Resort reopened today May 20 May 20, 2020 - Sycuan opened today with limited operating hours, limited gaming and limited restaurant capacity. The hotel is open with limited services. Spa Ritual and Retreat Pool & Cabanas are closed. ... 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 
Pechanga Casino targets June 1 reopening May 10, 2020 - Pechanga Casino has announced plans to reopen in the June 1 timeframe. Limited hours and limited crowds are expected. Restaurants and other amentities will be announced later. ... Read more 
Cahuilla Casino postpones opening new hotel due to COVID-19 April 2, 2020 - Cahuilla Casino has indefinitely postponed the opening of its new hotel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction is completed and the opening date had been planned for today. ... Read more 
Southern California casinos respond to coronavirus March 17, 2020 - The following Southern California casinos have made public announcements regarding their actions to protect guests from coronavirus. Actions include postponing or canceling March concerts and events ... Read more Chumash Casino Resort wins three AAA Four-Diamond Awards March 2, 2020 - The American Automobile Association has presented Four-Diamond Awards to the Chumash Casino Resort for the Chumash Resort Hotel, Hotel Corque and Willows Restaurant. ... Read more 
4 San Diego Casino Hotels Earn AAA 4-Diamond Rating February 26, 2020 - The Auto Club has awarded Four-Diamond ratings to Pala Casino Spa and Resort, Sycuan Casino Resort, Viejas Casino & Resort and ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage wins 3 Forbes Four-Star Awards February 25, 2020 - Forbes Travel Guide has presented three Four-Star 2020 Awards to Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage recognizing the Hotel, The Steakhouse and the Sunstone Spa. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino named 'Best Casino' by Inland Empire Magazine for Third Consecutive Year February 24, 2020 - Readers of Inland Empire Magazine have voted San Manuel Casino the "Best Casino" in a 2020 poll. The Pines Modern Steakhouse won 3 awards ... Read more 
Pechanga Hosts 8th California American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival February 9, 2020 - This 3-day film festival honors "the best of current films from American Indian filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors working through Indian Country". ... Read more 
Ridgecrest Casino Project Moves Forward January 31, 2020 - The City and Ridgecrest announced a settlement to sell property on China Lake Blvd to the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe for $5.5M. The tribe plans to build a casino on that site and 2-3 years later add a hotel. ... Read more 
Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa 2020 expansion and renovation status January 28, 2020 - Morongo Casino has completed the renovation of its casino floor as an important milestone in its ongoing major expansion and renovation project scheduled for completion mid-2020. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente's Sunstone Spa is #1 in California January 24, 2020 - Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage was named the number one spa in California by Spas of America, which also ranked Sunstone Spa #23 in North America. ... Read more 
2020 Preview: Casinos in Palm Springs Area January 6, 2020 - Two major construction projects highlight 2020 in the Palm Springs area. Morongo will complete its 65,000-sq-ft gaming expansion by mid-year, and the Augua Caliente tribe is building a new casino in Cathederal City. ... Read more 
2020 Preview: Two Inland Empire Casinos are adding hotels January 5, 2020 - San Manuel Casino is building a 450-room hotel with a pool complex, fitness center and spa. Cahuilla Casino in Riverside County is building an all-new casino with hotel and ... Read more 
2020 Preview: San Diego Casino Expansion Projects January 4, 2020 - After a major year of expansions in 2019, two projects remain to be completed in 2020. Harrahs Resort Southern California will complete its Rincon Reservation Road Brewery, and Pala ... Read more 2019
Morongo Casino adds new center bar December 29, 2019 - Morongo has added a new center bar to its gaming floor as part of the ongoing expansion project. The bar is named the Crystal Hearts Bar and is a short distancr from the three recently added restaurants. ... Read more 
Pechanga partners with NFL Rams and Chargers December 24, 2019 - In a deal announced last week, Pechanga Resort Casino has been named a founding partner of the Rams, Chargers, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. The new SoFi Stadium will open ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino is offering a $10,000 Cocktail December 25, 2019 - The award-winning mixologists at San Manuel Casino have created a new $10,000 cocktail for high rollers, especially after a big win! The cocktail is named "Rare and Fine" and is mixed with ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino Opens $25,000 High-Limit Gaming Area December 21, 2019 - San Manuel Casino has opened a high-limit gaming area with 15 table games and 200 of the newest slot machines. The table game limit is $25,000. Reservations needed for VIP experience. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino opens new parking structure December 10, 2019 - San Manuel Casino has opened a new 6-story parking garage as part of the current $550 million expansion project. The new structure adds 2,200 parking spaces, 24-hour shuttle service ... Read more 
Sycuan Awarded Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet November 13, 2019 - The readers of San Diego Uptown News have voted Sycuan Casino Resort as Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet in this year's poll of local businesses. This is the third consecutive year ... Read more 
Sycuan Celebrates 36th Anniversary with $2.5M in Giveaways November 7, 2019 - Sycuan Casino Resort is giving away $2.5M in cash, free plays, prizes and car giveaways throughout the month of November as Sycuan celebrates its 36th anniversary. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente celebrates groundbreaking for downtown Cathedral City casino November 4, 2019 - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians broke ground today on their new casino in downtown Cathedral City. The location is the northwest corner of East Palm Canyon ... Read more 
Barona Resort & Casino named 'Best Casino Outside Vegas' by USA Today November 2, 2019 - Barona Casino was named "Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas" in the 2019 USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards. Barona won the award for its friendly dealers, a great ... Read more 
Viejas Casino launches Heroes Club for those that serve October 31, 2019 - Viejas will launch its Heroes Club on Veterans Day Nov. 11 with discounts and club benefits for veterans, active military, law enforcement, first responders and border patrol. Dependents are eligible. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino partners with NFL Raiders, Allegiant Stadium October 22, 2019 - At the Raiders Preview Center in Las Vegas last Monday, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced they are partnering with the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. ... Read more 
Cathedral City casino wins federal approval October 18, 2019 - The Agua Caliente tribe will now move forward with their plans to build a casino in downtown Cathedral City, California after receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Interior. ... Read more 
Cahuilla Casino Hotel Construction Update October 15, 2019 - The Cahuilla tribe is spending $35.2 million to construct a new casino and hotel. The project is on schedule to open in Spring 2020.The casino's 14,000-square-foot gaming floor will include ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino and Anaheim Ducks expand partnership October 13, 2019 - San Manuel Casino has announced the expansion of its 13-year partnership with the Anaheim Ducks. The new San Manuel Casino Winner's Circle at the Honda Center will ... Read more 
Sycuan Square opens to the public October 6, 2019 - The Sycuan Tribe has opened the first phase of Sycuan Square with the 5,500-sq-ft Sycuan Market, drive-through smoke shop and a 16-pump fuel station. Revenues will benefit the reservation communities ... Read more 
2019 Southern California's Best Casinos October 5, 2019 - The Southern California Gaming GuideTM has announced its annual Reader's Choice Awards for the Best Casinos in 17 categories. Winners are chosen from 24 Socal tribal casinos for 1st, 2nd and 3rd ... Read more Morongo's 65,000-sq-ft expansion passes halfway point October 1, 2019 - Construction of the 65,000-square-foot expansion of Morongo has passed the 50% completion point as it proceeds towards opening next summer. ... Read more 
Cathedral City casino approved by County Board September 22, 2019 - Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to approve a compensation plan with the Agua Caliente Tribe to cover costs of county services needed for a Cathedral City casino. ... Read more Agua Caliente downtown casino is approved by Cathedral City Council August 29, 2019 - The Cathedral City Council has approved a plan by the Agua Caliente tribe to build a new casino in the downtown area of Cathedral City. This is a key step forward ... Read more 
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians signs new 25-year gaming compact August 26, 2019 - The tribe has signed a new gaming compact with California that allows 1,800 slot machines at Fantasy Springs Casino and 450 more beginning in 2024. A new, second casino ... Read more Sycuan Casino Resort Rated AAA Four Diamonds August 17, 2019 - The new 12-story Sycuan hotel has been inspected by the Auto Club and given the AAA Four Diamond Rating. Only 6.3 percent of all AAA-inspected hotels have received Four Diamonds. ... Read more 
Pechanga Casino partners with Los Angeles Rams August 3, 2019 - Pechanga Resort Casino has agreed to a marketing partnership with the LA Rams. The team will provide Pechanga with premium stadium seats, VIP events, presenting sponsorship of ... Read more 
New Havasu Landing Resort & Casino Update August 1, 2019 - The new Havasu Landing Resort & Casino has missed its announced July 31st opening and has not issued a new date due to a contractor issue. the new casino with its 13,000-square-foot gaming floor ... Read more 
Barstow casino fight continues between two tribes July 31, 2019 - After years with no success, the Chemehuevi tribe of Lake Havasu are resubmitting their application to build a casino in Barstow. The location is 40 acres on Lenwood Drive. ... Read more 
Valley View Casino Completes $50M Expansion July 3, 2019 - After 18 months of new construction and major renovations, Valley View Casino celebrated the opening of 43,000 square feet of additional gaming, new entrance, new restaurant ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Will Build 10,000-seat Downtown Arena June 26, 2019 - Agua Caliente will build a large arena in Palm Springs to host live concerts with Live Nation Entertainment and potentially an American Hockey League farm team. ... Read more 
Sycuan Casino partners with Del Mar Racetrack June 25, 2019 - Two major attractions in San Diego have agreed on a promotional partnership beginning July 17 that includes Sycuan signage at the finish line and other throughout the track plus video replays will display ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino adds new steampunk high-limit room May 29, 2019 - The Vault Gaming and Provisions is one of four high-limit rooms planned for the San Manuel. This room opened today with a steampunk theme featuring 186 high-limit slots and 8 table games. ... Read more 
La Jolla Tribe Opens Smoke-Free Trading Post Casino May 26, 2019 - The La Jolla Tribe celebrating their opening of the new smoke-free Trading Post Casino in Northern san diego County. The casino has 76 gaming machines, a gas station, and a convenience store. ... Read more 
San Manuel closes its Poker Room May 21, 2019 - After 30 years of poker at San Manual, the casino has permanently closed its Poker Room. A farewell notice is posted on their website. The space will be converted for more slot machines. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino Named "Best Casino in Southern California" May 19, 2019 - For the second year in a row the readers of the Long Beach Press Telegram have voted San Manuel the Best Casino in Southern California. ... Read more 
Morongo Casino opens 2 new restaurants May 15, 2015 - Morongo has made significant changes to its dining options. Two new restaurants were opened this month and three were closed to make new space for the future. ... Read more 
Sycuan Casino Resort Celebrates Grand Opening! March 27, 2019 - Sycuan Casino has officially become the Sycuan Casino Resort with the grand opening of its $228M expansion project adding a 12-story hotel tower with 300 rooms, 10 new restaurants and bars, ... Read more 
Two landmark casinos are rebranded "Agua Caliente Casinos" March 1, 2019 - The Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs and the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage have been renamed the Agua Caliente Palm Springs and the Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage. ... Read more 
Valley View Casino has expanded its Maine Lobster Buffet February 28, 2019 - Valley View Casino has expanded its Maine Lobster Buffet with more food selections, a new interior, more seating, new table and chairs and more space. ... Read more 
Barona Celebrates Expansion Anniversary with 5X Points All-Day All-Month March 1-31 February 26, 2019 - Baron Casino is offering a 5X Points All-Day special promotion throughout March to celebrate last year's completion of its Welcome Home expansion project. ... Read more 
Forbes Travel Guide 2019 Rates Pechanga Hotel and Spa February 21, 2019 - The Forbes Travel Guide is considered the premier standard of the hospitality industry. This year the guide rated Pechanga's spa and hotel against world competition. ... Read more 
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 
Soboba Video Previews 2019 Resort Property February 17, 2019 - Soboba has released a 4-minute video presentation unveiling the details of their new casino resort perty which will soon open to the public. ... Read more 
Sycuan opening The Uncommons Market January 21, 2019 - When Sycuan opens its $226 million in March, it will include "The UnCommons", a restaurant row within the dining corridor featuring 5 fast, casual outlets of San Diego eateries. ... Read more 
New Morongo construction will increase casino size 30% January 8, 2019 - A major construction project has now started to expand Morongo's casino floor by 30%. The new space will be filled with 800 new slot machines and more table games. Completion date is 2020. ... Read more 
Soboba Casino's new resort will open in February 2019 January 14, 2019 - Soboba Casino is planning to open its new casino resort in late February. Plans are being made for a grand opening in the third week of February. ... Read more 
Sycuan's 2019 Expansion Will Include "Bull & Bourbon", "Elicit Bar & Lounge" and "Retreat Pool & Cabanas" January 2, 2019 - Sycuan is developing three excitingly new food and drink venues opening in Spring 2019. ... Read more 2018
La Jolla Tribe awarded new tribal-state gaming compact December 12, 2018 - Gov. Brown has signed a 25-year gaming compact with the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indian allowoing the tribe to develop three casinos and operate up to 2,000 slot machines ... Read more 
Casino Morongo Reopens Original Gaming Facility November 20, 2018 - The original Casino Morongo opened in May 1995 and closed in 2004. It has been upgraded and reopened as a second Morongo casino. ... Read more 
Sycuan Now Accepting Room Reservations for 2019 December 17, 2018 - Sycuan is now accepting guest reservations for their new hotel tower for dates astarting in March 2019. ... Read more Pechanga Casino gains naming rights to San Diego Sports Arena December 13, 2018 - The city council of San Diego has approved a deal with the Pechanga Tribe to rename the city's sports arena the Pechanga Sports Arena. ... Read more La Jolla Tribe awarded new tribal-state gaming compact December 12, 2018 - Gov. Brown has signed a 25-year gaming compact with the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indian allowoing the tribe to develop three casinos and operate up to 2,000 slot machines ... Read more 
Agua Caliente Casino opens new Pivat Cigar Lounge December 06, 2018 - Agua Caliente's new Pivat Cigar Lounge offers guests a variety of high-end cigars accompanied with top-shelf whiskey and cocktails. ... Read more 
Pala completes expansion and renovation of its gaming, entertainment and dining facilities November 02, 2018 - This major project began in October 2017 is now finished adding a 15,000 sq-ft non-smoking casino area, 10,000 sq-ft additional casino space ... Read more 
Cahuilla Casino is building a new casino and hotel October 29, 2018 - Construction of a new Anza casino and hotel has begun. When finished it will replace the existing Cahuilla Casino. ... Read more 
Morongo Casino plans major expansion and renovation October 25, 2018 - Morongo will add 65,000 square feet, 800 slot machines, additional table games, new or renovated restaurants, and a 750-vehicle parking structure ... Read more 
Valley View Casino partners with Humphreys Concerts by the Bay October 18, 2018 - Valley View Casino and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay have agreed to a partnership to complement the casino's $50 million expansion. ... Read more 
Chumash get state approval of off-track betting October 16, 2018 - Callifornia has agreed to amend the current gaming compact with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians to allow off-track betting at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez. ... Read more 
Viejas Casino & Resort Completes Seven-Year Expansion Project Oct 9, 2018 - Press Release - Since 2011, Viejas Casino has constructed three hotel towers, a high limit gaming area, a massive center bar, and the adult-only Willows Hotel & Spa. ... Read more 
2018 Best Southern California Casinos October 4, 2019 - Readers of the Southern California Gaming GuideTM voted for the top casinos in each of 17 categories. The Top 3 in each category are listed here. ... Read more 
San Manuel Casino adds new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena August 25, 2019 - The new Blazing 7's Blackjack arena has a giant table for blackjack. It is actually six tables attached in a giant circle. Six different games can be operated at one time. ... Read more 
Agua Caliente wins 29 "Best Of Gaming Awards" September 12, 2018 - Readers of Casino Player Magazine voted 29 Awards honoring Aqua Caliente including "#1" in 7 categories. ... Read more 
Harrah's Adds 'Milky Way Woman' Sculpture August 31, 2018 - Harrahs has unveiled a new sculpture of a Luiseno Indian woman called "Milky Way Woman", a symbol to the tribe and the history of its people. The statue made of bronze and located at ... Read more 
Spotlight 29 opens four new restaurants August 31, 2018 - Spotlight 29 has opened La Diabla Maria, a new restaurant with Mexican cuisine, and Sharky's Pizza, Easy Rita's Margaritas, and Mr. Weiner's at the Pier 29 Food Court. ... Read more 
Barona Voted SD's Best Casino, Loosest Slots and Best Buffet - 8th Year in a Row August 28, 2018 - Barona won eight first place awards in this year's San Diego Union Tribune's "Best Of" awards. This recognition was voted by readers of the paper. ... Read more 
New Soboba Casino will open in First Quarter 2019 August 14, 2018 - Soboba will replace their existing casino, which opened in 1995, with a new, larger casino hotel and resort, which will open in early 2019. ... Read more San Manuel's $550 million expansion projectJuly 25, 2018 - San Manuel Casino is building a new hotel with dining venues and retail stores. The project also includes a 4,000-seat entertainment venue to rival Las Vegas.... Read more
La Jolla tribe will open the La Jolla Trading Post & Casino July 19, 2018 - The La Jolla Trading Post is adding 75 slot machines in a 2,500-square-foot gaming area inside their original building.... Read more 
Pala opens new, adults-only pool complexMay 19, 2018 - The new $170 million pool complex for adults only has opened at Pala Casino. It includes 5 pools, cabanas, hot tub spas, fire pits, poolside bar and restaurant. ... Read more
Sycuan Casino celebrates "topping-off" hotel construction milestone May 23, 2018 - The grand opening of the new Sycuan hotel will be March 2019. A "topping off" milestone was celebrated Tuesday when the final beam was hoisted atop the new tower. ... Read more 
Pala's new expansion and remodeling about to openApril 23, 2018 - Pala Casino Spa and Resort is opening its newly built smoke-free casino space, a new adult pool experience, new restaurants and bars and a new parking garage. ... Read more
Pala oppose nearby housing project proposalMarch 31, 2018 - The Pala tribe is opposed to a proposed housing development that would be located across from Pala Casino Resort & Spa off of state Route 76. ... Read more
Pechanga Resort Casino unveils $300 million expansionMarch 8, 2018 - After completing a $300 million expansion, Pechanga's has now doubled its size to become the Largest on the West Coast. ... Read more
Sycuan Recognized as "Best Casino 2017" by Downtown San Diego News 03.02.2018 - Sycuan was recognized as "Best Casino" in the 2017 Best of Downtown San Diego Awards. This is an annual award chosen by readers of ... Read more 
Jamul Casino Rebranding Name as Partnership Ends with Penn National03.01.2018 - Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego is now named Jamul Casino after ending partnership with Penn National ... Read more
Celebrate Barona's New "Welcome Home" Expansion03.01.2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Barona is giving out 5X Points all day long in March in celebration of its recent expansion. ... Read more
Chumash Casino Hotels Win AAA Four Diamond Awards 02.08.2018 - The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel and Solvang's Hotel Corque have been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award. This is the 14th year in a row ... Read more 
Viejas Opens New Willows Hotel & Spa02.01.2018 - Viejas Casino & Resort opened its new luxury tower, Willows Hotel & Spa, January 31, 2018, as the third phase of its latest development plans ... Read more
Agua Caliente is Expanding Across Coachella Valley01.31.2018 - The plans have been announced. Expansion projects will be taking place at three casino properties that are owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. ... Read more
Spotlight 29 Casino breaks ground on outdoor event center01.30.2018 - Spotlight 29 Casino is adding to the growing list of casinos in Southern California that are undergoing expansion projects. ... Read more
Sycuan resort expansion opening in early 201901.24.2018 - Over 700 new jobs will be created by the Sycuan Casino expansion project. The announcement was made on Wednesday. Additional employees will be needed to fulfill positions in both ... Read more
Agua Caliente plan Cathedral City casino01.24.2018 - Downtown Cathedral City could be the location for a new gaming and entertainment venue. Plans for the project were announced on Tuesday by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. ... Read more
Ridgecrest Indian Casino Update01.16.2018 - Comments from the public have been collected and now are being considered over the proposed $29 million Ridgecrest casino. The casino will be owned by the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe ... Read more
Valley View Casino will add 40,000 square-feet01.12.2018 - The period for public comment has started for the Valley View Casino expansion proposal. Comments will be available to be made for 30 days. The casino is owned by the San Pasqual Band ... Read more
Pala Casino opens Bar Meets Grill"01.02.2018 - The new Bar Meets Grill has opened at the Pala Casino Spa & Resort. The dining venue originally was known as CAVE before undergoing a rebranding. Bar Meets Grill offers both lunch and dinner. ... Read more
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