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SIoboba Tribe Breaks Ground for Replacement Casino and Resort
n 1983 the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians of San Jacinto cautiously ventured into Indian Gaming with humble beginnings: a simple bingo hall in a temporary sprung structure and pre-fabricated trailer. On
th
Tuesday, February 28 , after years of struggles and challenges, legal battles and negotiations, changes
and building, the Soboba Tribe and casino management proudly broke ground to mark the beginning of the construction of a modern, permanent casino resort.
Tribal Council Chairman Scott Cozart, Vice- Chair Isaiah Vivanco, Tribal Administrator Michael Castello, Treasurer Kelli Hurtado, and Sergeant at Arms Rose Salgado, along with other Soboba tribal members, administrators, San Jacinto and corporate o cials, casino management and team members, as well as hundreds of invited guests came to witness the historic occasion.
e Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians celebrated the o cial ground breaking of the new property on the corner of Lake Park Drive and Soboba Road with an invitation-only ceremony. e new casino resort will be located just a few miles from the current Soboba Casino and is expected to be completed in 16 to 18 months.
e expanded gaming, hospitality and entertainment complex will feature an 83,500
Valley View Casino & Hotel Celebrates 16th Birthday in April
square foot casino oor with 2,000 slot machines and 24 table games, surrounded by eateries, bars, a sports lounge, a high-limit room and many other indoor and outdoor amenities. e new state-of-the art hotel will feature over 200 rooms and suites.
According to General Manager Scott Sirois, who has been tasked to oversee the project, the future casino resort’s guests will arrive at a hotel with spectacular amenities and sumptuous suites, modern technology and a few surprises. e surprise extra touches will be a rst for the Inland Empire and possibly the nation.
e new facility will generate hundreds of new job opportunities and millions of dollars of economic stimulus for the local community. During the ground-breaking event, Scott Miller,
Soboba Tribal Council Chairman Scott Cozart, Vice Chair Isaiah Vivanco, Treasurer Kelli Hurtado and Sergeant at Arms Rose Salgado in the ground-breaking ceremony.
Mayor of San Jacinto, issued a heartfelt vow of support and approval to the Soboba Tribe.
“Long after all of us are gone, your legacy will go on. is center will become the diamond of this valley,
a place to enjoy, refresh and relax. You are helping ful ll the purpose of this valley, for people to get away and rejuvenate their souls,” Mr. Miller said.
alley View Casino & Hotel is turning 16 years old on Tuesday, April 18th, and they’re celebrating all “We sincerely thank our loyal guests and our month long with the loyal guests that have made them San Diego’s Favorite® casino. Since opening dedicated team members who go above and its doors in 2001, over 35 million guests have visited the casino, and they are proud to continue to beyond every day for making these past 16 years
o er Southern Californians an exciting getaway for gaming, dining and lodging, each and every day.
so incredible,” said Bruce Howard, General Manager of Valley View Casino & Hotel. “Our guests and team members are what make us San Diego’s Favorite casino, which is why we are o ering so many new and exciting ways for our guests to win while celebrating this special month with us. We look forward to many more
years together to come.”
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“FAct of Green” for Earth Day
or 47 years, Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd, has inspired individuals and organizations worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. In celebration of
Earth Day, perform an “act of green” and recycle your copy of the Southern California Gaming GuideTM at the end of every month. Just this simple e ort can make a di erence. e Southern California Gaming GuideTM is printed on 100% recycled paper, using soy-based inks, so help us recycle our print further every month.
And check out the Earth Day Celebration at Sycuan Casino. If bingo is your game, don’t miss the Sycuan Bingo Earth Day Giveaway on Saturday,
nd
April 22 , in all sessions, with a Special Gift with initial buy-in—while
supplies last. Bring in your empty daubers and receive a brand new one. A maximum of two daubers will be honored. ere is no limit on empty daubers. Check with your favorite casino for more Earth Day celebrations.
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