“They’ve always been respectful with their growth and their prosperity and they’ve always given back, that’s a cornerstone of their culture.” “Over the years, with all the trials and tribulations that the tribe has been though, it’s kind of their time,” Dinius said. Sycuan prides itself in the millions in charitable donations it makes annually to hundreds of San Diego organizations. Martinez and Dinius credited the work of Swinerton Builders, the company that also built the new hotel towers and expanded facilities at Pechanga Resort & Casino and Viejas Casino & Resort.Īfter the topping-off ceremony, Martinez and Dinius went over to thank 400 construction workers who were being treated to a buffet lunch.ĭinius - who has been with Sycuan for 25 years, starting in the bingo hall and working his way up from slots attendant to supervisor, director and finally GM - noted that casino profits go back to both tribal members and the local community. Sycuan’s development has gone quickly, Martinez said Tuesday, reminding guests that the official groundbreaking was held in March 2017.

It’s a dynamic time for San Diego-area casinos, with an estimated $1 billion being spent on new hotels, spas, pools, restaurants, added casino space, top-to-bottom remodels, and more. Food and beverage contracts are in the process of being signed with “some really iconic brands locally here in San Diego,” Dinius said.Those rooms are actually 1,600-square-foot high-roller suites.A small reconfiguration of the hotel has added two additional rooms, bringing the total to 302, from the previously announced 300.

A completion date for the resort has been set for March 2019.

On Tuesday, several new details emerged about the new project, including:

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