Six Southern California gaming tribes will between them create 6,000 jobs as a byproduct of one of the biggest expansions of casinos in the Golden State since tribal gaming was enshrined in the state constitution in 1999.
The Union-Tribune reported last week on expansion projects by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Barona Band of Mission Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, and Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
The first is the Viejas Band, which was due to open a new hotel tower February 1—with 750 new employees.
Pechanga is hiring 750 for its $300 million expansion, including a 568-room hotel that will hold a grand opening next month.
Also opening in February is the Barona Band’s expansion of its Barona Resort and Casino.
In 2019 the Pala Band’s $170 million expansion of its Pala Casino & Resort will bear fruit and create an estimated 200 jobs. Also next year the Sycuan Band’s $226 million project that includes a 300-room hotel, will open, putting 700 people to work.
The San Pasqual Band just announced, but hasn’t broke ground on, a $50 million expansion of Valley View Casino and Hotel. This will create 80 new jobs.
