Right now, a Nielsen study shows they're just the 3rd-most popular casino in the area. There are now 12 major casinos in the county, and seven of them have already done major renovations or non-gaming related expansions since 2010. In addition to the brand-new Hollywood Casino in Jamul, which opened last year, Sycuan is seeing increased competition across San Diego County.
That's never been more true in San Diego. 'You need to have those non-gaming amenities.' 'It's something that's become indicative of casino environments in general,' says Sycuan Casino General Manager John Dinius.
The $226 million project is scheduled to open in 2019. The new facility will also have a pool complex, with separate adult and children's pools and a lazy river. It will also include a spa and fitness center. Sycuan plans to add a 12-story, 300-room hotel that will feature 50 suites and at least seven new restaurants. The new addition will focus on non-gaming amenities, turning the casino into more of a Las Vegas-style resort. (KGTV) - Sycuan Casino will break ground Tuesday on one of the biggest expansions in the venue's facility.
