Sycuan Tribe Wants More Slot Machines

The Sycuan Indian Reservation is more than just your typical Indian reservation. Back in 1983 it was just an bingo hall, but now it is the site of hotels, golfing, boxing, etc., as well as slot machines and table games. The tribe has been able to bring in a lot of revenue through all of these other ventures, but slot machines are still their biggest money makers.

That is why the tribe is trying to get more slot machines. They currently have 2,000 slot machines and 80 table games, and are looking to add more. The tribe does not have to disclose their slot machine revenue, nor do the other tribes across the country. However, it is estimated that they bring in hundreds of millions of dollars annually from their slot machines and other holdings.

The tribe signed a compact with the governor saying that they would be able to bring in another 5,000 slot machines, if it is approved by the legislature. Governor Schwarzenegger signed the slot machine compact with the tribe last year, but it has not yet been ratified. The tribe believes that once they educate the new members of the legislature, that the slot machine compact will be approved.

They are also looking to bring in more acres into their federal trust, and expand their reservation. If that happens there is no telling how far the tribe will be able to go. Some wonder if the tribe is looking to open a second slot machine casino, but the tribe says that there are a number of things they could do with the additional land, such as more housing or resource protection.

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