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US – Hollywood Casino Jamul moves a step closer in San Diego
By Phil - 8 August 2016
The opening of the US$400m Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego in California is now very much on the cards with Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. singing a tribal-state Gaming Compact between the State of California and the Jamul Indian Village of California.
The three-story casino will be developed by Penn National Gaming on the tribe’s reservation. The approximately 200,000 square feet casino will feature more than 1,700 slot machines, 43 live table games, and multiple restaurants, bars and lounges, as well as an underground parking structure with approximately 1,900 spaces.
“JIV is very grateful to Governor Brown for making this agreement possible. The compact creates an economic environment that allows the Tribe to transition to self-sufficiency and to contribute to other Tribes, the community and local government,” said Jamul Indian Village Chairwoman Erica Pinto. The compact term is 25 years and, among other things, includes contributions to protect wildlife and habitat.
The compact also provides incentives that will allow the Tribe to continue to partner with and invest in the local community. “Through this compact, JIV reaffirms its commitment to working with the County on fire service, law enforcement and road improvements,” said Chairwoman Pinto. “The Tribe also seeks to develop projects designed to preserve historical buildings, landmarks and objects of cultural significance that provide a mutual benefit to the Tribe and the local community.”
JIV has persevered for more than 15 years to develop this casino project on its federally recognized reservation in East County, San Diego. Through the resilience of tribal elders, tribal council and partners, Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego is expected to open this summer and the Tribe looks forward to being able to improve the health, safety and general welfare of its members.
