California Mission Indians

Barona Resort & Casino Extends Closure to April 19

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Saturday, March 28, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Barona Band of Mission Indians is extending the closure of the Barona Resort & Casino through Sunday, April 19.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Barona Band of Mission Indians is extending the closure of the Barona Resort & Casino through Sunday, April 19.
  • All Barona staff members will continue to receive pay and benefits during this time.
  • We anxiously await the day we can welcome our staff and players back home to Barona.
  • We thank the entire Barona family, including our 3,100 Barona staff members and all of our players for their support and patience during this difficult time.

Sycuan Casino Resort's March 2020 Promotions

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan Casino Resort has several exciting property-wide promotions in March including First Friday Block Party, Spring into Winning and many more.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan Casino Resort has several exciting property-wide promotions in March including First Friday Block Party, Spring into Winning and many more.
  • Join Sycuan on Friday, March 6 for its First Friday Block Party with good food, fun promotions and free live entertainment.
  • Every Tuesday in March, Club Sycuan Members can multiply their points by participating in Sycuan's Spring into Winning promotion.
  • Sycuan also boasts a newly expanded casino floor for a total of 2,800 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options.

Jamul Casino® Celebrates 2019 as Year of Giving

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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JAMUL, Calif., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Jamul Indian Village of California and Jamul Casino welcome 2020, they are excited to recap a successful philanthropy campaign for the fall of 2019.

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  • JAMUL, Calif., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As Jamul Indian Village of California and Jamul Casino welcome 2020, they are excited to recap a successful philanthropy campaign for the fall of 2019.
  • With several events in the last two quarters of 2019, JIV and Jamul Casino capped off more than $135,000 in giving to local and national non-profits in 2019.
  • Veterans Day Jamul Casino held its third annual Veteran's Day luncheon on November 8, 2019, honoring casino team members and Jamul tribal members who have served in the military.
  • Opened in 2016, the recently rebranded Jamul Casino, located in Jamul, California, is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned entity of Jamul Indian Village of California.

Sycuan Presents $70K to 21 Charities During 2019 Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony

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Friday, December 13, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Thursday, December 12, Sycuan Casino Resort presented more than $70K to 21 different charities during its 2019 Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Thursday, December 12, Sycuan Casino Resort presented more than $70K to 21 different charities during its 2019 Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony.
  • Each December, members of the Sycuan Tribal Council and the Sycuan Executive Team individually select a charity to donate to on behalf of Sycuan.
  • The Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony has been held at Sycuan more than 10 times and has supported a variety of causes over the years ranging from social and health services to the arts and the environment.
  • "The Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony was founded in 2006 and is something we look forward to each year," said Cody J. Martinez, chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.

Jamul Casino® Revamps Loft 94, Now Offering an Asian-Inspired Experience

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
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Petell states, "The vision for the cocktails at the all-new Loft 94 was to create extraordinary combinations that not only taste outstanding, but are also visually striking and complimentary to the menu.

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  • Petell states, "The vision for the cocktails at the all-new Loft 94 was to create extraordinary combinations that not only taste outstanding, but are also visually striking and complimentary to the menu.
  • For more information about Jamul Indian Village of California, please visit jamulindianvillage.com .
  • Opened in 2016, the recently rebranded Jamul Casino, located in Jamul, California, is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned entity of Jamul Indian Village of California.
  • For more information about Jamul Casino, please visit www.jamulcasinosd.com .

Sycuan Named a 2019 Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Friday, November 22, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been named a 2019 Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been named a 2019 Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  • "We are honored to be awarded a Top Workplace in San Diego for the second consecutive year," said Cody Martinez, chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
  • Sycuan currently employs more than 2,700 team members in a variety of positions within Sycuan Casino Resort, Sycuan Square, Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan and its Tribal divisions.
  • Additionally, employees can take advantage of free transportation to and from work by using Sycuan shuttle busses throughout San Diego County.

Sycuan Casino Resort Appoints New General Manager

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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SYCUAN INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sycuan Tribal Council has appointed Robert Cinelli as the new General Manager of Sycuan Casino Resort.

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  • SYCUAN INDIAN RESERVATION, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sycuan Tribal Council has appointed Robert Cinelli as the new General Manager of Sycuan Casino Resort.
  • "The Sycuan tribe is excited to have Mr. Cinelli join our team," said Sycuan Chairman, Cody Martinez.
  • Sycuan is well positioned to be the number one casino of choice, and I look forward to being a part of that transformation."
  • The Sycuan Tribal Government operates one of the region's premier Indian gaming and resort facilities, the Sycuan Casino Resort.

National City's Lincoln Acres Elementary School Receives $5,000 Barona Education Grant for STEAM Program

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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Over the past three years, Lincoln Acres Elementary School has been developing a school-wide focus around science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM+).

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  • Over the past three years, Lincoln Acres Elementary School has been developing a school-wide focus around science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM+).
  • "The STEAM+ program at Lincoln Acres affords students a truly unique and advanced education, and I was proud to recommend the school for this grant," said Sen. Hueso.
  • "We are so thankful to Senator Ben Hueso and the Barona Band of Mission Indians forchoosing National School District for this generous grant," said Alma Sarmiento, National School District Board President.
  • Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.6 million to California schools statewide.

Sycuan Awarded Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet from San Diego Uptown News

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Friday, November 8, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet from the San Diego Community News Network's 2019 Best of Uptown San Diego.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort announced today that the organization has been awarded Best Casino and Best Casino Buffet from the San Diego Community News Network's 2019 Best of Uptown San Diego.
  • Each year, San Diego Uptown News releases the Best of Uptown San Diego issue, which puts a spotlight on those who are doing the very best in a variety of categories.
  • "We are honored to be awarded by the readers of San Diego Uptown News for the third consecutive year," said Dan Morales, vice president of marketing at Sycuan Casino Resort.
  • Additionally, Sycuan Casino Resort is celebrating 36 years in business in November by giving away over $2.5M in cash, FREEplay and prizes.

GAN Announces New Simulated Gaming Client Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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GAN plc, an award-winning developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gaming software, services and online gaming content in the United States, has agreed to supply its Simulated Gaming software to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (the Client), with new services anticipated to launch to customers in Q1 2020.

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  • GAN plc, an award-winning developer and supplier of enterprise-level B2B Internet gaming software, services and online gaming content in the United States, has agreed to supply its Simulated Gaming software to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (the Client), with new services anticipated to launch to customers in Q1 2020.
  • The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians owns and operates three locations: Agua Caliente Casino in Palm Springs, Calif.; Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif.; and Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs, Calif.
  • The agreement with GAN will enable the Client to provide an expanded suite of online gaming and services throughout the region and beyond.
  • Bill Oliver, CIO of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, commented:
    We selected GAN for its proven success in helping casino properties launch online gaming and for its ability to embed our on-property rewards program into an online experience.