Ramping up to the grand opening, Sycuan has been in full-on hiring mode since September, when it started holding job fairs to fill an estimated 700 new positions. In addition to the Clique-operated bars and restaurants, Sycuan is adding a 12-story, 302-room hotel tower, a spa, pool complex with lazy river, fast-casual eateries and more. Its March opening represents the biggest casino development project of 2019, followed by the expected July completion of Valley View Casino & Hotel’s $50 million expansion and remodeling.
The glitzy amenities are part of a $260 million expansion that will elevate Sycuan - which began as a modest bingo parlor in 1983 - to the already-crowded tier of Vegas-style destination casino resorts in the region. … Guests are going to love the unique vision for these spaces.” Sycuan general manager John Dinius said the collaboration with Clique on Bull & Bourbon steakhouse, Elicit Bar & Lounge and Retreat Pool and Cabanas will “create venues true to San Diego.
