Pechanga Resort Casino

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A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 828 have reviewed the Pechanga Resort & Casino, giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5. Pechanga Resort Casino cancels all concerts till 2021. Pechanga Resort Casino has cancelled or all live concerts and large events through the end of the year as a precautionary step to protect guests against the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerts that are booked for 2020 will be rescheduled with new dates in 2021. The Pechanga Resort and Casino has the largest casino floor in California totaling 188,000 sq ft. The casino features over 5,000 slot machines, 158 table games, a non-smoking poker room with 38 tables, and an ultra-modern, 700-seat bingo facility. 20+ Hourly $1,200 Jackpot Winners; 11 $1M+ Jackpot Winners. Owned by the Luiseno Indians, the Pechanga Resort and Casino opened their doors in 2002 as the largest resort/casino on the West Coast. Built right in the heart of the Sounthern California Wine Country, Pechanga offers a wide variety of amenities to make this an amazing experience for the whole family. The history of this casino began in 2002 when the original Pechanga Resort & Casino opened its doors for the first time. The original casino included the main floor, a 1,200-seat showroom, a 14-story hotel, a massive convention center, and the Eagle’s Nest Lounge. However, 2004 saw the casino undergo a 100,000 ft.² expansion.

The Pechanga Resort & Casino is a Native American casino on the Pechanga Indian Reservation adjacent to the city of Temecula, California. Pechanga Resort & Casino is the largest casino in the state of California, with over 4,500 slot machines and approximately 200,000 sq ft (19,000 m²) of gaming space.^[1][2]

History[edit]

On June 24, 2002, the $262 million Pechanga Resort & Casino opened its doors. The resort, which was designed to highlight the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians' culture, included an 85,000 sq ft (7,900 m²) casino, 1,200-seat showroom, 515,000 sq ft (47,800 m²), 14-story (522-room) hotel and 38,800 sq ft (3,600 m²) convention center, 200-seat cabaret lounge, Eagle's Nest Lounge and seven restaurants.

In November 2004, a 100,000 sq ft (9,300 m²) expansion was opened, adding additional gaming space, a high-limit gaming area, a food court area, a 54-table poker room and Kelsey's, a sports-themed restaurant.

Guests must be at least 21 to gamble on the property; the age limit was raised in 2003 from 18.^[3]

Casino[edit]

The Pechanga Resort & Casino has the largest casino floor in California totaling 188,000 sq ft (17,500 m²), larger than the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.^[4] It features more than 5,000 Vegas-style slot machines, a non-smoking casino floor area with 460+ slot machines, 164 table games, a non-smoking poker room with 43 tables, an off-track betting facility, an ultra-modern, 700-seat bingo facility, a 14,700 sq ft (1,370 m²) High Limit Gaming Area with High Limit Salon, and private gaming rooms.

Hotel[edit]

The Pechanga Hotel includes 1,085 guest rooms and suites as well as a sun deck with a swimming pool complex, a poolside bar with food service, three retail shops, and a Spa.

Spa Pechanga[edit]

In December 2017, Spa Pechanga opened a standalone, luxury two-level spa totaling 25,000 square feet and featuring 17 treatment rooms. The spa incorporates Native American healing botanicals into all of their treatments. Guests can book massages, facials, body treatments, hair and nail salon appointments, wellness visits and personal fitness and yoga coaching sessions at Spa Pechanga.

Restaurants[edit]

Pechanga has 20 bars and restaurants on its property.^[5]

Sports[edit]

Journey at Pechanga[edit]

The golf course, Journey at Pechanga, opened in August 2008, and the clubhouse opened in November.

In November 2008, a 62,000 sq ft (5,800 m²) clubhouse was opened. Journey was rated as the 4th 'Best New Course You Can Play' by Golf Magazine in the January 2009 issue.^[6] With the addition of Journey at Pechanga, the resort’s 146-acre (0.59 km²) footprint (including the facility, RV park, parking lots, and structures) has more than tripled to 445 acres (1.80 km²).

Live action sporting events[edit]

Pechanga Resort & Casino hosts live action sporting events such as Bellator MMA, professional boxing aired live on networks such as HBO and FOX and Muay Thai Kickboxing.^[7][8]

Entertainment[edit]

The Pechanga Showroom Theater, a 1,200-seat venue, has hosted Broadway musicals and headline musical acts, including Journey, Lita Ford, Warrant, Dirty Heads, Live (band), Collective Soul, Blues Traveler, Skid Row, 311 (band), Backstreet Boys, Bob Dylan, Carrie Underwood, The Fab Four (tribute), magician David Copperfield, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, and many foreign artists such as Hong Jin-young.^[9]

Other entertainment venues at Pechanga include the Pechanga Comedy Club; the Cabaret Lounge; and Eagle’s Nest Lounge, located on the top floor of the original hotel tower.

Meeting and convention space[edit]

Meeting space at the facility consists of 274,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space (100,000 square feet indoors and 174,500 square feet outdoors).^[10] This includes the 40,000 sq. ft. Pechanga Summit event center, an entire suite of breakout rooms on the resort's 2nd floor, a 22,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom, a huge outdoor event lawn, The Cove, Journey's End golf course clubhouse (which is very popular for weddings), and the rooftop Eagle's Nest nightclub/lounge and Eagle's View Ballroom.

Pechanga RV Resort[edit]

The adjacent Pechanga RV Resort features 210 sites.^[11]

Economic impact[edit]

Pechanga Resort & Casino is the Temecula Valley's largest employer with nearly 5,000 employees, and the second-largest private employer in Riverside County, behind grocery store chain, Stater Bros.^[12]

References[edit]

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3. ^'Minimum Gambling Age of California Casinos'. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
4. ^http://www.travelgolf.com/articles/san-diego-california-golf-13545.htm
5. ^https://www.pechanga.com/eat
6. ^Bradley Aidan (2009). 'The top ten new golf courses you can play'. Archived from the original on 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
7. ^'CBS Sports pro boxing puts championships on the line at Pechanga Resort & Casino'. iesportsnet.com. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
8. ^'Bellator MMA returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino'. pe.com. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
9. ^Hong, Jin-young (12 January 2019). 'hongjinyoung 홍진영 on Instagram:'. instagram (in Korean). sambahong. LA콘서트 끝 3천석 넘게 객석 가득 채워주신 여러분들 정말 너무너무 감사합니당^^ 저도 너무 행복하게 공연한거같아요☺️공연 마무리 셀카는 고생많이한 #잘태 #문재 #수지 #윤선 #예슬 #선영언니 #타이니오빠 함께ㅋㅋㅋ 여러분!! 오늘 #미우새 하는날이라면서용? #속닥속닥 이따봐요오옹 하뚜
10. ^http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/casinos/sd-et-casinos-expansions-20171203-story.html
11. ^https://www.pechanga.com/uploads/assets/RV-Pechanga-Map-v9-150-2018.pdf
12. ^Lallu Akso (2009-12-09). 'Pechanga Casino and Its Amenities'. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2010-01-18.

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Pechanga Resort & Casino is one of the largest tribal casinos in the entire country, and the largest in California. Located in Temecula, California, it offers games, tons of restaurants, a spa, and even an RV park. Below, we will further explain the full experience Pechanga has to offer.

Pechanga Casino Fact Table

Games You Can Find At Pechanga

Pechanga has the largest casino floor in all of California, featuring over 4,500 slot machines.

Slots

The casino is always adding new slot machines while continuing to offer many classic favorites. Slots enthusiasts will find plenty of games to appreciate during their time at the casino.

Table Games

Not counting poker, there are a total of 154 table games available. Some of these include old favorites like Three Card or Crazy 4 Poker, but you can find plenty of other table games such as:

• Pai Gow
• Royal Flush Blackjack
• Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em
• Let It Ride
• Roulette
• Baccarat
• Craps (including variations that offer up to five times normal odds)

There are 46 distinct tables from which to choose.

Poker

For those who prefer poker, you’ll be pleased to know that favorite poker varieties, like No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em and Omaha Hi-Lo, are both offered at Pechanga.

There are daily tournaments on Mondays through Thursdays, plus Friday and Saturday morning tournaments. Other seasonal or yearly tournaments pop up here and there, as well. On top of potential game winnings, when you play, you’ll also be automatically entered for several promotions and special jackpots.

Even better, Pechanga offers private cash games and private tournaments. To do so, you’ll need to reserve the space ahead of time. Alternatively, you can hire poker instructors from Pechanga to teach you how to become an expert.

Pechanga Casino Bus Schedule

Bingo

If you’re in the mood for other types of games, be sure to check out Pechanga’s Bingo Hall. The Bingo Hall features enough seating for up to 700 people, plus a selection of amenities so you’re always comfortable. There are matinee and evening sessions and special Sunday Mega Matinees, which have opportunities to earn even more money. Themed Bingo nights are also pretty common, like Taco Tuesdays.

High Stakes Gaming

A special 14,000 ft.² high limit area is a perfect spot if you prefer high-stakes wagering. There are over 200 slot and video poker games in this area, plus a secluded cash cage that gives you added privacy when collecting your winnings. This high limit section features its own amenities and a special theme.

Off-Track Betting For Horse Races

Lastly, Pechanga offers off-track horse race betting. You’ll be able to enjoy live satellite racing action on six days throughout the week. Iconic California tracks stream their races directly to Pechanga. There are 72 seats in total and 22 flatscreen TVs. Betting here is an excellent alternative if you can’t make it to a race track in time for a big race.

Check out our Guide To California Tribal Casinos.

Events And Experience At Pechanga Casino

Pechanga is an incredibly popular casino, not only for its variety of games but for the events it hosts throughout the year. The casino has a ton of event space, including a full concert hall, a comedy club, and a boxing ring.

The Pechanga Theater hosts regional and world-famous concerts and other performers. The Pechanga Summit is perfect for hosting conferences or business conventions, but must be reserved in advance.

Dining

There are also plenty of places to eat at this phenomenal resort. In fact, there are more places to eat here at almost any other California casino. Available eateries include:

• Pechanga Café, an American restaurant
• Blazing Noodles, which serves Thai and Chinese food
• Blends, a wine bar that also serves coffee and tea
• Bamboo, a pan-Asian and Chinese restaurant
• Temptations Food Walk, an elegant food court
• Round Bar, one of the best bars in the area
• Umi Sushi and Oyster Bar
• Corner Bar, another excellent place to grab a bite and a drink
• Lobby Bar and Grill, which also hosts live entertainment and comedy from time to time
• A buffet that serves food from a variety of countries
• Journey’s End, another American restaurant

Pechanga includes one of the most luxurious hotels and spot experiences, as well. It’s an all-inclusive resort, not just a gaming casino.

Pechanga Casino History

Pechanga operates within the same legal jurisdiction as other Indian casinos throughout California. The casino stands on sovereign tribal ground, which is not subject to state law, so it can legally offer a wide range of gambling activities.

The history of this casino began in 2002 when the original Pechanga Resort & Casino opened its doors for the first time. The original casino included the main floor, a 1,200-seat showroom, a 14-story hotel, a massive convention center, and the Eagle’s Nest Lounge.

However, 2004 saw the casino undergo a 100,000 ft.² expansion. This added even more gaming space and the above-mentioned high limit gaming area, plus the food court. The poker room was also added during this time.

Pechanga Casino FAQ

You have to be 21-years-old to enter. This is because the alcohol is readily available, and casino operators don’t want underage adults drinking on their premises. From 2002-2003, the age restriction was 18-years-old, but this has been amended.

Pechanga Rv Resort

You can use self-parking structures toward the north and east sides of the property. Alternatively, valet parking is available for a fee.

It’s a separate parking area that allows RV owners to come to the casino without having to store their large vehicles off-site. Guests can even stay in their RVs instead of the hotel and still enjoy the rest of the casino experience.

The National Indian Gaming Commission regulates gambling at this and all other Indian casinos in California.