The tribe announced the project in April 2000, prompted by passage of an Native American gaming-ballot initiative. The resort-casino was slated for completion in late 2002 and set to include 2,000 slot machines, 70 card tables, seven restaurants and a 250-room hotel.
The 285-acre site overlooks Lake Wohlford near Valley Center. The resort was also to include a winery, a golf course, horse trails and a campground. The estimated cost started a $180 million and later ballooned to $230 million. The tribe opened a $40-million interim casino six months ago.
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