The Pauma Band of Mission Indians is scaling back plans for its new casino resort.
The $300 million project originally called for a 23-story hotel, a gaming floor and an outdoor amphitheater. In response to local concerns, the tribe will build a 19-story hotel, reduce the size of the gaming floor and eliminate the amphitheater.
The tribe also agreed to fund road improvements and additional law enforcement and to use less water.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut is financing the project. The original Casino Pauma opened in 2001.
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