Pala Band breaks ground on $170 million expansion and renovation project at casino

Monday, October 23, 2017  

The Pala Band of Mission Indians broke ground, literally, on a $170 million expansion and renovation of its casino in southern California.

Chairman Robert Smith drove the excavator himself as the tribe embarked on the project at the Pala Casino Resort and Spa. The facility will see a new hotel tower with 348 rooms, a four-pool and entertainment complex, a larger parking garage and a complete "refresh" of the interior and exterior furnishings and surroundings.

“Our ability to exponentially expand and refresh Pala Casino Spa & Resort is a true testament to, not only the growth of Pala, but also to the thriving economy and the continued strength of the gaming industry in California,” Chairman Robert Smith said in a press release on October 17. “This is a significant milestone for our tribe and we look forward to continuing to exceed the expectations of our loyal patrons.”