asino-goers in San Diego who don't feel like taking the four-and-a-half hour trek up I-15 to Las Vegas have a lot of very good options right in the neighborhood. San Diego County's Indian casinos offer entertainment and amenities that are comparable to almost anything you'll find on "The Strip," plus you can get a few extra chips with the gas money you save. Here they are:

BARONA VALLEY RANCH
RESORT & CASINO
Owned by the Barona band of Mission Indians, the casino features 2,000 slot machines and 50 game tables. Barona also features a hotel, spa, golf and fine dining.
1932 Wildcat Canyon Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
1-888-7-BARONA
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GOLDEN ACORN CASINO
Owned by the Campo band of Kumeyaay Indians, Golden Acorn has 750 slot machines and variety of table card games.
1800 Golden Acorn Way
Campo, CA 91906
1-866-7WINBIG
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HARRAH'S RINCON CASINO & RESORT
Owned by the Rincon San Luiseño Band of Mission Indians, the casino has 1,600 slot machines, 46 game tables, as well as a separate poker room. Harrah's features a hotel, live entertainment and fine dining.
777 Harrah's Rincon Way
Valley Center, CA 92082
(760) 751-3100
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PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO
Owned by Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, the casino features 2,000 slot machines, 60 gaming tables, a bingo room, and a 17-table poker room. Pechanga also features a hotel, fine dining, and live entertainment.
45000 Pechanga Parkway
(Formerly Pala Road)
Temecula, CA 92592
1-888-PECHANGA
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PALA CASINO, RESORT, SPA
Owned by the Pala band of Mission Indians, Pala Casino features 2,250 slot machines, 85 game tables, and a high-limit card game room. Pala also features a hotel, spa, fine dining and live entertainment.
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059
1-877-WIN-PALA (946-7252)
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CASINO PAUMA
The more casual Casino Pauma is the only Indian casino that offers craps and roulette. The casino also offers dining and entertainment.
777 Pauma Reservation Road
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
1-877-687-2862
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SYCUAN RESORT & CASINO
Owned by the Sycuan band of Kumeyaay Indians, the casino has 2,000 slot machines, 60 game tables, off-track betting, a huge bingo room, and a high-stakes poker room. Sycuan also offers fine dining, live entertainment and accommodations at the Singing Hills Country Club Resort.
5469 Casino Way
El Cajon, CA 92019
1-800-2-SYCUAN
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VALLEY VIEW CASINO
Owned by the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, "the neighborhood casino" features 1,100 slot machines, blackjack, 3-card poker and 12 game tables.
16300 Nyemii Pass Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082
866-VIEW-WIN
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VIEJAS CASINO
Owned by the Viejas band of Kumeyaay Indians, Viejas offers 11 areas of slot machines, blackjack, a room for card gamers, a huge bingo parlor and off-track betting. There are also fine dining options, live concerts and the Viejas Outlet Center.
5000 Willows Road
Alpine, CA 91901
800-847-6537
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