Soboba Casino

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Address & Telephone: 23333 Soboba Rd. San Jacinto, CA 92581 (866) 4-SOBOBA (951) 665-1000
http://www.soboba.net
Casino Size: 85,117 sq. ft.
Slots: 2000
Tables: 20
Restaurants: 2
Hotel: No
Bar Available: Yes
Spa: No
Non Smoking Area: Yes
Legal Age: 21 & over

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BOTTOM PAYLINE: Playing at Soboba is worth the drive!

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Overall rating		8.9
Location		7.0
Atmosphere		9.0
Hotel/Area Lodgings		7.0
Crowds		10.0
Food		8.0
Hospitality		10.0
Cashier Service		9.0
Waitress Service		8.0
Maintenance		9.0
Cleanliness		9.0
Air Quality		8.0
Parking Lot		9.0
Players Club		10.0
Promotions		10.0
Table Games		8.0
Slot Variety		10.0
Slot Availability		10.0
Slot Service		9.0
Slot Payback		10.0

THE DRIVE: Well, it's not pretty, folks, I'll admit that. From Los Angeles, the best route is to take the 60 East towards Riverside. On a clear day you may catch a glimpse of a snow capped Mount Baldy, but most times the view is limited by smog and strip malls. In Riverside, Exit Gilman Springs road (alternate route is the Ramona Expressway). Here's where it gets interesting. You'll toodle down a two lane road for about 20 minutes, passing deserted paint-ball arenas and lots of dusty fields covered with tire tracks from off-roading enthusiasts. Keep going! Suddenly, you'll see a strange sort of landscaped village with a castle theme and a huge pirate ship. After doing some internet research, I've come to learn this is a complex owned by the Scientologists, WOW! You don't see that every day. Follow the signs and you'll soon be on the main road to Soboba Casino. They've even put in a brand new casino sign over the road to let you know you're about to have fun!

THE PARKING: A vast parking lot, but no covered parking. If you don't want to walk, they do have a valet and little golf cart shuttles.

THE CASINO: Soboba is one of the few remaining CA Casinos that is still made up of "tents" - three to be exact. But, they do fit 2000 slots and over 20 tables so you can imagine how big they are. Until this year, the atmosphere of Soboba was charmingly "rustic" if you're used to high end casinos. Not anymore. When I visited this November, I was pleasantly surprised to see they'd totally remodeled the entire interior! Gone are the bare white walls with pipes, they've been replaced by plush new carpets, a dropped ceiling with huge wood beams, and pleasing lighting. Each of the tents now serves as it's own aptly named room, with the last room being completely devoted to NON-SMOKING. In fact, it seems the ventilation is much better throughout the casino in general.

As far as playing, I love Soboba slots. I love the variety and I love the payouts. And you can play A LONG TIME. I have won more small/medium jackpots there than almost anywhere else. The biggest downside has been the atmosphere, which has been much improved due to remodeling. They've also added quite a few more tables in the second room.

PROMO NOTE: Soboba has $1000 giveaways and other events going on most evenings. Why let the locals win all that money? Put your name in the raffle and your card in the machine!

THE FOOD: They've swapped out their old steakhouse with the new "Manhattan At Soboba" Delicatessen, Restaurant & Bakery which I'll try the next time I visit. I was concerned about them removing the hot dog stand in the front, but was relieved to find they'd moved it to a bigger and better space. After a few hours of playing, Soboba hot dogs are the bomb!

LODGINGS: Unfortunately, there are no lodgings at the casino and it's 20 minute drive back to civilization. However, once back on the 60 freeway (or the 10) there are plenty of Holiday Inn Express type hotels if you're tired.

THE STAFF: Friendly and local. The kind of vibe where it feels like everyone knows (and likes!) each other.

THE ODDS: With a bankroll averaging $300, I have almost always left even or a little bit up at Soboba. The few times I left down, I think I had too many $2 beers and lost my sense of gambling judgement :)

THE PAYLINE: If you're feeling adventurous, the drive to Soboba can give you more bang for your buck.

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Last updated: Saturday, 24 November 2007

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

there could be better parking, Monday, 11 August 2008

Written by mrroderick9 - View all my reviews - Top 50 Reviewer

over all i love saboba

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Left much to be desired, Sunday, 10 August 2008

Written by annalov - View all my reviews - Top 50 Reviewer

I went around 9PM Sat. night. I figured it would be hoppin, and hopefully the slots would be hot. NOT!
There were lots of people playing, but not hardly a bell going off the whole time.
The machines were very stingy.
I sat down at one, and a woman came over who works there. Apparently, someone had pushed the 'Change' button before I sat down.
She warned me to "Watch the change button".
Not friendly, and barely courteous.
That was the only exchange I had with any employee, and I was there 3 hours.
It was fairly easy to park.
But other than that, the machines simply took took took, and the pay-offs were few and small.
I tried quite a few, and lost a bundle.
I had booked a local hotel, so I was there to make a night of it.
Sorry to say, I will not be returning.
It is my least favorite.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Soboba casino, Monday, 20 August 2007

Written by CurtMiz - View all my reviews - Top 10 Reviewer

I've only been here one time. Casino is in three sections, the last room is non-smoking. I found the casino to be somewhat dingy and smokey. Only came here because i heard they had a good players club (lots of free play). Casino is about 25 minutes off the 10 freeway. Machines didn't pay out particularly well, but maybe next trip? No parking structure, but parking lot close to casino. Did have a lot of slot machines and variety.

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