Soboba Casino
BOTTOM PAYLINE: Playing at Soboba is worth the drive!
Address:
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23333 Soboba Rd.San Jacinto, CA, 92581
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Telephone: |
(951) 665-1000 |
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Map & Directions: |
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| Casino Size: | 85,117 sq. ft. |
| Slots: | 2,000 |
| Tables: | 20 |
| Restaurants: | 2 |
| Hotel: | No |
| Bar Available: | No |
| Non Smoking Area: | No |
| Legal Age: | 21 & over |
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Editor review
Nice Payouts Under The Big Top
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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 Gone are the bare white walls with pipes, they've been replaced by plush new carpets, a dropped ceiling with huge wood beams, and pleasing lighting.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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| Overall rating: |
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8.9 |
| Location: |
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7.0 |
| Atmosphere: |
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9.0 |
| Hotel/Area Lodgings: |
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7.0 |
| Crowds: |
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10.0 |
| Food: |
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8.0 |
| Hospitality: |
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10.0 |
| Cashier Service: |
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9.0 |
| Waitress Service: |
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8.0 |
| Maintenance: |
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9.0 |
| Cleanliness: |
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9.0 |
| Air Quality: |
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8.0 |
| Parking Lot: |
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9.0 |
| Players Club: |
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10.0 |
| Promotions: |
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10.0 |
| Table Games: |
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8.0 |
| Slot Variety: |
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10.0 |
| Slot Availability: |
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10.0 |
| Slot Service: |
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9.0 |
| Slot Payback: |
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10.0 |
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User reviews
Soboba stinks
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Iam a regular at Soboba, because it is close to home. There are no restaurants currently, just snack bars. The payback is terrible, ever since they got new machines, all the locals are complaining cause you can't win anything. The waitress service is bad since they have cut back on their staff. There are no $2.00 beers, it is 3.25 a beer. The smoke in the air is bad, the non-smoking room is in the back and it is always packed. The promotions are terrible, they go by your slot play, if you spend the bucks then you get the best promos. The contests now go by your slot play. Very few freebies anymore. They are bussing in guests from all over, at night it gets really rowdy there..Not always a safe environment. I saw cockroaches clawling on the wall there so I do not eat there anymore. The players club employees try but half the time they do not know the details about the promotions. I wish I lived closer to a better casino.. Am saving to go to Vegas...
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Exile
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
The atmosphere was nice and I really enjoyed my time at the Casino and hopefull I am invited back soon.
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there could be better parking
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
over all i love saboba
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Left much to be desired
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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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Soboba casino
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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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Details for Soboba Casino
Address:
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23333 Soboba Rd.San Jacinto, CA, 92581
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Telephone: |
(951) 665-1000 |
Website: |
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Map & Directions: |
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| Casino Size: | 85,117 sq. ft. |
| Slots: | 2,000 |
| Tables: | 20 |
| Restaurants: | 2 |
| Hotel: | No |
| Bar Available: | No |
| Non Smoking Area: | No |
| Legal Age: | 21 & over |
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