Southern California has been a hotbed of casino competition for at least the last 10 years. Gaming revenue has grown at a higher rate in California over the past few years during 2016-2017, it increased 7.3 percent, versus 3.9 percent nationally. While individual tribes do not release information on their annual revenue, the most recent figures compiled by the National Indian Gaming Commission show that gambling in California is booming, bringing in $9 billion during fiscal year 2016-2017, or more than a quarter of the $32.4 billion total revenue nationwide.
'That is a hallmark of Sycuan - giving back,' the mayor said. 'This economic self-sufficiency brings benefits to the entire region,' Faulconer said, adding that the tribe should be recognized for its prolific philanthropy.
