The $125 million Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort is a Las Vegas-quality entertainment destination in Southern California. Working with the Rincon Tribal organization and maneuvering through sovereign nation mandates, W.E. O’Neil Construction Co. turned over the permanent casino and hotel in time for opening day festivities on Aug. 8.

Located 25 minutes north of San Diego, Harrah’s features a 201-room, 3-star, all-suite hotel, a 45,000-sq.-ft. casino with 1,500 slot machines and 32 table games and six restaurants. The four-story hotel has a laid-back, tropical theme, with high-end finishes in each suite. Extensive site work included a road widening package, sewage treatment plant, pool area, interior courtyards and surface parking for 4,500 cars.

Quotable:

“The Harrah’s Rincon casino development program has been in the works now for nearly three years and has included three significant projects, all of which were very successful and overcame many challenges.

“This success is in large part due to the W.E. O’Neil Construction team, with whom we have enjoyed a partnership from day one. They should be commended for their work ethic, maintaining a good attitude in difficult times, and staying focused on customer service. Congratulations to the WEO gang for a job well done, and for the ongoing work at Rincon.”

Norm Nelms, director of design and construction,
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort

Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort, Valley Center Owner: Harrah’s Entertainment, San Luiseno, Rincon Indians (John Currier, tribal chairman) Architect: Paul Steelman Co. General contractor: W.E. O’Neil Construction Co. of California W.E. O’Neil Team: Rich Erickson, Brian Ramsay, Len Smith, Terry Gocken, Mike Rable, John Finn, Mike Hartman, Neil Scotten, Gavin Thomas, Jimmy Tan, Rich Davey, Ryan Jones Entry submitted by: W.E. O’Neil Construction