My friends headed right for the penny games like most players and I headed out looking for the video poker. I had never been so I thought, sure why not. I had company in town and they suggested playing at Valley View Casino one afternoon. I advised him I thought they were lacking their own responsibility in enforcement of irresponsible persons.I realize that video poker is not a huge draw at casinos anymore, but I enjoy playing it. His response was that that is why they have th epolicy in place, not to penalize but to deter others. As per my nature, I challenged this with the information I received earlier.I stated they were penalizing responsible adults and parents rather than doing enforcement with policies. I reminded him that almost every other casino in the state allow children when accompanied to their restaurants by an adult. He advised me children were not allowed due to liquor sold. I explained our disappointment and were advised the policy was changed a couple years ago due to parents leaving their children unattended and rummaging through the buffet unsupervised. We arrived after our 5 hr drive and were advised that they would NOT allow my grandson in to the restaurant as all areas were 21 and over. Well we drove from Canada, via Arizona and came here with my father ( am writing this) fiance and 6 yr old son on my fathers recommendation of the buffet. Otherwise do Pala or Harah's in the area. It is only worth the drive for the 'free' lobster buffet. Overall compared to the other Indian casinos in So Cal, I would rate it as average and nothing special. I decided not to gamble here as I have heard that the slots are tight. The crowd was mostly dead and did not respond much to the music. They have live music in the bar area but the stage is very small. I think the buffet at the two other casinos in the area is better. The highlight is of course the lobster but they only give you one tail at a time.

I found the food choices to be somewhat limited.

You get a free lobster buffet when you join their players club. It was nice not to have any kids around for a change. The drive from Riverside County takes you through mountains. It is easier to reach from San Diego than it is from Riverside County. This casino is a long way from the freeway.

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