Caesars thought they had a done deal to build and manage a casino for the Pauma band of Mission tribe in northern San Diego County but it appears to have died--due to the merger? Not clear but other casino operators are now making overtures to the tribe including Hard Rock.

Las Vegas Review/Journal site:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-25-Wed-2004/business/24615377.html