He would listen to his brother, who worked there as a slot technician. And every morning, he would see or hear what seemed to him be yet another example of Pechanga’s growth. Alex Peña was destined to work at Pechanga, whether he realized it or not.Īnd yes, like many people who eventually find their way to their true way, it took him a while to recognize.Įvery morning, on his way to Casino Pauma – where he worked as a server and lead server trainer while going to school for a business degree at Palomar College – Peña would drive past Pechanga.