The Karuk Tribe of California plans to employ more than 200 people at its first casino.

The tribe has spent nearly a decade trying to gain approval for the casino. Word finally came on Monday with a new Indian lands determination from the National Indian Gaming Commission.

"We believe this will provide critically needed jobs and business revenues to the area for Indians and non-Indians alike," council member Dora Bernal told The Siskiyou Daily News.

The tribe is still working on the details of the casino, Bernal said.

Get the Story:
Casino Expected To Revive Siskiyou County Economy (KDRV-TV 4/11)
Karuk casino OKed for Yreka (The Siskiyou Daily News 4/11)

NIGC Indian Lands Determination:
April 9, 2012 | October 12, 2004

Related Stories:
NIGC releases Indian lands determination for Karuk casino (4/11)