It's taken more than a decade but the
Karuk Tribe has finally opened the doors to its long-awaited casino in northern California.
Tribal citizens were the first to experience the
Rain Rock Casino this past Saturday. The facility is now open to the public and a
grand opening takes place on Thursday.
The 36,000 square-foot facility features 349 slot machines, eight card tables, a stage and a restaurant, bar and cafe, Action News Now reported. It's located in Yreka.
The casino has been in the works for more than a decade. The project finally moved
forward after the
National Indian
Gaming Commission issued a favorable Indian land determination for the site
in 2012 and the state approved a Class III gaming compact in 2014. Agreements
with the local community were finalized in 2014 and 2015.
Groundbreaking took place July 2016 but rain and weather delayed
progress, according to the
tribe's update
page. An opening had been anticipated last May.
The tribe plans on expanding the facility sometime in the future. Plans call for a hotel and a larger gaming floor.
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Yreka Rain Rock Casino Now Open to the Public
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National Indian Gaming Commission Indian Lands Determinations:
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9, 2012 |
October
12, 2004
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