Picayune Rancheria Of The Chukchansi Indians

California Governor signs six tribal compacts; expansion now possible for Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino in Coarsegold

August 27, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, California

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he signed tribal-state gaming compacts with six of the states federally recognized Indian tribes, among them, the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians...

North Fork tribe clears what could be last hurdle to its proposed casino in Madera County

K Morrison

September 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, California, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

On Tuesday, in a 170-page decision, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell dismissed a multi-pronged lawsuit challenging the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians' proposed casino in Madera County adjacent to Highway ...

Deal for last Chukchansi casino raid defendant, Vernon King

K Morrison

December 8, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, California, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The former leader of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians has settled his case that stemmed from a dispute at the tribe’s northern California casino. Vernon King is one of the 15 individuals that...

One year and untold millions in lost revenue later, Chukchansi casino remains closed

Lars Jones

October 10, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino closures, California

On October 9, 2014 offices in the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino near Coursegold, California were raided by a rival faction of the tribe that was managing the property. About 500 employees and guests were ...

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino to stay closed through September

Sadonna Price

September 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino closures, California

In California, the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino will have to remain closed after shutting down last October. The casino was going to reopen this month but leadership arguments may remain unresolved and w...

Chukchansi, Tex McDonald sentenced and released

Lars Jones

July 4, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino News, California, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

After spending nine months behind bars, former tribal chairman Tex McDonald has pleaded guilty to a charge of false imprisonment and was released Friday with credit for time served. McDonald was head of a ri...

Top Chukchansi executives laid off

Sam Mitchell

April 13, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino closures, California, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in California has been closed for six months as of April 10, 2015 due to ongoing legal issues. In the most recent news reported by The Fresno Bee, the Picayune Rancheria of the...