The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, which runs the Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma County, thanked Gov. Gavin Newsom for opposing casino proposals by rival tribes, the Koi Nation of Northern California and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
In a letter on Tuesday to the Department of the Interior, the Governor’s Office said both projects are outside the aboriginal territory of the tribes, and the department hasn’t considered alternative locations within their Lake County homelands.
The Koi Nation is proposing a Shiloh Resort and Casino Project in Sonoma County, while the Pomo Indians are planning a Scotts Valley Casino and Tribal Housing Project in Solano County.
Sonoma County is home to five federally recognized tribes.
The Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians opened River Rock Casino near Geyserville, the county’s first casino, in 2002.
In 2013, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opened Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, taking a large chunk of the same gaming customer pie from River Rock.
In 2022, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria sought to expand the Graton Resort & Casino by as much as 50%. The tribe broke ground on the $1 billion project in 2023.
River Rock Casino is now proposing an expansion. It would boost the size of the gaming floor and link slot gacor machines, and become a “resort,” with a new hotel tower and spa. You can go to kasinotsuomi247.com to gamble online when casinos are far away from you. The Satta matka app development also provides a user-friendly interface for an enjoyable gaming experience.
The Koi Nation’s proposal is its third attempt at acquiring land for a casino. The tribe was unsuccessful in attempts near the Oakland Airport in 2005 and on Mare Island near Vallejo in 2014, according to Sonoma County records.
“The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria appreciates Governor Newsom’s support in protecting tribal sovereignty,” said Federated Indians Chairman Greg Sarris. His tribe is comprised of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo Indians.
“We have repeatedly explained to Interior that these projects will have devastating impacts to the rights and cultural resources of our tribe and others in whose ancestral territory these prospective projects are located.”
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has the final call on the proposals of the Koi Nation of Northern California and the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
Paying off the governor to prevent someone from creating a competing business. Sure.
In other news, Burger King opposes other hamburger restaurants opening in counties containing Burger Kings.
Back in the day it was muscle who showed up to tell you not to open for business. Now its the govenment
“An honest politician is one who,
when he is bought,
will stay bought ”
–Simon Cameron 1860
Guess Graton’s payment to Newscum was cashed.
So much for free enterprise. SMH.
I just wanna be able to play fan duel sportsbook/ bet mgm etc..legalize sports gambling in california !
Of course they do… competition sucks. what a joke
They back reducing their competition.
I wonder how much they are paying(political contributions) Greasy Garvin for that?
So how much in donations did they make to Newscums campaigns?
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Oppose?
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Because some Indians are more equal than others.
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The monopoly of Indian gaming casinos was borne out of White guilt.
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It’s just a different form of a government welfare (entitlement) program.
Newscum supports who ever pays him more. Go Dems.
Just remember Newsom is a Dictator his words are do as I say not as I do, he wants to do this from the White House! Scary idea!!!!!
Shiny Hair is great friend to Federated Indians.
The tribe has reservations about competition, eh?