The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians said 10,000 people lined up for the opening of the Red Hawk Casino on Wednesday. Traffic was backed up on a major highway leading to the $530 million facility. But customers were pleased with what they found. "I think it's marvelous, absolutely gorgeous," one customer said, noting: "It's a shorter trip than Tahoe or Jackson." The casino is located east of Sacramento, in an area with three other tribal facilities. Get the Story:
Red Hawk Casino draws 10,000 on first day (The Sacramento Bee 12/18)