The Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in Coarsegold, California. Photo © Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
Members of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in California are being told that they will no longer be receiving a share of gaming revenues. The tribe shares revenues from the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino on a per capita basis. Since the facility has been shut down since October, the money is likely to run out next month, The Fresno Bee reported. “Unfortunately, due to this loss in revenue and as a result of the (casino) closure we anticipate the last per capita payment will be distributed in February," the leaders of one tribal faction said in a letter quoted by the paper. The facility closed when one tribal faction attempted what has been described as a takeover on October 9, 2014. Some 15 people -- including the chairman and the treasurer of this faction -- are facing criminal charges in California court for the incident. The factions continue to dispute each others' legitimacy in a separate case in federal court. Four groups -- including a recent entrant who wants to reduce the membership even further -- have unable to resolve their differences. Get the Story:
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