The Karuk Tribe has begun preliminary work on the Rain Rock Casino in Yreka, California. Photo from Karuk Tribe
The Karuk Tribe of California is breaking ground on its long-awaited casino next Friday. The 36,000 square-foot Rain Rock Casino in Yreka will have space for 500 gaming machines, eight table games, a 100-seat restaurant and on-site parking. It's expected to open in May 2017. A second phase is in the works and will include a hotel and more gaming space. The tribe hasn't said when that might happen. Get the Story:
Karuk casino groundbreaking set for July 29 (The Siskiyou Daily News 7/22) National Indian Gaming Commission Indian Lands Determinations:
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