Bureau of Indian Affairs confirms Wilton Rancheria casino site in trust

Tuesday, February 21, 2017  

The Wilton Rancheria is moving forward with a long-awaited gaming development in northern California after clearing a big hurdle.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs placed the 36-acre site of the propose casino in trust on February 10, The Sacramento Bee reported. The decision, which was years in the making, came in spite of a lawsuit that sought to delay the acquisition.

The casino will be located in the city of Elk Grove, at the site of an outlet mall under development. A land agreement related to that project has been rescinded and some believe it could affect the tribe's plans.

The tribe must still negotiate a compact with the state in order to offer slot machines, table games and similar Class III games.

Read More on the Story:
Elk Grove casino is far from a done deal, legal experts say (The Sacramento Bee 2/21)

Federal Register Notices:
Final Environmental Impact Statement and a Revised Draft Conformity Determination for the Proposed Wilton Rancheria Fee-to-Trust and Casino Project, Sacramento County, California (December 14, 2016)
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Wilton Rancheria Fee-to-Trust and Casino Project, Sacramento County, California (December 29, 2015)
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Wilton Rancheria Fee-to-Trust and Casino Project, Sacramento County, California (December 4, 2013)

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