Recession prompts shakeup at United Auburn casino

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

The downturn in the economy prompted the United Auburn Indian Community of California to fire two top casino executives and place another one on leave, a spokesperson said.

Daily management of the Thunder Valley Casino will be handled by Station Casinos. The company, however, is experiencing some economic woes of its own.

The tribe was planning a $1 billion expansion of the casino but halted work due. A spokesperson said an announcement will be made about the future of the project.

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