Department of the Interior, and the Station Casinos management deal requires a sign-off from the National Indian Gaming Commission. The North Fork compact with California still needs approval from the U.S.

Station Casinos also has deal with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to move forward with the planned $350 million project near a major state highway and the city of Madera, about 25 miles north of Fresno. Station Casinos has been working with the Graton tribe since 2003 on the development. “We are anxiously awaiting opening our doors to the public.” “Together with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, we are thrilled to have created 2,000 local jobs as well as create a world-class entertainment destination for the Bay Area residents to enjoy,” said Graton General Manager Joe Hasson. Other entertainment amenities include an 8,700 square foot events center that can seat 600 for concerts and other large events. The property will also have a 500-seat food court called Marketplace with nine offerings. Graton’s more than one dozen restaurants include offerings from noted award-winning chefs Martin Yan, Doug Keane and 11 time-world pizza champion Tony Gemignani. The property’s casino will have 144 table games and 3,000 slot machines. The Graton Resort is owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. The resort will be the largest Indian gaming destination in the Bay Area.

The 320,000-square-foot property is located off U.S. The casino operator on Thursday announced the opening plans for the Graton Resort & Casino. (Courtesy/Station Casinos)Īn $800 million Indian casino project, located roughly 45 minutes north of San Francisco and being built and managed by Station Casinos, will open Nov. The Graton Resort's casino, owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, will have 144 table games and 3,000 slot machines.

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