California
July 23, 2008
RICHMOND - The Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians hope to build an Indian casino
resort complex at the foot of the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. It would include a
1,100-room hotel, theater, convention center, retail shops, and housing.
Since Harrah’s dropped their financial backing last year, the tribe has been
looking for a new financial partner. This week they announced they will receive
financing from the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians, who own and operate the Cache
Creek Casino. The Rumsey Band will also operate the Point Molate casino. Details
of the agreement have not been disclosed.
The tribe is seeking approval from the U.S. Department of Interior to grant them
the right to build a casino on Navy property that will be first transferred to
Richmond and then to the tribe by end of year. Federal law bars tribes from
gaming on land acquired after 1988, but allows some exemptions. The Guidiville
Band believes they qualify for an exemption due to their ancestral ties to the
land.
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is seeking the same exemption for
building a casino along Richmond Parkway. A federal decision on their petition
will is expected much sooner than for the Guidiville Band.
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