California Tribes Extend Casino Deals with State Through 2025
Published Date: 2/20/2025
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Summary
Three California tribes—the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, Cher-Ae-Heights Indian Community, and Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians—have extended their gaming agreements with the state through December 31, 2025. This means their casinos can keep operating under the same rules without any changes. The extension started on February 20, 2025, keeping the gaming fun rolling smoothly for now.
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Three California Tribal Casinos Continue Operating
The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, Cher-Ae-Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, and the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians extended their Class III gaming compacts with the State of California. The extension took effect on February 20, 2025 and moves the compacts' expiration date to December 31, 2025, so their casinos can continue operating under the same compact terms until that date.
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