abc30.com CHUKCHANSI GOLD RESORT AND CASINO LAYS OFF MOST OF 1,300 EMPLOYEES
Saturday, October 18, 2014 12:00AM
COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KFSN) -- Most of the 1,300 employees at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino have been laid off. Now, only a skeleton crew will remain.
The layoffs are the direct result of a federal shutdown caused by fighting among tribal leaders. More than a week ago, a dispute between two factions resulted in a lockdown at the casino. The federal government and the National Indian Gaming Commission have since stepped in to mediate.
A single-page letter sent out to Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino employees paints a dire situation for staff members. One line in particular: "We cannot anticipate the duration of this closure because the government entities will not tell us how long this closure will remain in effect."
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Sunday, October 19, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Anonymous Comments Are Closed
I am no longer allowing anonymous comments. There is just too much vitriol on both sides. I tried to let it go for a while as I do believe in freedom of speech and freedom of expression. But there are limits and those limits have been crossed multiple times. My hope was people would be able to dialogue and debate without the nonsense.
Obviously, that is just not possible. If you want to jawbone each other do it on your Facebook pages. I am no longer going to tolerate it here.
Obviously, that is just not possible. If you want to jawbone each other do it on your Facebook pages. I am no longer going to tolerate it here.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Chukchansi Casino Closed
From the Modesto Bee:
modbee.com Sheriff: Tribal infighting leads to abrupt Chukchansi casino closure
BY MARC BENJAMIN, RORY APPLETON AND JIM GUY
The Fresno Bee October 10, 2014
COARSEGOLD — Patrons of Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino were abruptly ushered out of the casino in mid-game Thursday night by armed guards, and the casino and hotel were shut down.
The property was closed Friday morning after a chaotic night fueled by a feud between factions of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, which owns the casino. The feud spilled over to the tribe’s biggest asset Thursday night after one side said the other used force to try and retrieve key documents in the battle for tribal leadership.
Friday morning, Madera County sheriff’s spokesman Erica Stuart said someone cut power to the resort for a time Thursday night and employees went home. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office found itself caught between the factions and angry customers. Stuart said about 500 patrons were at Chukchansi when the blackout hit, including 200 hotel guests. The guests could not get into their rooms and could not even get valets to retrieve their cars.
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modbee.com Sheriff: Tribal infighting leads to abrupt Chukchansi casino closure
BY MARC BENJAMIN, RORY APPLETON AND JIM GUY
The Fresno Bee October 10, 2014
COARSEGOLD — Patrons of Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino were abruptly ushered out of the casino in mid-game Thursday night by armed guards, and the casino and hotel were shut down.
The property was closed Friday morning after a chaotic night fueled by a feud between factions of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, which owns the casino. The feud spilled over to the tribe’s biggest asset Thursday night after one side said the other used force to try and retrieve key documents in the battle for tribal leadership.
Friday morning, Madera County sheriff’s spokesman Erica Stuart said someone cut power to the resort for a time Thursday night and employees went home. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office found itself caught between the factions and angry customers. Stuart said about 500 patrons were at Chukchansi when the blackout hit, including 200 hotel guests. The guests could not get into their rooms and could not even get valets to retrieve their cars.
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