New Resort And Casino Being Built in Wine Country in California

If you want to see some of the most famous vineyards in the world, then you would be inclined to check out California, but now there will be something else to do while you are out there, gamble.

Plans were announced on Thursday by the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians to build a $300 million resort hotel and casino in the heart of the wine region, Alexander Valley.

River Rock Casino already exists there on the site of the new resort, and the current casino will remain open while while construction of the new resort is completed.

In keeping with the regions theme, the resort will be similar to a Tuscan village and will have a pool and spa, beautiful gardens, luxury suites, restaurants, and 260 rooms. They hope to employ up to 2,000 workers.

Many residents of the area who take pride in the beauty of the valley are concerned the resort will be an eyesore in an otherwise majestic region.

Harvey Hopkins, chairman of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, disagrees with that assessment, saying, "We are building better lives for our families and for the community, both tribal and non tribal."

June 29, 2007
Posted By Terry Goodwin
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