Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino features a 370-seat buffet, Vintage Steakhouse, over 400 hotel rooms and suites, a full service spa and various other amenities.
[2] In June 2000, the Picayune Rancheria Tribe of Chukchansi Indians announced plans of constructing a resort casino close to Yosemite National Park.
[9][10][11][12][13] Goode negotiated with the NIGC and local officials in California, and reached a new deal with Unite Here!
Local 19 on an agreement to guarantee good paying jobs and benefits for about 700 casino employees with annual wage increases.
[14] The Tribe has also named Phil Hogen, former Chairman of the NIGC as Chairman of Chukchansi Tribal Gaming Commission and Joe Smith, former Director of Audits and Finance for NIGC as Commissioner of the Tribe’s Gaming Commission.