After two decades of negotiations and planning, a groundbreaking plan for a new casino in Madera has finally been approved by the California Gaming Commission. The casino, which will be located on a 305-acre parcel of land near Avenue 17 and Highway 41, is set to be the largest casino in the Central Valley region.
The project, which has been dubbed “Madera Park Casino,” will feature a 400-room hotel, a spa, multiple restaurants, a conference center, and a state-of-the-art gaming floor with over 2,000 slot machines and 100 table games. The casino is expected to create over 1,500 jobs for the local community and generate millions of dollars in revenue for the city of Madera.
The road to approval for the Madera Park Casino has been a long and arduous one. The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians, who are behind the project, have faced numerous legal challenges and opposition from rival gaming tribes and anti-gambling activists. However, after years of legal battles and negotiations with state and local officials, the tribe has finally secured the necessary approvals to move forward with the project.
Tribal Chairman Kathryn Montano expressed her excitement about the groundbreaking, stating that the casino will bring much-needed economic development and job opportunities to the Madera area. “This has been a long time coming, and we are thrilled to finally be breaking ground on this project,” Montano said.
Local officials have also voiced their support for the casino, citing the potential economic benefits for the city of Madera and the surrounding region. Mayor Jose Rodriguez praised the project, saying that it will bring much-needed revenue and jobs to the area. “This is a game-changer for Madera,” Rodriguez said. “The casino will not only create jobs but also help spur additional development and investment in our community.”
Construction on the Madera Park Casino is set to begin in the coming months, with a projected opening date of late 2023. The casino is expected to draw visitors from across the region and beyond, further boosting Madera’s economy and putting the city on the map as a premier gaming destination in Central California.
