California: Relocation of Tule River Eagle Mountain Casino called a “win-win” for Porterville

California: Relocation of Tule River Eagle Mountain Casino called a “win-win” for Porterville

Article brief provided by The Porterville Recorder
  • Esther Avila, The Porterville Recorder
August 4, 2022 10:14 PM
  • Esther Avila, The Porterville Recorder

A “Win-Win, Win-Win” for the Tule River Eagle Mountain Casino, and the city and residents of Porterville, is how Porterville City Manager John Lollis described the relocation of the casino from the mountain to the area of the Porterville Airport, Porterville Sports Park and Porterville Fairgrounds near Highway 65 and Tea Pot Dome Avenue.

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Once it arrives, the new casino will bring The River Steakhouse and the Yokut Coffee House. It will also go from 1,200 current slot machines to 1,750 and from 10 to 20 card tables. In addition, the new casino will have a 2,000 seat concert venue offering two concerts a month – one in English and one in Spanish, a 700 seating capacity for a sit-down dinner, a sports bar, 70 televisions and 24 beers on tap.