We researched their culture they provided us with books and photos of artifacts,' said Joe Baruffaldi, with HBG Design. “For the Tule River Tribe, it was imperative to tell their story. Guests from across the Central Valley will be greeted with replicas of the tribal Painted Rock with Bigfoot pictographs found on reservation lands.
The casino's architecture pays homage to the Tule River Tribe's heritage, featuring a woodland lodge aesthetic, according casino officials. The tribe chose HBG Design, a firm with experience designing other tribal casinos, to oversee the project. this is another step in a new direction.' Today is a day about initial steps,' said Matthew Mingrone, Eagle Mountain Casino general manager. The new casino property has doubled in size from its previous location on the reservation and will employ over 1,000 people. It's about taking care of your people.' Humble beginningsĮagle Mountain Casino opened its doors in June 1996 with a few mobile trailers, a hotdog and hamburger stand, three blackjack tables, and roughly 300 video slots. It allowed us to provide for our elders,' Peyron said. 'When we got into gaming, it allowed us to pay for our children's education. The old casino used 40,000 gallons of water a day, enough for dozens of new homes.ĭuring Tuesday's ceremony, tribal leaders repeatedly said the new casino is a way to provide for the people of Tule River Reservation.
