“ other tribal purposes including administrative offices, a healthcare facility, housing and supporting infrastructure for tribal members.” “We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership of mutual respect and cooperation between our Tribe and the State,” said the tribe. We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership of mutual respect and cooperation” Governor Newsom’s designation of the land will be the Tejon tribe’s first in more than 150 years, per the release. The Golden State also has an attractive market replete with big cities and marvelous attractions. Roughly 5,000 jobs will be created as a result of the agreement.Ĭalifornia has been a hot topic in gaming and sports gambling conversations as of late, mostly due to its enormous size. The resort will occupy 52 acres, according to a Tejon Indian Tribe statement.
“The Tribe committed through an agreement with Kern County to mitigate the impacts of the proposed gaming facility on public services and the surrounding environment,” the governor’s Monday press release said.ģ20 acres will be designated to the Tejon Indian Tribe for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, per the compact. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a tribal-state gaming compact with the Tejon Indian Tribe, approving gambling in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Kern County.