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New Rooms, Two New Pools, and Other Major Upgrades Coming to THE HOTEL at Black Oak Casino Resort for Summer 2025

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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TUOLUMNE, Calif., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a sustained effort to provide families in Tuolumne County and beyond with a vacation destination that offers memorable entertainment options to guests of all ages, Black Oak Casino Resort is pleased to announce the details of a major renovation and expansion project at THE HOTEL. On track for a summer 2025 completion date, this substantial update includes the addition of 48 brand-new suites, a complete overhaul of the existing 148 rooms, an updated hotel exterior, and the construction of two all-new aquatic facilities.

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  • Black Oak Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians who are dedicated to creating a wholesome, family experience for the Tuolumne community.
  • Steelman Partners, a renowned architectural firm based out of Las Vegas, has designed the new look for THE HOTEL.
  • "This expansion and renovation reflects our desire to provide Black Oak Casino Resort guests with the ultimate luxury experience in the Sierra Nevada."
  • "Steelman Partners is thrilled to embark on the design journey to expand and revitalize the Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne," said Paul Steelman, CEO of Steelman Partners.

Boyd Gaming, Wilton Rancheria To Commence Construction On Casino Project In Elk Grove, California

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Located 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento, the property will be the closest casino to both Sacramento and the south Bay area upon opening.

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  • Located 15 miles south of downtown Sacramento, the property will be the closest casino to both Sacramento and the south Bay area upon opening.
  • Developed and managed by Boyd Gaming on behalf of the Wilton Tribe, the casino is scheduled to open to the public in the second half of 2022.
  • "Today we celebrate the hard-fought determination of generations of Tribal members to create a future of dignity and self-sufficiency for Wilton Rancheria," said Wilton Tribal Chair Jesus Tarango.
  • "Next week's groundbreaking will be a key milestone in Wilton Rancheria's and Boyd Gaming's shared commitment to creating an exceptional gaming experience in northern California," said Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming.

$15 Million Donation from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Establishes Graton Scholars Endowment at UCLA School of Law's Native Nations Law and Policy Center

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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The Graton Scholars Endowment at UCLA School of Law's Native Nations Law and Policy Center (NNLPC) will support five full-tuition scholarships for each of the law school's three classes 15 scholarships altogether.

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  • The Graton Scholars Endowment at UCLA School of Law's Native Nations Law and Policy Center (NNLPC) will support five full-tuition scholarships for each of the law school's three classes 15 scholarships altogether.
  • Jennifer L. Mnookin, UCLA Law's Dean and Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Professor of Law, said, "We at UCLA Law are immensely proud of our national leadership in Indian law.
  • Legislation restoring federal recognition to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria was signed into law in December 2000.
  • Its faculty are among the most influential scholars in business law, constitutional law, critical race studies, environmental law, Indian law, evidence, immigration law, public interest law, tax law and other fields.

Ione Band of Miwok Indians Restores Homeland with Federal Acquisition of Land in Trust in Amador County

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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PLYMOUTH, Calif., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ione Band of Miwok Indians today announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), has acquired over 220 acres of land into federal trust for the Tribe in Amador County.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Calif., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ione Band of Miwok Indians today announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), has acquired over 220 acres of land into federal trust for the Tribe in Amador County.
  • We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with Amador County and the local community."
  • The acreage is located in Plymouth, CA, adjacent to State Highway 49, and is on the ancestral land of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians.
  • The Ione Band of Miwok Indiansis a federally recognized Indian tribe of Miwok people, comprised of over 750 members in Amador County, CA.

MGM Resorts-GVC Joint Venture Partner With United Auburn Indian Community On Sports Betting

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Monday, October 8, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM GVC Interactive LLC, the joint venture owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings PLC (LSE: GVC), has partnered with the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) in a first-of-its-kind partnership for the joint venture in both California and with the Indian Community.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM GVC Interactive LLC, the joint venture owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings PLC (LSE: GVC), has partnered with the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) in a first-of-its-kind partnership for the joint venture in both California and with the Indian Community.
  • "We are excited to have a partner the caliber of UAIC as our first partner for MGM-GVC in Indian Country," said MGM President of Interactive Gaming, Scott Butera.
  • The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 28 unique hotel offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry.
  • The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) is a federally recognized Indian tribe, comprised of both Miwok and Maidu Indians.