Caesars Entertainment to Bring Harrah’s-Branded Tribal Casino to Northern California

April 16, 2018
rom Left to Right: Caesars Senior Director Development Bryant Pettey, BVGA Director Ronald Pina, BV Council Vice Chair Jessalynn Pastran, BV Council Chairwoman Rhonda Morningstar Pope Flores, BV Councilman Jesse Archuleta, BVGA Director Jeremy Bernan, BVGA Chairman Samuel L. Jackson, Caesars Regional President Robert Livingston.

Ground breaking for new $168M development. From Left to Right: Caesars Senior Director Development Bryant Pettey, BVGA Director Ronald Pina, BV Council Vice Chair Jessalynn Pastran, BV Council Chairwoman Rhonda Morningstar Pope Flores, BV Councilman Jesse Archuleta, BVGA Director Jeremy Bernan, BVGA Chairman Samuel L. Jackson, Caesars Regional President Robert Livingston.

Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced it has signed a definitive agreement with the Buena Vista Gaming Authority, an entity of the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California (Buena Vista Tribe) to bring a new 71,000-sf Harrah’s-branded facility to Northern California. Complete with gaming and dining options, this exciting announcement furthers Caesars Entertainment’s plan to expand its brands into new markets.

Caesars Entertainment will provide brand licensing and consulting services for the casino, to be named Harrah’s Northern California Casino, which will be developed, owned and operated by the Buena Vista Gaming Authority near Sacramento, California. The 71,000-sf property is expected to open in 2019, and will include 950 state-of-the-art slots, 20 table games, one full-service restaurant and three fast-casual dining concepts. Once operational, Caesars intends to enter into a management agreement with the Buena Vista Gaming Authority to manage, operate and maintain the property on behalf of the Gaming Authority and the Buena Vista Tribe.

Harrah’s Northern California Casino will be located on the Buena Vista Tribe reservation land in Amador County, approximately 1 mile south of the town of Buena Vista, 5 miles southeast of the city of Ione, 28 miles northeast of the City of Stockton, and 32 miles southeast of the City of Sacramento. The location is complementary to Caesars Entertainment’s existing portfolio and is expected to generate strong visitation and excellent financial returns.

This year the Harrah’s brand celebrates its rich, 80-year history as a preeminent leader in gaming. William F. Harrah opened his first bingo parlor in Reno, Nevada in 1937, followed by his first hotel in the city’s downtown, beginning the classic Harrah’s brand. Harrah’s Las Vegas opened its doors in 1992 and is one of 16 Harrah’s resorts worldwide.

Caesars Entertainment; Buena Vista Tribe

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