

The tribe brought in new casino leadership to revamp operations and reopen the casino. Ultimately 15 people were charged in the takeover, including active-duty police officers. The casino was closed on the following day. On October 9, 2014, a confrontation occurred when a group of armed police officers and rival factions entered the casino in an attempt to take over control, handcuffing and detaining officers and employees reporting to the existing leadership.

In 2006, the casino bought the naming rights to Chukchansi Park in Fresno. The casino opened on June 25, 2003, while the resort opened on August 22, 2003. The forecast cost of the project was $150 million. On October 29, 2002, groundbreaking for the Chuckchansi Gold Resort and Casino began. In March 2002, the resort casino was approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Construction was slated to begin in August 2000, but problems delayed groundbreaking. In June 2000, the Picayune Rancheria Tribe of Chukchansi Indians announced plans of constructing a resort casino close to Yosemite National Park. Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino features a 370-seat buffet, Vintage Steakhouse, over 400 hotel rooms and suites, a full service spa and various other amenities. The 56,000-square-foot (5,200 m 2) casino has 1,800 slot machines, and 43 table games. It is owned and operated by the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. Private parking is possible on site for free.Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is a Native American casino located just off of State Route 41 in Coarsegold, California, between Fresno and Yosemite National Park. Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free. Finally, The Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino houses a 24-hour business center featuring a photocopier and a work desk. Guests can work out in a fitness center during their stay. Leisure & BusinessĪ casino and an outdoor pool can be booked at this Coarsegold accommodation at an extra charge. Enjoy your stay in the lively poolside bar onsite. Vintage Steak and Seafood Restaurant restaurant serves Italian dishes prepared using freshest ingredients. Eat & Drinkīreakfast is served in the restaurant. Some units offer luxurious views of the mountain. Bathrooms include a spa bathtub together with comforts such as hairdryers and slippers. Some comfortable rooms feature private bathrooms. Some units at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino are fitted with individual climate control and an iron, and such self-catering options as coffee/tea making facilities. The hotel also lies next door to parks and hills. The property is off Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians and is within a 30-minute drive of Mariposa. The 3-star hotel is adorned by restaurants, cafés and casinos in a popular area of Coarsegold.
