The tribe had announced plans 16 years ago that called for construction on what was then a $300 million luxury resort hotel and casino to replace its original gaming facility, which opened in 2002 overlooking the heart of Alexander Valley. The tribe does not yet have a definite timeline, as the project is still under development, according to Dry Creek Rancheria attorney Michelle Lee. Annual payments will not exceed $1.5 million. Under this deal, Dry Creek Rancheria will pay the county $750,000 annually until four years after the resort is built, at which time a 2% annual increase will kick in.
The agreement replaces a 2008 deal between the county and tribe that allowed a larger project, including a hotel with up to 600 rooms and an 88,000-square-foot casino with up to 3,000 gaming devices. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved an agreement paving the way for a tribal casino-resort on the site of the current River Rock Casino near Geyserville.įollowing a meeting on Tuesday, the board voted 4-1 to approve the agreement, reports The Press Democrat, which outlines a project on Dry Creek Rancheria’s Alexander Valley land that would feature a nearly 300-room hotel, a 60,000-square-foot casino with up to 1,500 slot machines - about 300 more than in the existing gaming hall - a wedding chapel and spa, among other amenities.
